Getting into the zone From January 2012 the London Low Emission Zone will affect non-Euro3 compliant vans to the tune of £100 per day. James Dallas gets the lowdown o...
29 Nov 11
Used market faces supply shortfall The collapse in new light commercial vehicle sales three years ago now threatens to create a ‘black hole’ in the supply of used vans. Jame...
28 Nov 11
Turning back the clock as Ford reaches a ton An invitation to Ford’s 100th birthday celebrations saw editor Paul Barker take to the track in a 1965 Transit Ford of Britain is celebrating i...
28 Nov 11
China's big plans for small vans More than five years after the Suzuki Carry disappeared, and with the Piaggio Porter no longer on sale, the microvan is back as the Chinese make their...
01 Nov 11
Breaking new ground in Telemetry Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has approved Nempi, a new safety and fuel-saving device that claims to revolutionise telematics. James Dallas takes a c...
30 Sep 11
Refrigeration: Chilled out on the road The variety of conversions available to refrigerated van operators is on the rise, reports Steve Banner Buyers of refrigerated vans are increasingly f...
16 Sep 11
Making light work of racking Van storage systems can be adapted to meet the requirements of everyone from plumbers to the emergency services, and while becoming lighter, are not s...
14 Sep 11
Opting in or option out? As the equipment available on new light commercial vehicles continues to grow, it’s worth keeping an eye on the cost, and the value, of van opti...
13 Sep 11
London 2012: Champion task With the London Olympics now less than a year away, businesses are being urged to plan ahead to avoid travel chaos. Paul Barker talks to the man charg...
12 Sep 11
The Bott-om line Van racking and shelving specialist Bott has expanded its Leicestershire facility and is looking forward to a bright future following the recession. J...
18 Aug 11
Security: Under lock and key With the promise of a cargo bay full of booty, vans can be a magnet for the light fingered. James Dallas looks at ways to batten down the hatche...
17 Aug 11
Van Taxation: Picking up the tax bill Commercial vehicle operators need to be aware of the distinctions between significant and non-significant private mileage. James Dallas treads a fine ...
17 Aug 11
An automatic choice? Historically the diet of luxury cars, automatic transmission could become the norm for CVs as new tech brings down both fuel consumption and price. St...
17 Aug 11
The shape of things to come Renault will unveil a commercial vehicle concept at September’s Frankfurt motor show that signals its new design direction, and invited What Van...
25 Jul 11
Livery: Art for profit's sake Light commercial vehicles can act as moving billboards to promote your company’s wares. James Dallas looks at the best ways to get your me...
25 Jul 11
On the scene What Van? was invited to witness the glitz and glamour as VW shot its first television advert in six years. Paul Barker went along to watch. We&...
25 Jul 11
Fuel Management: Going the extra mile Lowering fuel consumption is crucially important for van operators struggling to keep their heads above water in tough economic times. James Dallas lo...
22 Jun 11
Used Values The used commercial vehicle market seems to be struggling at the moment. Paul Barker takes a look at what’s in demand, and what really isn&rsquo...
21 Jun 11
The long arm of the law With European and domestic legislators increasingly training their sites on the light commercial vehicle sector, operators need to be on their guard t...
21 Jun 11
Let the crane take the strain Regulatory concerns are prompting the manufacturers of tail-lifts and cranes to develop a new breed of lighter, larger and more innovative products, r...