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  SsangYong Musso pickup now tows 3.5-tonnes
  SsangYong has announced that its budget-priced Musso pickup is now homologated to tow 3,5-tonnes. This 3,500kg towing rating means the Musso now matches the very best in the pickup truck...
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  Ford F-150 Raptor high-performance pickup on sale in the UK for £78k
  The 450hp Ford F-150 Raptor is not usually easily available outside of North America, but UK buyers looking for the ultimate in pickup performance will be pleased to learn that...
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  Toyota Hilux Little and Large: watch full-size pickup take on r/c cars in new videos
  Well, this is silly – but endearing. Toyota has released a short series of short ‘Little and Large’ YouTube films, pitting its latest Hilux pickup against the Tamiya Hilux Bruiser...
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  Police warn of Transit van break ins
  Transit van drivers are being warned by Police to be extra vigilant after a number of reported break-ins where thieves have gained entry to the vehicle without any sign of...
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  All aboard the Poland express: Parkers Vans’ new long-term Volkswagen Crafter
  Interested in the all-new Volkswagen Crafter? Then good news – Parkers Vans is getting one of the first in the country, and will be running it as a long-term test...
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  Britain’s fastest pickup truck goes under the hammer
  Tradesmen and women who often find themselves pushed for time may want to take note, as Britain’s fastest pickup truck goes under the hammer in April. How fast is it? We often...
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  How the 2017 Budget affects van and pickup tax
  UPDATE: taxation figures for 2017/2018 confirmed – full details below Now the dust has settled on the 2017 Budget, announced on Wednesday 8 March, we’ve been looking at what it means...
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  Fiat Fullback Cross target lifestyle pickup market
  Answering any concerns you might have about the regular Fiat Fullback not quite looking ‘lifestyle’ enough, the Italian marque has announced a new Cross version at the 2017 Geneva motor...
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  The Ford Fiesta Van is dead! Long live the Transit Courier...
  If you’ve been thinking about buying a Fiesta Van, time to stop twiddling those thumbs, as Ford’s smallest commercial vehicle will soon be discontinued. Production will cease in April 2017 in...
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  New longer Citroen Berlingo and Peugeot Partner L2 electric vans on sale now
  Like many van makers, PSA Peugeot–Citroen has already poked a toe into the uncertain bathwater of electric vehicles – you can already buy a short-bodylength (L1) Citroen Berlingo Electric and...
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  Updated Isuzu D-Max: pricing, specifications and pictures
  UPDATE: we have now driven the new 2017 Isuzu D-Max – to read our first review of this latest model click here! Isuzu has at last announced the pricing and trim level details...
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  Hilux provides safe passage for Tiggywinkles wildlife
  Head- and legroom are important aspects of our vehicle reviews, but rarely do we have to consider the comfort of wildlife in the back of a pickup. But the Toyota Hilux...
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  January 2017 van sales: strong start to the year for Ford
  Sales of vans and other light commercial vehicles (LCVs) are off to what the Society of Motor Traders and Manufacturers has described as a ‘steady start’ in 2017. The figures...
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  Mercedes launches reservation service for X-Class pickup
  Mercedes-Benz Vans has announced a ‘reservation service’ for its forthcoming X-Class luxury pickup truck – before anyone has even seen the production version. Following what’s described as ‘phenomenal early demand’ after...
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  Iveco seeking ‘payload bonus’ for alternative fuel vans
  Iveco has revealed it’s been lobbying the government for a ‘payload bonus’ that would make vans powered by alternative fuels more attractive to buyers. The plan would see the legal gross...
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  VW announces 2017 Crafter prices and spec
  Volkswagen has announced the pricing and specification details for its all-new Crafter large van. Entry-level Startline specification costs from £23,920 basic, with the better-equipped Trendline priced from £25,270 basic, and top-spec Highline...
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  New van tyres from Firestone and Vredestein
  Tyre makers Firestone and Vredestein have both announced updated versions of tyres that are aimed at the van and light truck market. Vredestein has replaced its existing Comtrac tyre with the...
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  Renault announces Master ZE electric large van
  Renault has confirmed recent rumours and announced that it is to build and sell an electric version of its largest van, the Master. The new model – which comes in...
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  Lease a SsangYong Musso pickup from £194 a month
  SsangYong has announced a cheap business contract hire offer for its Musso pickup truck. The scheme is available via Lex Autolease, and means businesses can lease a Musso from as...
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  Vauxhall Vivaro most popular van for small businesses
  While the 22,791 Vauxhall Vivaros sold in 2016 is some way off the 49,744 rival Transit Customs sold by Ford in the same period, Vauxhall still has reason to celebrate...