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  Dart Charge replaces toll booths at Dartford Crossing
  For many van drivers in and around the capital, the Dartford Crossing is synonymous with congestion and queues, and is seen as a hurdle that must be avoided at all...
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  New Truckman Canopy for Volkswagen Amarok
  The Volkswagen Amarok is the latest pickup to be covered by Auto Styling’s Truckman series. The Truckman series was only launched two years ago, and already provides canopies for the...
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  Parkers Van Deal of the Week 23/01/2015
  Vauxhall is bringing out a facelifted Corsavan in March and, although the new version is available to order now, the Luton-based manufacturer still has plenty of the old shape to clear....
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  New Vauxhall Corsavan prices and specification announced
  Vauxhall has released the pricing and specification for its all new Corsavan. Due to hit UK dealerships in February, the new Vauxhall Corsavan has been restyled inside and out and...
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  Volkswagen Caddy Black Edition production extends
  Volkswagen has extended the production period of the Caddy Black Edition due to popular demand. The special edition model, which features Black Pearlescent paint and unique styling features, will now...
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  New Volkswagen Caddy expected in 2015
  Update: 2015 Volkswagen Caddy unveiled at Poznan  Update: 2015 Volkswagen Caddy will be Euro-6 compliant Volkswagen has confirmed that the unveiling of the fourth generation Caddy will take place in February 2015....
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  Parkers Van Deal of the Week 22/12/14
  Fuel efficiency, a decent load space, and flexible finance options are three key attributes that buyers value when choosing their next van. This Renault Kangoo, from Bristol Street Motors, ticks...
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  Renault pickup expected mid 2016
  Renault is the latest manufacturer that looks set to tap into Europe’s mid-size pickup market. It’s likely that the main focus, however, for the new product will be South America, where...
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  2016 Toyota Hilux preview
  Update: New engines for 2016 Toyota Hilux The Toyota Hilux is world renowned for its build quality and durability, but the current model is nine-years-old and, despite receiving a facelift in...
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  Fiat Professional to launch pickup in 2016
  Fiat Professional is to launch a full-size pickup truck for the first time in Europe. The Italian manufacturer, which has a smaller pickup on mainland Europe called the Strada, will...
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  Parkers Van Deal of the Week 05/12/2014
  The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter quickly made a name for itself upon its launch in 1995 through solid build quality, and today boasts some of the highest residual values in the business. This...
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  2016 Nissan Navara unveiled
  Update (November 2015): Read the full Nissan NP300 Navara review. Nissan has taken the wraps of the 2015 Nissan Navara pickup in Asia. The current generation Nissan Navara is currently the oldest...
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  2015 Mitsubishi L200 unveiled
  Update (August 2015): 2015 Mitsubishi L200 review The 2015 Mitsubishi L200 is one of six new pickups to be introduced over the next 18 months. The Ford Ranger and Volkswagen Amarok both set...
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  Parkers Van Deal of the Week 28/11/14
  The Vauxhall Vivaro has developed a large and loyal following since it first hit in the market in 2001. In the summer, Vauxhall replaced the 13-year-old vehicle was replaced with...
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  Renault Kangoo ZE with batteries included
  In a bid to make the Kangoo ZE the nation’s best-selling electric van, Renault are now offering new ownership packages with the model. The battery, which was only previously available...
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  Iveco Daily Platinum is back
  Iveco has re-launched the ‘Platinum’ spec on the new Daily 35-130 van. The top-of-the-range model includes a generous amount of spec, including rear parking sensors, climate control and spring suspended...
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  Mitsubishi Outlander’s unrivalled efficiency
  Mitsubishi has announced that the energy regenerated by the Outlander PHEV recovery system could amount to 5.4 million kilojoules, enough to power 150 UK homes for a day. The five...
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  Foundations laid for 2016 VW Crafter factory
  At a special ceremony in Poland, representatives from the Volkswagen group and Polish government laid the foundation stones for the next generation Volkswagen Crafter factory. The current Crafter is built...
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  Is this the face of the 2015 Ford Ranger?
  Ford UK has confirmed the next generation of its pick-up truck, the Ranger. will be unveiled in 2015. The next 18 months is set to be a busy one for...
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  Rescue stickers now standard on Mercedes-Benz vans
  When it comes to commercial vehicle safety, Mercedes-Benz is highly regarded as one of the forerunners. In another ‘industry first’, the German manufacturer has become the first manufacturer to offer...