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Analysis and Comment
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12 Nov 19MANUFACTURERS' WEBSITES: The net result
What Van?’s 2019 assessment of the top 10 manufacturers’ websites uncovers the highs and lows of the online world. Jack Carfrae reports. -
30 Oct 19ANDY PICTON'S AUCTION BLOG: October kick-start
The October wholesale market kick-started into life with a near 50% improvement in sales over September. -
30 Oct 19JAMES DALLAS'S BLOG: Reality check
But then we got to the big-volume plate-change month of September and with it came a reality check... -
29 Oct 19ANDY PICTON'S AUCTION BLOG: Subdued in September
In what should be a buoyant buying period, the September wholesale market was subdued. -
29 Oct 19RACKING: Rack around the clock
The growing demand for 24/7 parcel deliveries and the need for tradespeople to store tools drives the market for vans with storage systems. -
29 Oct 19RENTAL Q&A: Flexibility key to keeping customers satisfied
With a growing trend for operators to choose hiring vehicles over outright purchase, James Dallas quizzes Neil McCrossan of Northgate Vehicle Hire, ab... -
28 Oct 19ANDY PICTON'S AUCTION BLOG: Average sale price falls below £5k in August
The August wholesale market saw limited buyer demand compounded by significant volumes of duplicate vehicles. -
14 Oct 19MINIBUSES: Electric-powered people movers
From alternative-fuelled vehicles to on-demand services, Steve Banner examines what’s happening in the world of minibuses. -
07 Oct 19TAIL-LIFTS & CRANES: Getting into the swing
Cranes and lifting equipment can be invaluable tools but operators must come to the market fully prepared, advises Steve Banner. -
30 Sep 19REMARKETING: Clean Air Zone shockwaves reach used van market
With sales of greener vans on the rise, Rachel Boagey investigates the subsequent impact on the remarketing sector. -
23 Sep 19LEASING & RENTAL: Has buying outright entered the end zone?
With low-emission zones popping up all over the UK, we look at whether buying vehicles outright is being replaced by leasing and rental. -
16 Sep 19ANDY PICTON'S AUCTION BLOG: Light electric vans in demand in July 2019
Retail and wholesale activity was slow in July, with economic caution and the holiday period cited as reasons. -
11 Sep 19NEWS ANALYSIS: Vauxhall sets sights on PSA-driven sales bounce
Following two decades in the red the Luton-based manufacturer is counting on a reversal of fortune, James Dallas reports -
11 Sep 19NEWS ANALYSIS: Fiat expects automatic Ducato to deliver growth
The manufacturer targets supermarkets with new nine-speed transmission on its large van, James Dallas reports -
30 Aug 19IVOTY ANALYSIS: Fiat presents electric Ducato as masterstroke
The Italian manufacturer sought inspiration from a masterpiece of art and science in the design of its electric large van, reports George Barrow. -
23 Aug 19CONVERSIONS: Weighing up the options
Maximising payload through minimising weight is an increasing challenge for commercial vehicle bodybuilders, as Steve Banner discovers -
15 Aug 19ANDY PICTON'S AUCTION BLOG: Unengaged buyers in June 2019
Softer retail activity continues to impact demand. -
14 Aug 19JAMES DALLAS'S BLOG: Toyota rebrand
When people think about Toyota what first springs to mind is likely to be the ‘indestructible’ Hilux pick-up or a hybrid-powered car, like the Prius... -
14 Aug 19ROUNDTABLE: Eliminating downtime
Seven of the UK van industry’s brightest minds got together to debate how best to minimise downtime at a special What Van? roundtable event. -
12 Aug 19WHAT VAN? AWARDS - WINNER'S PROFILE: Strong start puts Partner on top
Peugeot’s acclaimed light van is the star performer in a competitive product line-up, James Dallas reports.
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