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  Citroen e-Relay electric van in UK showrooms now
  The new Citroen e-Relay is available to order and means that Citroen’s large van is now available with a fully electric version. The good news is that e-Relay pricing starts at...
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  Full Metal Junkies - our guide to new campervan conversion TV show
  Ever dreamed about doing your own campervan conversion? Then the Discovery Channel’s new reality series, Full Metal Junkies, is right up your street. The camera follows Jim Stewart and his...
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  DFSK EC35 electric van review (2022)
  The DFSK EC35 is a brand new entrant into the electric van market. A small van on the outside – it’s less than 1.7m wide and only 4.5m long –...
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  MAXUS investing £30 million into UK EV market
  SAIC Maxus has committed a veritable chunk of investment to help commercial van drivers make the switch to electric vehicles. Ploughing £30 million into the UK EV market by way...
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  New VW Amarok – official pictures, details of next-gen pickup
  VW’s design department has had a rummage down the back of the sofa and pulled out some unseen design sketches for its new Amarok pickup truck, continuing the drip-feed of...
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  Jazzy campers cruise to Birmingham auction in March
  Things are getting a bit more adventurous at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show in Birmingham this March. The show, running from the 18-20 March 2022, has partnered...
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  Vans safety ratings published for 2022, shows improvement
  Euro NCAP has revealed safety evaluations of the best and worst commercial vans. Prompted by last year’s observations of less than impressive levels of safety equipment fitted to vans, this...
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  Volkswagen gears up for UK camping holidays, in van style
  Volkwagen has created a ‘mobile home in a box’, taking its heritage of being the ‘people’s wagon’ very seriously indeed. In a bid to capitalise on the boom in campervan...
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  Van drivers risking points over smartphone sat-navs
  Almost half of van drivers could be risking fines or points on their licence for inadvertently using their smartphones behind the wheel. Research by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles shows as many...
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  Toyota Corolla-based hybrid van priced from £22,134
  Toyota has confirmed the pricing for the light commercial vehicle version of its British-built Toyota Corolla estate car, and the order books are now open ahead of initial deliveries in...
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  Mercedes eVito battery upgrade extends driving range to 162 miles
  Mercedes-Benz has fixed the only major problem with its eVito electric van – the driving range. By adding a bigger battery pack, the firm says the eVito will now officially...
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  VW Transporter Sportline Black Edition review: 204hp GTI Kombi driven
  A new Sportline model has joined the latest VW Transporter 6.1 range – and for the first time, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has given its sportiest van a real GTI-style makeover....
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  Yomper JMV275 Commercial review
  Small pickup trucks aren’t really a thing any more – while you can buy some models like the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux as two-seat single-cab models, they’re still as...
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  New Fiat Scudo van replaces Talento, comes with electric power
  The Fiat Scudo is back, replacing the Fiat Talento as the firm’s medium van. Prices start at £25,750 for diesel models and £35,720 for the all-electric E-Scudo variant, and they’re...
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  Toyota electric pickup truck concept previews production model
  Toyota is to build an electric pickup truck, and has previewed the design among 30 – yes 30 – new electric vehicle concepts. It’s unclear at this stage exactly where the...
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  Volkswagen confirms ID. California electric campervan
  Volkswagen has confirmed that it will build an all-electric campervan. The new model is being referred to as the ID. California, and will be based on the production version of...
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  Yomper 4x4 Suzuki Jimny pickup conversions – compact practicality
  Looking for an off-road capable utility vehicle but concerned modern pickups are too big for your requirements? Then these Yomper 4x4 conversions based on the Suzuki Jimny SUV could be...
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  How much does van insurance cost? Young drivers face £2,342 bill
  According to research by data consultancy Consumer Intelligence, the average cost of an annual van insurance premium in the UK is now £977, a slight drop from the £985 amount...
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  Citroen Ami Cargo confirmed for UK sale
  Citroen has traditionally had a reputation for being a bit wacky, and if nothing else the Citroen Ami Cargo proves that spirit is alive and well. But it’s not just...
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  Updated Citroen Relay gets new engines, increased spec
  The Citroen Relay isn’t dead yet. Despite dating all the back to 2006, the current version of Citroen’s large van is receiving another update. You won’t be able to tell from...