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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...
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  Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian+ adds value
  Admit it – the L200 is the Mitsubishi you were most worried about when it was announced the diamond-studded brand was going to stop offering new models in the UK....
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  Toyota Land Cruiser Commercial gains more power, efficiency, tech for 2020
  Toyota has given its Land Cruiser range, including the Commercial variant, an update for 2020. The latest model now features an up-to-date infotainment system on most trim levels, as well...
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  Ford Transit Custom Nugget campervan - UK pricing, plus new LWB model with on-board toilet
  Ford finally launched its own Nugget campervan into the UK at the Motorhome and Caravan Show 2019. Based on the Transit Custom medium van, the Nugget is a direct rival...
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  Fiat Talento Onyx: limited edition crew van with style
  For roadies rather than road maintenance, or providing logistics and crew for events or exhibitions, the Talento Onyx is Fiat Professional’s latest special edition with a generous bundle of options...
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  Sporty MS-RT vans now available from all Ford Transit Centres
  The MS-RT range of customised Ford Transit Customs and Ford Transit Connects sport vans are now available to buy direct from any Ford Transit Centre, rather than a select number...
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  Pay-as-you-Fiat Doblo
  Small business users take note: Fiat is now offering pay-as-you-go finance on its Doblo van. The offer is aimed at customers unwilling to commit to a full-contract leasing deal because of...
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  Mercedes-Benz eSprinter electric van pricing – cheaper than you might think
  UPDATE: we have noe driven this large electric van – read our full Mercedes eSprinter review. Well, here’s a turn up: the new Mercedes-Benz eSprinter enters the market as the least...
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  Renault adds new models to Master ZE electric van range, increases payload
  Renault has given its Master ZE large electric van an update for 2020, adding 3.5-tonne versions to increase the payload ratings and extending the range of available models – there’s...
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  Mercedes eVito pricing and specification – official info on new electric van at last
  It’s arrived a year later than initially expected, but we now finally have official pricing and specification details for the Mercedes eVito electric van. What’s more, we’ve driven it in...
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  Citroen e-Dispatch electric van: 211-mile range, 1,262kg payload, pricing from £25k
  UPDATE: read our Citroen e-Dispatch review for full details of this new electric van, including driving impressions, practicality and more.   Citroen has announced full pricing details for its new e-Dispatch electric...
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  Peugeot e-Expert: long-range, high payload electric van priced from £25k
  UPDATE: read our full Peugeot e-Expert electric van review to find out more about whether this Parkers Award-winning van is right for your business. The Peugeot e-Expert electric van will cost...