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Toyota Hilux hydrogen prototype – off roading in Toyota’s truck of the futureThe plight of hydrogen-powered vehicles hasn’t been an easy one in the UK in recent years, but there could be a saviour from the world of pickup trucks. Champions of the...
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All-new Renault Master - large van goes on sale with sub-£40k electric versionPricing for the 2024 Renault Master has been confirmed, with the large van starting at £33,500 for the diesel and less than £40,000 for the electric E-Tech once the plug-in...
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Ford Pro to help van buyers get set up with home chargingFord Pro is aiming to help small businesses get set up with charging points at employees’ homes in a big to make the switch to electric vans easier. The company has...
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Renault pivots from self-driving cars to making autonomous minibusesRenault has announced that it will look to move its self-driving technology away from passenger cars and into public transport where there is a greater need. The French car and van...
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Companies being forced to buy electric vans, and what it could mean for youCompanies looking to put in a big order of vans might well have to order a proportion of electric vans as part of the deal as manufacturers look to hit...
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All-new Nissan Interstar: diesel model on sale ahead of electric's summer launchThe diesel version of the all-new Nissan Interstar is available to pre-order with the electric van version set to follow later in the year. The latter will offer one of...
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The new Volkswagen California Camper: bigger, techier and now with hybrid enginesVolkswagen’s luxury campervan just got even comfier, with more space, more tech and a left-hand sliding door to appease us Brits. Now based on the brand’s MQB platform, the...
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Ineos Grenadier goes two-seater and becomes a proper commercial vehicleThe Ineos Grenadier is now available as a proper commercial 4x4, with all the customised vehicle now eligible for VAT exemption and lower company van tax. The Ineos Grenadier had previously...
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2024 MAN TGE facelift - new tech and revamped cabinThe MAN TGE gets a raft of new technology and safety upgrades as part of its 2024 facelift. The large van will also come with a new Next Level Edition...
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Maxus eDeliver 5 latest small-medium van launched at CV ShowMaxus is continuing with its goal to offer an electric van in every possible size and segment with the launch of the Maxus eDeliver 5 at the 2024 CV Show. The...
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Steel Edition latest special version to join Isuzu D-Max rangeThe Isuzu D-Max V-Cross Steel Edition is the latest version to join the pickup truck’s range, and it has been revealed at the 2024 CV Show. Isuzu has confirmed that the...
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What were the CV Show highlights in 2024? All the news from Ford, Renault, Maxus and moreThe 2024 CV Show brought together some of the biggest manufacturers in the UK van industry, with big news and debuts from the likes of Ford and Renault. The UK’s...
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Ford E-Transit gets big battery to boost range to 249 milesThe Ford E-Transit will boost its maximum range to 249 miles with the electric van getting a new 89kWh battery. Ford has revealed the new version at the 2024 CV Show,...
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Volkswagen ID.Buzz gets ‘platinum’ Euro NCAP rating but van manufacturers urged to do more to improve safetyThe Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo is one of the safest vans ever tested by Euro NCAP, gaining a ‘platinum’ rating by the organisation. The funky ID.Buzz Cargo is one of eight compact...
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EV pickup market has ‘very strong setbacks’ as Volkswagen delays electrified AmarokVolkswagen won’t introduce an electric version of its new Amarok pickup until the market is ready, and says that the segment is one of the slowest to embrace electrification. The second-generation...
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Electric Isuzu D-Max to appear at Bangkok showThe Isuzu D-Max is set to join the ranks of electric pickups, with a prototype version of the battery-powered truck going on display at the Bangkok motor show. Isuzu says that...
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Stellantis facelifts all of its vans across four brandsThe updated Stellantis vans are all now on sale, with all three of the four brands’ vehicles having been updated. Citroen, Fiat, Peugeot and Vauxhall have all updated their small, medium...
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Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster Chassis Cab - the one you can make your ownThe third version of the Ineos Grenadier has joined the range – the Quartermaster chassis cab. This follows on from the Quartermaster pickup truck and the CV version of the...
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Stellantis’ Luton factory to start making electric vans in 2025Stellantis has announced that its Luton production plant will start producing medium-size electric vans next year as it expands its electrification plans in Britain. Luton will continue to produce diesel versions of...
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Government U-turns on plans to massively hike double-cab pickup taxThe government has performed a humiliating U-turn on its plans to massively hike company car tax contributions on double-cab pickups. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) tax guidance announced on 12 February...
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