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UK: Fiat E-Scudo sets new record for longest distance driven by a van on a charge

UK: Fiat E-Scudo sets new record for longest distance driven by a van on a charge

The all-electric commercial vehicle has a WLTP-rated range of 205 miles, but it drove over 300 miles as part of the record attempt.

By Brian Potter 10 August 2023

2024 Mercedes V-Class / V-Class Marco Polo, Vito / eVito, and EQV revealed

2024 Mercedes V-Class / V-Class Marco Polo, Vito / eVito, and EQV revealed

The vans receive styling tweaks and more onboard tech.

By Brian Potter 27 July 2023

2024 Ford Transit can save up to 20 seconds per delivery with new tech

2024 Ford Transit can save up to 20 seconds per delivery with new tech

Ford Pro in Europe revealed updates for the van designed to improve the model for commercial customers.

By Brian Potter 19 July 2023

Races and Chases

Watch Amazon delivery van cross drag strip in front of cars racing

Watch Amazon delivery van cross drag strip in front of cars racing

Video from an in-car camera shows just how close this was to being a serious crash.

By Brian Potter 12 July 2023

UK: Iveco eDaily tows 153 tonnes to earn Guinness record for EV van

UK: Iveco eDaily tows 153 tonnes to earn Guinness record for EV van

It had to pull the load 100 feet.

By Brian Potter 04 July 2023

Ford SuperVan 4.2 packs over 1,400 bhp for competing in Pikes Peak Hill Climb

Ford SuperVan 4.2 packs over 1,400 bhp for competing in Pikes Peak Hill Climb

The updated SuperVan features a revised body with a larger splitter and big wing to make more downforce for the competition.

By Brian Potter 22 June 2023

Commercial Vehicles

UK commercial vehicle production up in best April since 2010

UK commercial vehicle production up in best April since 2010

The SMMT expects output to grow further in 2022 as supply chain constraints ease.

By James Fossdyke 02 June 2023

Mercedes to launch new electric van platform, expand camper lineup

Mercedes to launch new electric van platform, expand camper lineup

The first models to ride on the VAN.EA architecture launch in 2026.

By Brian Potter 17 May 2023

UK new van market up by almost five percent in April

UK new van market up by almost five percent in April

The outlook for the sector looks strong, but the SMMT expects a slowdown in the growth of electric vehicles.

By James Fossdyke 08 May 2023

Manufacturing / Production

British commercial vehicle production up in first quarter of 2023

British commercial vehicle production up in first quarter of 2023

That's despite a slightly weak performance in March.

By James Fossdyke 03 May 2023

Commercial Vehicles

Fully customised VW ID. Buzz Cargo reaches UK as Miele service van

Fully customised VW ID. Buzz Cargo reaches UK as Miele service van

It is one of five Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo electric service vans Miele currently operates in Europe.

By Brian Potter 03 May 2023

Kia teases electric van range for 2025 debut

Kia teases electric van range for 2025 debut

The automaker invests £609 million in a new BEV production plant.

By Brian Potter 12 April 2023

UK new van market grows again in March as '23' plate arrives

It's the third consecutive month of growth for the new light commercial vehicle market.

By James Fossdyke 06 April 2023

Commercial Vehicles

Ford to reveal fully electric 2023 E-Transit Courier van this week

Ford to reveal fully electric 2023 E-Transit Courier van this week

It's Ford's smallest van, and the only van yet to be revealed among the nine EVs the automaker promised in Europe by 2024.

By Brian Potter 04 April 2023

Vanception: Can a Suzuki Every fit inside a Mercedes Sprinter?

Vanception: Can a Suzuki Every fit inside a Mercedes Sprinter?

Is the Sprinter van huge enough to accommodate another van inside?

By Brian Potter 02 April 2023

11:03 Aftermarket / Tuning

See Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van transform into mobile video game lounge

See Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van transform into mobile video game lounge

Sony asked West Coast Customs to build it a PS5-branded van.

By Brian Potter 17 March 2023

Commercial Vehicles

UK new van market enjoys best February for 25 years

UK new van market enjoys best February for 25 years

Last month saw the highest number of February van sales since 1998.

By James Fossdyke 10 March 2023

Commercial Vehicles

UK new van market kicks off 2023 with strong January performance

UK new van market kicks off 2023 with strong January performance

New van registrations were up by more than a quarter in the first month of the year.

By James Fossdyke 08 February 2023

2024 Mercedes eSprinter debuts with nearly 250 miles of WLTP range

2024 Mercedes eSprinter debuts with nearly 250 miles of WLTP range

The electric cargo van has a 113-kWh battery and is coming to North America in the second half of the year.

By Brian Potter 07 February 2023

09:29 Aftermarket / Tuning

VW ID. Buzz gets white wheels, subtle body kit in Prior Design makeover

VW ID. Buzz gets white wheels, subtle body kit in Prior Design makeover

The design concepts preview what's possible with the van's boxy design.

By Brian Potter 20 January 2023

UK new van registrations down by a fifth in supply-affected 2022

UK new van registrations down by a fifth in supply-affected 2022

But the SMMT expects the market to bounce back in 2023.

By Hyundai 06 January 2023

Commercial Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz Vans announces new EV-dedicated plant in Poland

Mercedes-Benz Vans announces new EV-dedicated plant in Poland

The new factory will build large vans based on Mercedes-Benz's VAN.EA purely electric architecture for commercial vehicles.

By Brian Potter 14 December 2022

Corporate / Financial

Rivian and Mercedes pause partnership talks after only three months

Rivian and Mercedes pause partnership talks after only three months

The two wanted to build commercial vans together in Europe.

By Brian Potter 13 December 2022

Commercial Vehicles

UK new van deliveries down again in November

UK new van deliveries down again in November

The sector suffered its worst November since 2013.

By James Fossdyke 09 December 2022

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