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  Euro NCAP names best and worst vans for safety
  Crash safety organisation Euro NCAP has begun a campaign to improve van safety, and has already tested the active safety equipment of 19 of the most popular van models. Of these,...
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  Vauxhall Combo 4x4 review - the little van that could
  This Vauxhall Combo 4x4 is something of a niche machine, but we’re still pleased to not only see that it exists but also to have been able to try it...
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  VW Crafter parcel delivery van conversion available to order from dealers now
  Volkswagen has added a Crafter delivery van conversion to its portfolio. Created in partnership with Bri-Stor Systems, the new model – which has been specially adapted for use by couriers...
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  New 2020 Toyota Hilux: price, tech details of new 204hp pickup
  UPDATE: We have now driven the new 2.8-litre Toyota Hilux facelift on and off the road – read all about it in our full Toyota Hilux review. Toyota has revealed full...
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  New small electric vans from Citroen, Peugeot and Vauxhall
  Groupe PSA, parent company of Citroen, Peugeot and Vauxhall, has announced the first official technical details of its new small electric vans, which will go on sale in 2021. The vans...
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  Fiat Talento now available with DCT automatic gearbox
  Fiat has added a DCT automatic gearbox option to the Talento van, which should now mean it will appeal to an even broader range of customers. The Fiat Talento already...
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  Mercedes upgrades eVito electric van with new standard kit
  The Mercedes-Benz eVito electric van has only been on sale in the UK since early 2020, and already Mercedes is making some changes. This partly reflects updates to the regular...
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  The ultimate ice cream van? Try an £85k Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
  The COVID-19 pandemic has made 2020 a tough year for everyone. But it’s also shown the importance of adaptability – a challenge it seems some of the nation’s ice cream...
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  Ford Ranger chassis cab ready for conversions in 2021
  It seems crazy – but until now there has never been a chassis cab version of the Ford Ranger pickup. The current model was launched in 2011, and finally, in...
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  Secret Porsche Renndienst van revealed – and it’s electric
  Porsche is famous for building sportscars, but as this previously unseen van concept reveals, it does sometimes experiment with the idea of creating something even more practical than its popular...
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  Volkswagen Caddy Cargo – new name, pricing and full spec for VW’s smallest van
  UPDATE: we have now driven this new van – read our full VW Caddy Cargo review. The all-new VW Caddy van will be called the Volkswagen Caddy Cargo when it goes...
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  Can I get my van MOT during the second COVID-19 lockdown?
  A new, month-long national COVID-19 coronavirus lockdown in England is set to come into force on Thursday 5 November 2020. But at this stage there is no indication that the...
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  Mercedes-Benz launches new online van showroom
  Just in time for the COVID-19 coronavirus Lockdown Part Two, Mercedes-Benz Vans has launched an online showroom. The new website allows you to search and browse dealer stock right across the...
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  Ford Transit Connect upgraded to 1.0-tonne payload
  Ford has upgraded its Transit Connect small van to carry more payload. This is a direct response to customer demand and helps close the gap to the PSA Group’s cluster...
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  VW California Beach brings lower pricing for factory-built camper
  Volkswagen is adding a pair of lower-cost Beach models to its California 6.1 campervan range. Lower-cost in this instance is relative – they still cost a minimum of £52,062 –...
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  Ford Transit Custom Active review - SUV-looks for lifestyle buyers
  The Ford Transit Custom is already the bestselling van in the UK – now Ford is chasing new niches as it launches the 2020 Active and Trail specifications, targeting even...
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  Ford Transit Custom Trail review - bold new looks, extra grip, tested
  The Ford Transit Custom arguably already has the widest range of appeal in the medium van sector, with everything from basic models to super-sporty lifestyle versions and a plug-in hybrid....
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  Toughest Transit ever – new 5.0-tonne variant for top Ford van
  The Ford Transit has a new flagship model with a 5.0-tonne (5,000kg) gross vehicle mass rating, hailed by the Blue Oval as its toughest Transit ever. The new 5.0-tonne Transit...
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  2020 Nissan Navara AT32: refreshed off-road raider now available
  Nissan is now taking orders for the revised Navara Off-Roader AT32 – the popular pickup truck’s most off-road capable variant – which boasts a raft of upgrades. Developed with Icelandic firm...
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  LEVC VN5: pricing, payload and driving range details for new taxi-based electric van
  UPDATE: We have now driven the LEVC VN5 electric van – see our full review! The London Electric Vehicle Company has released technical specifications for its LEVC VN5 electric van, plus...