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  Stellantis’ Luton factory to start making electric vans in 2025
  Stellantis has announced that its Luton production plant will start producing medium-size electric vans next year as it expands its electrification plans in Britain.   Luton will continue to produce diesel versions of...
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  Government U-turns on plans to massively hike double-cab pickup tax
  The government has performed a humiliating U-turn on its plans to massively hike company car tax contributions on double-cab pickups. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) tax guidance announced on 12 February...
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  Renault Trafic E-Tech - full details on pricing, payload and equipment
  Pricing for the Renault Trafic E-Tech has been announced. The mid-sized electric van is on sale now in a choice multiple lengths and heights. The Renault Trafic E-Tech is the third...
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  Ford Ranger MS-RT: 'ultimate street truck' revealed
  The wraps have come off the latest Ford Ranger MS-RT, a sporty ‘street truck’ version of Parkers’ reigning Best Pickup. Its racing-inspired styling is complemented by a 3.0-litre V6 diesel...
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  Sporty all-new Ford Transit Custom MS-RT revealed
  This is the all-new Ford Transit Custom MS-RT, the sportiest version of the second-generation Transit Custom, Parkers’ reigning Van of The Year. With its motorsport-inspired styling, it’ll be one of...
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  New Arrival electric van: UK company goes into administration
  The UK arm of the company behind the Arrival electric van has entered administration. Administrators for the embattled company are hoping to find a buyer for the UK arm of...
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  Second Iveco electric van coming as brand announces medium LCV plan
  The Iveco electric van range is going to double, as the brand is planning to launch a new mid-size model that will be revealed later this year. The new Iveco medium...
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  B-On Pelkan to come to UK and make debut at 2024 CV Show
  B-On has outlined its plans to come to the UK, having revealed the the Pelkan electric van model at the CES show in Las Vegas, with plans to attend the...
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  Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster starts heading out to customers
  Ineos Automotive has started production of its latest model, the Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster pickup truck. The first series production models have now rolled off the line at the factory in Hambach,...
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  Updated 2024 Fiat E-Ducato revealed at Solutrans show
  The updated Fiat E-Ducato has been revealed at Solutrans, the commercial vehicle show in Lyon, France. The large van has been facelifted and will come with a new battery that...
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  Stellantis will convert your old vans to electric
  Stellantis is planning to offer a conversion programme that would take an existing vehicle and convert it into an electric van. Owners would be able to take their van with 100,000km...
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  Full details of 2024 Vauxhall Vivaro and Vivaro Electric facelift
  The 2024 Vauxhall Vivaro updates have been revealed in full detail, with one of the sector’s best medium vans getting a car-inspired front look, new lighting and technical upgrades. The Vivaro...
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  Big changes for 2024 Iveco eDaily only a year after launch
  The all-electric Iveco eDaily has had a major model-year update, just a year after it first went on sale in the UK. The large electric van gets changes to the...
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  Toyota announces plans to enter large van market
  The Toyota Proace Max is a new large van that completes the brand’s commercial vehicle line up as it offers a vehicle in every major sector in the UK market. The...
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  Winners of the 2024 Parkers Van and Pickup Awards named
  The Ford Transit Custom has emerged as the big winner in the 2024 Parkers Van and Pickup Awards. The all-new version of the UK’s best-selling van has emerged as class-leading once...
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  2024 Vauxhall Combo – new look, more range, lower price
  The updated Vauxhall Combo has been revealed with revised looks, some notable price reductions and an improved range for what is already one of the best electric vans. Stellantis confirmed that...
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  Toyota Hilux heads even more lifestyle with GR Sport II model
  The Toyota Hilux range will come with another, more enhanced, range-topping model when the new GR Sport II launches later in 2024. The Toyota Hilux is already one of the best...
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  Can and should you turn your existing vehicles into electric vans?
  The light commercial vehicle industry has largely skipped the plug-in hybrid or range extender phase, with many manufacturers making the leap straight to electric vans. If you want to run on...
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  Vauxhall knocks £2,500 off its electric vans
  Save £2,500 with Stellantis e-LCV GrantFree wallbox charger installedPlus, 2,500 miles free public charging Following the ULEZ van scrappage scheme, London-based businesses and sole-traders can now save £150 a month by...
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  Electric van targets laid out as government aims for 70% by 2030
  The Government has laid out exactly how many zero-emission or electric vans manufacturers must sell in the UK each year up until the ban on the sale of new petrol...