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  January 2017 van sales: strong start to the year for Ford
  Sales of vans and other light commercial vehicles (LCVs) are off to what the Society of Motor Traders and Manufacturers has described as a ‘steady start’ in 2017. The figures...
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  Mercedes launches reservation service for X-Class pickup
  Mercedes-Benz Vans has announced a ‘reservation service’ for its forthcoming X-Class luxury pickup truck – before anyone has even seen the production version. Following what’s described as ‘phenomenal early demand’ after...
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  Iveco seeking ‘payload bonus’ for alternative fuel vans
  Iveco has revealed it’s been lobbying the government for a ‘payload bonus’ that would make vans powered by alternative fuels more attractive to buyers. The plan would see the legal gross...
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  VW announces 2017 Crafter prices and spec
  Volkswagen has announced the pricing and specification details for its all-new Crafter large van. Entry-level Startline specification costs from £23,920 basic, with the better-equipped Trendline priced from £25,270 basic, and top-spec Highline...
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  New van tyres from Firestone and Vredestein
  Tyre makers Firestone and Vredestein have both announced updated versions of tyres that are aimed at the van and light truck market. Vredestein has replaced its existing Comtrac tyre with the...
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  Renault announces Master ZE electric large van
  Renault has confirmed recent rumours and announced that it is to build and sell an electric version of its largest van, the Master. The new model – which comes in...
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  Lease a SsangYong Musso pickup from £194 a month
  SsangYong has announced a cheap business contract hire offer for its Musso pickup truck. The scheme is available via Lex Autolease, and means businesses can lease a Musso from as...
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  Vauxhall Vivaro most popular van for small businesses
  While the 22,791 Vauxhall Vivaros sold in 2016 is some way off the 49,744 rival Transit Customs sold by Ford in the same period, Vauxhall still has reason to celebrate...
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  Record-breaking year for van sales in 2016
  It was another record-breaking 12 months for van and pickup sales in the UK as 2016 ended as the fourth consecutive year of growth. According to figures released by the Society...
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  Futuristic Mercedes-Benz Vision Van concept at CES 2017
    Mercedes-Benz Vans is displaying its futuristic Vision Van concept at CES 2017 – the first time Mercedes’ light commercial vehicle arm has attended the world famous Consumer Electronics Show. The Las...
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  Big black cab – Mercedes launches new Vito Taxi in London
  Mercedes-Benz has now officially launched its latest London Vito Taxi as an alternative to the traditional black cab – and it’s available to lease from £168 per week with zero...
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  Ford Tourneo Courier spyshots hint at Transit Courier update in 2018
  It’s not just celebrities that get papped – future vehicles are often targeted by sneaky automotive paparazzi as well. And although these spy photographers usually concentrate on cars, upcoming vans...
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  Van finance explained by VW Commercial Vehicles
  Volkswagen vans has released a number of guides explaining finance options to potential van drivers – both private retail buyers and fleet customers. Van finance advice for retail and fleet business Options...
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  Review: JE Engineering Land Rover Defender with automatic gearbox conversion
  When production of the Land Rover Defender ended in 2016, demand for the company’s most recognisable model was still going strong. But if you’ve never been a fan it can...
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  The most popular stories on Parkers Vans in 2016
  As 2016 draws to a close, we thought it would be fun to look through the stats and see which stories were most popular with readers over the last 12...
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  VW launches new Mobile Service Clinics for van fleet customers
  Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has launched a new initiative to minimise vehicle downtime with the introduction of three Mobile Service Clinics. These are specially-outfitted Crafter vans that can bring a range of...
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  Best November for van sales in 20 years
  The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has released the light commercial vehicle registration data for November 2016 – and it’s another record-breaking month for what’s set to be...
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  More Colour and Sport for Ford Transit Custom
  Ken Block’s £50,000 Ford Transit Custom a bit too rich for your blood? Ford’s got your back – it’s just announced a big extension of the regular Transit Custom range...
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  More awards for Mercedes-Benz Vans
  Sore heads at Mercedes-Benz Vans this morning, we imagine, as the brand had a very successful night at the 2016 Commercial Fleet Awards, which took place in Birmingham on the...
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  The £50k Ford Transit: Ken Block limited edition Custom now on sale
  UPDATE! We have now driven the Ken Block Transit Custom – click here to read the review on Parkers Vans! You’ve probably heard of Ken Block. After making a fortune as...