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Citroen at the CV Show 2017There is a lot going on at the Citroen stand at the CV Show 2017, as the firm unveils an L2 version of the Berlingo Electric, a new Ready to...
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Toyota launches TWO official conversion programmes at CV Show 2017There may be no entirely new models on the Toyota stand at the 2017 CV Show, but there is still plenty of interesting metal to pore over, as the Japanese...
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UK debut for MAN’s new TGE van at the CV Show 2017The MAN TGE is based on the latest Volkswagen Crafter – and built in the same factory – which means it’s already endowed with all the safety and efficiency innovations...
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BVRLA wants tougher MOT test regime for large vansThe Department for Transport is currently consulting on the future of the MOT test – and the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has a strong view about how...
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Citroen celebrates Type H van’s 70th birthday with Le Coq SportifThe Citroen Type H is officially celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2017. In case you’re not familiar, the Type H is that boxy, corrugated old van currently very much beloved...
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Van registrations decline following bumper 2016Light commercial vehicle registrations have declined slightly, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Overall, the number of vans registered in March 2017 is...
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MAN to launch ice cream vanAnyone in the market for a really big ice cream van? We mean really big. Well the new MAN TGE could be just the option you’ve been looking for, with...
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VW van service centres set to open longerVolkswagen Commercial Vehicles has announced that it is extending opening hours across its dealer network. This should mean increased flexibility to get your VW van or Amarok pickup truck serviced...
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SsangYong Musso pickup now tows 3.5-tonnesSsangYong has announced that its budget-priced Musso pickup is now homologated to tow 3,5-tonnes. This 3,500kg towing rating means the Musso now matches the very best in the pickup truck...
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Ford F-150 Raptor high-performance pickup on sale in the UK for £78kThe 450hp Ford F-150 Raptor is not usually easily available outside of North America, but UK buyers looking for the ultimate in pickup performance will be pleased to learn that...
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Toyota Hilux Little and Large: watch full-size pickup take on r/c cars in new videosWell, this is silly – but endearing. Toyota has released a short series of short ‘Little and Large’ YouTube films, pitting its latest Hilux pickup against the Tamiya Hilux Bruiser...
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Police warn of Transit van break insTransit van drivers are being warned by Police to be extra vigilant after a number of reported break-ins where thieves have gained entry to the vehicle without any sign of...
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All aboard the Poland express: Parkers Vans’ new long-term Volkswagen CrafterInterested in the all-new Volkswagen Crafter? Then good news – Parkers Vans is getting one of the first in the country, and will be running it as a long-term test...
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Britain’s fastest pickup truck goes under the hammerTradesmen and women who often find themselves pushed for time may want to take note, as Britain’s fastest pickup truck goes under the hammer in April. How fast is it? We often...
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How the 2017 Budget affects van and pickup taxUPDATE: taxation figures for 2017/2018 confirmed – full details below Now the dust has settled on the 2017 Budget, announced on Wednesday 8 March, we’ve been looking at what it means...
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Fiat Fullback Cross target lifestyle pickup marketAnswering any concerns you might have about the regular Fiat Fullback not quite looking ‘lifestyle’ enough, the Italian marque has announced a new Cross version at the 2017 Geneva motor...
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The Ford Fiesta Van is dead! Long live the Transit Courier...If you’ve been thinking about buying a Fiesta Van, time to stop twiddling those thumbs, as Ford’s smallest commercial vehicle will soon be discontinued. Production will cease in April 2017 in...
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New longer Citroen Berlingo and Peugeot Partner L2 electric vans on sale nowLike many van makers, PSA Peugeot–Citroen has already poked a toe into the uncertain bathwater of electric vehicles – you can already buy a short-bodylength (L1) Citroen Berlingo Electric and...
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Updated Isuzu D-Max: pricing, specifications and picturesUPDATE: we have now driven the new 2017 Isuzu D-Max – to read our first review of this latest model click here! Isuzu has at last announced the pricing and trim level details...
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Hilux provides safe passage for Tiggywinkles wildlifeHead- and legroom are important aspects of our vehicle reviews, but rarely do we have to consider the comfort of wildlife in the back of a pickup. But the Toyota Hilux...
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