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Ellesmere Port goes electric with vans at the forefrontElectric vans will take a central role at the newly revamped Ellesmere Port factory in Cheshire, with the plant to be dedicated solely to electric vehicles. The plant is the Stellantis...
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Toyota Hilux hydrogen FCEV – the zero-emission truck that doesn’t need plugging inA Toyota Hilux hydrogen pickup truck has taken a notable step towards reality with the completion of the first prototype vehicle. Toyota has created the working vehicle within a remarkably short...
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VW California Concept: plug-in hybrid campervan reveals twin sliding doors, innovative kitchenVolkswagen is calling this a concept, but you can be fairly certain that this is almost exactly what the next-generation VW California will look like when it goes in sale...
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Mercedes Marco Polo campervan upgraded for 2023 plus Vito and V-Class detailsIf you’re looking for versatility in a model range, the Mercedes-Benz ‘V’ family of mid-sized vans offers more than most – and the brand’s just updated them for 2024 and...
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More kit but the same cash for 2023 Renault van rangeCore models in the Renault van range are now available with more equipment as part of a 2023 rejig to the brand’s offering. The brand has upgraded the standard kit on...
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Maxus launches 5, 6, 7, 8 campaign for T90 EV pickupMaxus has announced a promotional campaign to encourage buyers into its electric pickup truck, the T90 EV. The promotion is called the ‘5, 6, 7, 8 Campaign’ and the headline incentive...
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Poets - you could win a Mercedes Sprinter or eVitoHow do you while away your time behind the wheel of your van? Those who spend their time musing on the world around them could put their talents to good...
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Van scrappage schemes 2023 – all you need to knowThe London Mayor Sadiq Khan has expanded the ULEZ scrappage scheme that is offering buyers in the city the chance to get cash for getting rid of their old vans. The...
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The expedition-ready Isuzu D-Max you can live inIt’s now possible to get an Isuzu D-Max pickup truck with everything including the kitchen sink. The D-Max ‘Expedition Edition’ is fitted with a wide range of camping accessories including a...
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Ford Transit gets major digital upgrades for 2024The Ford Transit is set to get a notable set of upgrades for its 2024 model year change, with new digital technology, upgraded axles and a new automatic gearbox all...
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Tesla Cybertruck - much delayed electric truck finally starts productionOne of the most widely talked about electric pickups could finally be making its way to customers as Tesla has announced that it has made the first production version of...
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Mercedes-Benz Vito Premium Night Edition launchedThe Mercedes-Benz Vito range has been enhanced with the addition of a new range-topping limited edition version – the Premium Night Edition. It comes as Mercedes adds air conditioning across...
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Iveco eDaily sets new towing world record for an EVIveco has set a new towing record for an EV, with the eDaily electric van having successfully hauled more than 153 tonnes. The electric Iveco eDaily was almost entirely standard, with...
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The coolest vans at the 2023 Volkswagen Bus FestivalFew commercial vehicles are as iconic as the Volkswagen Bus. From the 1950s T1 ‘Splittie’ to the very latest T6.1 Transporters and Californias, the ‘Bulli’ is irrevocably linked with everything...
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New Toyota Relax 10-year warranty covers new and used vans and pickupsToyota has launched a new type of warranty for its vans and pickups (and cars). Called Toyota Relax, at first glance it seems like a backward step from the five-year...
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Ford’s 1,400hp all-electric SuperVan - the ultimate Transit CustomThe most extreme interpretation of the electric van has been updated as the Ford Pro Electric SuperVan 4.2 has been revised to take on the 2023 Pikes Peak hill climb. The...
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Iveco Daily 4x4 Tigrotto - the go-anywhere 1950's style off-roaderThe van world is normally a bit too sensible to indulge in retro-styled all-out off-roading special editions, which makes it all the greater when they come along. The Iveco Daily...
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LEVC gives first insight into pure-electric vanVan maker LEVC has shown off the new platform that will provide the basis for its next range of vehicles as it looks set to go pure electric. The company is...
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New Ford Tourneo Courier unveiled with both petrol and pure-electric powerThis is the new Ford Tourneo Courier. It’s a five-seat MPV designed to rival the likes of the Peugeot Rifter and Citroen Berlingo – and like its closest competitors, you’ll...
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Ford E-Transit hydrogen trials to beginFord has announced the start of a three-year, multi-vehicle trial for a hydrogen-powered E-Transit van. The project is looking to establish whether the fuel-cell technology is appropriate for the large van,...
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