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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...
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  New awards for Renault, Mercedes and VW
  As we approach the end of 2016, we also approach the end of the 2016 awards season – and it seems that Renault, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen are going out on...
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  Going fast: VW Caddy Black Edition now on sale
  Volkswagen has announced a new range-topping Black Edition for its Caddy small van. Limited to just 500 examples in the UK, and loaded with both equipment and value, the Caddy...
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  Nissan e-NV200 WORKSPACe concept driven – the electric van that’s also an office
  The Nissan e-NV200 WORKSPACe is not a production model. Only one exists in the entire world. And for some reason Nissan has allowed Parkers Vans to have a go at...
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  Study finds electric van range “almost halves” with full payload
  The biggest worry for most people when it comes to electric vehicles? How far you can go before you have to find somewhere to recharge them. It’s called range anxiety,...
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  Trucking electric: British firm Charge reveals electric truck plans
  Oxfordshire company Charge is hoping to revolutionise the trucking industry with a bespoke range of innovative electric trucks, planned for production in 2017. A prototype can already be seen during...
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  Van sales fall in October but 2016 still best year on record
  The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) says the overall UK van market remains strong despite a 4.5 percent drop in sales during October 2016 compared with the same...
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  Official VW used van offers for November 2016
  If you’re in the market for a secondhand VW van in November 2016, Volkswagen has two new offers intended to tempt you into considering its approved-used selection – one on...
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  Nissan e-NV200 WORKSPACe all-electric mobile office concept
  Update: Parkers Vans has now driven the Nissan e-NV200 WORKSPACe concept – click here to read our hands on review. Nissan has turned its e-NV200 electric van into a mobile office, as...