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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
Official 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
Industry 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
Aftermarket / Tuning Mercedes-Benz Citan vans get off-road, urban makeovers from Vansports

Mercedes-Benz Citan vans get off-road, urban makeovers from Vansports

The two are on display at the Essen Motor Show until December 11.
By Brian Potter 07 December 2022
Industry UK: Supply shortages see new van market down by a fifth in October

UK: Supply shortages see new van market down by a fifth in October

Industry body says issues facing the sector should "ease" over the course of next year.
By Hyundai 08 November 2022
Weird Before Transit Trail, Ford had the funky Econoline Kilimanjaro Concept

Before Transit Trail, Ford had the funky Econoline Kilimanjaro Concept

Ford intended the concept for hunters on an expedition.
By Brian Potter 04 November 2022
Commercial Vehicles September plate change triggered first growth for UK van market in 2022

September plate change triggered first growth for UK van market in 2022

But registrations remain below pre-pandemic levels.
By James Fossdyke 10 October 2022
Manufacturing / Production British commercial vehicle factories enjoy bumper August

British commercial vehicle factories enjoy bumper August

But the industry has warned of energy cost issues going forward.
By James Fossdyke 06 October 2022
Classics This classic Mini pickup spent its life as a cute ice cream van

This classic Mini pickup spent its life as a cute ice cream van

It has a new home in BMW Group Classic’s heritage collection.
By Brian Potter 27 September 2022
Commercial Vehicles Renault Trafic Van E-Tech electric debuts as van with 149-mile range

Renault Trafic Van E-Tech electric debuts as van with 149-mile range

The electric commercial vehicle has a 1,100 kilogram payload.
By Brian Potter 20 September 2022
News Startup called Potential Motors reveals small £120,000 overlanding EV

Startup called Potential Motors reveals small £120,000 overlanding EV

It looks cool and capable but is quite small and has a relatively low range.
By Brian Potter 19 September 2022
Commercial Vehicles Mercedes-Benz Vans prepares for full electrification

Mercedes-Benz Vans prepares for full electrification

New platform, new models and a new production facility are coming in the next few years.
By Mark Kane 11 September 2022
Industry Mercedes-Benz and Rivian team up to build electric vans in Europe

Mercedes-Benz and Rivian team up to build electric vans in Europe

It’ll be a “few years” before production starts.
By Brian Potter 09 September 2022
Commercial Vehicles UK new van market continues to shrink amid supply chain chaos

UK new van market continues to shrink amid supply chain chaos

Industry body says decline is down to comparison with 2021 and ongoing supply problems.
By James Fossdyke 07 September 2022
Manufacturing / Production UK commercial vehicle production enjoyed best July for six years

UK commercial vehicle production enjoyed best July for six years

But the industry has called for energy price support if it is to remain competitive.
By James Fossdyke 01 September 2022
Pricing New Nissan Townstar van comes in at just under £20k plus VAT

New Nissan Townstar van comes in at just under £20k plus VAT

The compact van comes with a choice of petrol and electric powertrains.
By James Fossdyke 23 August 2022
Commercial Vehicles UK: Arrival going all-in on van but will build only 20 units in 2022

UK: Arrival going all-in on van but will build only 20 units in 2022

The startup said investment in the Bus will continue once it secures additional capital but made no mention of the Car project.
By Brian Potter 15 August 2022
Aftermarket / Tuning Mercedes Vito transformed into adventure 4x4 van by German tuners

Mercedes Vito transformed into adventure 4x4 van by German tuners

This particular vehicle is actually for sale.
By Brian Potter 12 August 2022
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