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Industry UK new van registrations down by almost a third amid supply issues

UK new van registrations down by almost a third amid supply issues

The global semiconductor shortage is being blamed for sluggish sales.
By James Fossdyke 13 May 2022
Commercial Vehicles UK: DPD ordered 1,000 Ford E-Transit electric vans

UK: DPD ordered 1,000 Ford E-Transit electric vans

The first units will be delivered later this month.
By Brian Potter 09 May 2022
Commercial Vehicles Europe: Ford E-Transit entered series production in Turkey

Europe: Ford E-Transit entered series production in Turkey

The company has already received over 5,000 orders.
By Brian Potter 11 April 2022
Industry UK new van sales down by more than a quarter in March

UK new van sales down by more than a quarter in March

Registrations fell by more than a quarter compared with March 2021.
By James Fossdyke 08 April 2022
08:02 Races and Chases UK: Ford Transit faces Mercedes Vito and VW Transporter in FWD tug-of-war

UK: Ford Transit faces Mercedes Vito and VW Transporter in FWD tug-of-war

2,000-kilogram front-wheel-drive diesel vans, tied together on grass. What could possibly go wrong?
By Brian Potter 08 April 2022
Manufacturing / Production UK commercial vehicle production up by almost a quarter in January

UK commercial vehicle production up by almost a quarter in January

That's in spite of the ongoing global microchip shortage.
By James Fossdyke 01 March 2022
Commercial Vehicles UK van market suffers in January after bumper month last year

UK van market suffers in January after bumper month last year

But estimates suggest 2022 will still be a strong year for the industry.
By James Fossdyke 08 February 2022
Official Hyundai Casper becomes world’s most adorable van, probably

Hyundai Casper becomes world’s most adorable van, probably

The tiny car loses the rear seats to expand cargo capacity. Oh, and it has a foot-operated parking brake.
By Brian Potter 04 February 2022
Manufacturing / Production UK commercial vehicle production on the up despite chip shortage

UK commercial vehicle production on the up despite chip shortage

Rising demand for home deliveries is being credited with the increase.
By James Fossdyke 28 January 2022
Aftermarket / Tuning Luxurious Mercedes Sprinter has big screen and PlayStation 5

Luxurious Mercedes Sprinter has big screen and PlayStation 5

You can't get these toys in a Maybach.
By Anton Andres 23 January 2022
00:33 Manufacturing / Production VW ID. Buzz pre-production starts, heading to Spain for media drive

VW ID. Buzz pre-production starts, heading to Spain for media drive

The big debut is scheduled for March 9.
By Anthony Alaniz 22 January 2022
Commercial Vehicles Rory Reid reviews Arrival electric van, finds it shows promise

Rory Reid reviews Arrival electric van, finds it shows promise

Arrival is working on several very different electric vehicles in parallel and it has a very unique approach to building them.
By Brian Potter 17 January 2022
Commercial Vehicles Electric Mercedes-Benz eVito van now on sale in the UK at £43,600

Electric Mercedes-Benz eVito van now on sale in the UK at £43,600

The electric van will now cover up to 162 miles on a single charge.
By James Fossdyke 14 January 2022
Industry Citroën, Peugeot and Opel/Vauxhall selling EV-only MPVs in Europe in 2022

Citroën, Peugeot and Opel/Vauxhall selling EV-only MPVs in Europe in 2022

The list includes the e-Rifter, e-Traveller/e-Expert, e-Berlingo, e-Spacetourer, Combo-e Life, Vivaro-e Combi, and Zafira-e Life.
By Brian Potter 10 January 2022
Industry New van market grew by a fifth in 2021 amid rising EV demand

New van market grew by a fifth in 2021 amid rising EV demand

Industry body says the market has "bounced back" from coronavirus.
By James Fossdyke 10 January 2022
Pricing New VW Multivan comes in at just over £43,000

New VW Multivan comes in at just over £43,000

Order books open in January and the first customers will get their van-based MPVs in March.
By James Fossdyke 31 December 2021
Lifestyle Yucon 54 B is a smart compact camper with everything you need

Yucon 54 B is a smart compact camper with everything you need

And it's not super expensive.
By Brian Potter 30 December 2021
Commercial Vehicles New Fiat Scudo van comes with £25,750 list price

New Fiat Scudo van comes with £25,750 list price

There will also be an electric version with a £35,720 list price.
By James Fossdyke 30 December 2021
Commercial Vehicles UK: Company wants to put gas-powered EV fast chargers in vans

UK: Company wants to put gas-powered EV fast chargers in vans

They argue that this solution is cost-effective and it no longer requires the vehicle with the charger to connect to the grid.
By Brian Potter 30 December 2021
Manufacturing / Production UK commercial vehicle production fell by 7.8 percent in November

UK commercial vehicle production fell by 7.8 percent in November

The small decline is largely down to the global chip shortage.
By James Fossdyke 27 December 2021
Concept Cars Nissan Caravan Mountain Base Concept debuts as adventure-ready van

Nissan Caravan Mountain Base Concept debuts as adventure-ready van

There's also the Myroom concept with a comfy interior.
By Brian Potter 22 December 2021
Weird UK: Ice cream van funeral procession is the sweetest thing you'll see

UK: Ice cream van funeral procession is the sweetest thing you'll see

London's "king of the ice cream" gets a special sendoff heard around the world.
By Brian Potter 22 December 2021
00:56 Classics Classic Volkswagens brighten the night for Twinkle Light Cruise 2021

Classic Volkswagens brighten the night for Twinkle Light Cruise 2021

'Tis the season to be blinky.
By Brian Potter 21 December 2021
Aftermarket / Tuning VW T7 Multivan getting aftermarket mods for off-road adventures

VW T7 Multivan getting aftermarket mods for off-road adventures

These parts will be available in the second half of 2022.
By Chris Bruce 11 December 2021
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