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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 new...
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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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  Stellantis facelifts all of its vans across four brands
  The updated Stellantis vans are all now on sale, with all three of the four brands’ vehicles having been updated. Citroen, Fiat, Peugeot and Vauxhall have all updated their small, medium...
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  Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster Chassis Cab - the one you can make your own
  The third version of the Ineos Grenadier has joined the range – the Quartermaster chassis cab. This follows on from the Quartermaster pickup truck and the CV version of the...
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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...