The rise of the machine Autonomous vans could be here within two years ready to deliver shopping. Daniel Puddicombe attends the UK’s first trial to find out more
31 Jul 17
James Dallas’s blog: Sweep clean the soot Internal combustion engines, in mostly diesel rather than petrol form, power the vast majority of light commercial vehicles on the UK’s roads.
Focus on: How to stay road legal The strong arm of the law adopts a looser grip for van drivers than their HGV counterparts, but there are still rules to follow – and penalties to pay...
03 Jul 17
Online remarketing firm opens new centre for vans A new light commercial vehicle centre has been opened by CD Auction Group, and it’s the first of many new sites planned to help expand the company, re...
26 Jun 17
Andy Picton's blog: Four medium models shine April saw sales at auction drop by 27.9% on March and fall 18.6% on the same point in 2016 – however, the average price of those vehicles bought incre...
19 Jun 17
What to consider before buying vans LCV acquisition involves more than just picking the make/model of your next vans. James Richardson speaks to leasing and rental experts to see what ot...
12 Jun 17
Fleet Focus: The Royal Mail The Royal Mail operates the UK’s largest LCV fleet and is opening up its servicing network to commercial operators. James Dallas reports
James Dallas’s blog: Positive vibes at CV Show The vibrancy of the 2017 Commercial Vehicle Show demonstrated the continuing optimism in the industry despite the growing shadow cast by Brexit and th...
08 May 17
A look at the future of wrapping What are the pros and cons of high-quality liveries and wraps? and Where’s the industry heading in terms of new tech and eco friendliness? James Richa...
25 Apr 17
REMARKETING: Are AFVs a viable alternative? Electric, hybrid and gas-powered vans are slowly gaining a foothold in the new market, but can they make sense for used buyers? Tim Cattlin investigat...
10 Apr 17
Awards profile: Dacia offers remote control The Dacia Duster Commercial was crowned What Van?’s 4x4 Van of the Year for the second consecutive year in 2017. Steve Wilson, LCV product manager for...
10 Apr 17
James Dallas’s blog: Demonising diesel Those clamouring for our streets to be rid of diesel-powered vans have been given more grist for their mill thanks to research carried out by Emission...
10 Apr 17
CV Show preview: Get set for the main event The CV Show is poised to once more demonstrate the strength and variety of the UK’s LCV sector. James Dallas previews what products to look out for
03 Apr 17
Andy Picton's blog: What happened in February? February saw vendor activity increase to the extent that volumes from certain sources outstripped demand. This impacted both conversion rates and aver...