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Renault EZ-Pro concept at IAA Commercial Vehicles show 2018Renault has been at the gin again – meet the EZ-Pro concept, a futuristic solution for urban deliveries that combines autonomous technology with a human touch, on show for the... -
New engines for 2019 Ford Transit Custom – including 185hp range-topper and unique diesel hybridFord has announced an engine update for the Ford Transit Custom at the 2018 IAA Commercial Vehicles show, which brings more power, hybrid drivetrains and other improvements aimed at delivering... -
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VW Transporter rental van sets new Nurburgring record [video]That joke about rental vans always being the fastest things on the road? Maybe not such a joke after all – as a VW Transporter supplied by Northgate Vehicle Hire... -
Nissan Navara Off-Roader AT32 review – the most extreme Navara yetThe Nissan Navara Off-Roader AT32 is an Arctic Trucks conversion of the Navara double-cab pickup, which you can now order from any Nissan dealership. It’s the most extreme version of the... -
Mercedes Vision Urbanetic concept – a self-driving electric urban delivery van of the futureIn today’s world where technology has a tendency to make significant strides every week let alone every year, trying to predict what urban transport solutions might look like in two... -
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Gross vehicle weight increased for electric vansHolders of a standard Category B car licence are able to drive electric vans weighing up to 4.25 tonnes, more than the usual 3.5 tonnes that applies to conventionally powered... -
Revised LDV EV80 to be shown at IAA show in HannoverChinese company SAIC has revealed the latest version of its EV80 electric van, which is sold in the UK under the LDV brand and the Maxus label in Europe. The battery... -
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Mitsubishi L200 facelift spy shots – first images of fresh look for 2019Looks like a significant update for the Mitsubishi L200 pickup truck is on the way, as our spy photographers have caught a small convoy of heavily disguised prototypes testing on... -
VW e-Crafter review – Volkswagen's large electric van drivenLarge electric vans are set to be the next area growth for commercial vehicle manufacturers, with this production-ready Volkswagen e-Crafter following hot on the heels of the prototype Mercedes-Benz eSprinter... -
Campervan show stars - highlights from 2018 Caravan Salon DusseldorfWe’ve been to visit the 2018 Dusseldorf Caravan Salon – an enormous show dedicated to campervans and caravans. Below is a gallery of many of the highlights from this year’s event,... -
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‘Hey Mercedes, I want to relax’ – new Connected Home concept for campervans at the Dusseldorf Caravan Salon 2018Mercedes has taken the 2018 Dusseldorf Caravan Salon as an opportunity to show off its latest development of the ‘Hey Mercedes’ principle we’ve recently been testing in the latest Sprinter,... -
Mercedes-Benz Concept Sprinter F-Cell campervan at 2018 Dusseldorf Caravan Salon – hydrogen holidays are coming!Mercedes-Benz is showing a hydrogen fuel-cell powered campervan called Concept Sprinter F-Cell at the 2018 Caravan Salon in Dusseldorf Based on the latest Mercedes Sprinter, the German firm claims the F-Cell... -
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VW calls for more van makers to fit autonomous emergency braking (AEB) as standardIn June 2017, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles became the first van maker to fit autonomous emergency braking (AEB) technology as standard across its entire van range in the UK, and at... -
Isuzu D-Max Utah Luxe special edition – full spec details and priceIt’s a tough contest, but we reckon the current special edition pickup champ has got to be Isuzu – especially as it’s just launched yet another limited edition version of... -
Mercedes X-Class V6 pricing, specification and on-sale info announcedMercedes has confirmed the UK pricing of its X-Class V6 pickup truck at £38,350 excluding VAT. It is available to order now, ahead of first deliveries in November 2018. Driven by... -
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VW Commercial Vehicles free servicing offer on vans and pickupsVolkswagen has re-introduced a free servicing offer on its vans and pickups. Buy any model from the VW Commercial Vehicles range before the end of September 2018, and you’ll get two... -
New Ford Transit skeletal chassis cab offers increased payload, lower loading heightFord has announced a skeletal chassis cab variant of the full-size Transit. As the skeletal name suggests, this new front-wheel drive model places an emphasis on low build-weight to maximise... -
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Iveco Daily set to receive facelift – first spy shots reveal updates for 2019UPDATE: We have now driven and reviewed the 2019 Iveco Daily facelift, complete with WLTP Euro 6D Temp compliant engines and lots of new technology. >> Click here to read the... -
VW Transporter Edition kombi 150 TDI review - a stylish van with stacks of kitFair to say no other van inspires fans quite like the Volkswagen Transporter – not even the contemporary Ford Transit Custom’s cult following can touch the decades of love and... -
Mercedes X-Class Edition 1 now available to buy onlineMercedes-Benz has announced a limited Edition 1 X-Class pickup truck. And in a somewhat radical move – especially for the generally conservative light commercial vehicle market – Mercedes is making... -