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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...
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  Fiat stress-test claims electric vans more relaxing to drive than diesels
  Fiat Professional has carried out a small study in the UK that it says proves that driving an electric van is less stressful than the diesel equivalent. Working with a leading...
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  £1,000 saving for Citroen Dispatch and e-Dispatch with 2022 update
  Citroen has updated the Dispatch and e-Dispatch vans with a new set of trim names, new Euro 6.3 engines and a price cut across the board. The update stops short of...
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  Parkers van and pickup award winners 2022
  The results are in for the annual Parkers New Car Awards 2022, so let’s take a closer look at the van and pickup award winners. This year there are six awards:...
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  One in four van drivers victims of tool theft in last 12 months
  According to research by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, a staggering 27% of van drivers have fallen victim to tool theft in the last 12 months – crime that costs businesses an...
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  Nissan renames entire van range
  Alongside the announcement of the all-new Townstar small van, Nissan has chosen to rename its entire van line-up in Europe, giving the whole range an ‘all-star’ billing. What does that mean?...
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  Toyota Proace City gets engine and trim upgrade
  Toyota has announced a new top-level trim specification for its Proace City small van – and confirmed a new, more powerful engine option for 2022. The new Toyota Proace City Design...
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  New look, new tech for Ford Fiesta Van
  Ford has updated its Fiesta supermini, which means the Fiesta Van is also getting an upgrade. The new model – which is available to order in autumn 2021, priced from...
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  VW reveals prototype self-driving van based on ID.Buzz
  Volkswagen has publicly revealed the first prototype version of a self-driving van, based on the forthcoming ID.Buzz electric van. Shown at the IAA Munich motor show, five examples are set...