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  Production-ready WEVC eCV1 electric van set for 2026 launch
  The WEVC eCV1 large electric van is ready to go into production, although the finished article won’t head to customers until 2026 at the earliest. WEVC (Watt Electric Vehicle Company) first...
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  The 2024 facelifted Volkswagen Crafter - pricing, spec and on-sale date
  The updated Volkswagen Crafter is now on sale, with the large van available to order ahead of first deliveries in August 2024. Volkswagen has confirmed pricing for its flagship van, which...
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  2024 Renault Kangoo: enhanced features, lower prices
  Renault has revamped the Kangoo van for the 2024 model year, adding a host of new standard features and safety enhancements. The Renault Kangoo range now starts at £20,250 (not...
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  Nissan Townstar Crew Van - five-seat small van on sale in the UK
  The Nissan Townstar Crew Van brings a clever folding second row of seats to provide a choice between space for five or a roomy small van. The Townstar Crew Van is...
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  Toyota Hilux hydrogen prototype – off roading in Toyota’s truck of the future
  The 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 version
  Pricing 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 charging
  Ford 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 minibuses
  Renault 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 you
  Companies 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 launch
  The 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 engines
  Volkswagen’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 vehicle
  The 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 cabin
  The 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 Show
  Maxus 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 range
  The 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 more
  The 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 miles
  The 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 safety
  The 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 Amarok
  Volkswagen 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 show
  The 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...