Citroën vans go to the dogs Another order for Citroën vans has been placed by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. This year the charity will acquire ...
29 May 09
Nemo turns electric Alternative fuels specialist Nicholson McLaren has joined forces with the Guernsey-based Electric Vehicle Company to develop a battery-powered version...
28 May 09
Timely telematics advice Van owners looking to invest in a tracking system should check the financial health of their chosen provider before they sign any agreement. If they d...
27 May 09
Ford launches van crash repair network Ford has introduced a 45-strong UK-wide network of accredited light commercial accident repair centres. They provide customers with a three-year Ford ...
26 May 09
Extended load bed and more power for L200 Mitsubishi has introduced new variants of its L200 4x4 double cab pick-up featuring a load bed extended by 180mm and a power output of 176hp on the hi...
22 May 09
Partner goes 'greener' Peugeot is now marketing Partner with a new 90hp 1.6-litre HDi diesel engine combined with a diesel particulate filter. Where fitted to the 850kg payl...
19 May 09
Making money out of stuff Van owners who have to trek to the other side of the country may be able to garner a bit of additional income out of their journey. All they need to d...
18 May 09
Gas-powered Daily gets green light Iveco is gearing up production of its right-hand drive natural gas-powered Daily after a successful six month trial with the London Borough of Camden....
15 May 09
Updated Ford Ranger due later in year Autumn will see the debut of a revamped Ford Ranger pick-up, with a new front bumper, wings, bonnet and grille as well as cosmetic revisions to the ca...
14 May 09
Renault unveils electric Kangoo prototype In an indication of the sort of technology that might be appearing in Kangoo van soon, Renault has unveiled a concept electric Kangoo car. Fitte...
13 May 09
FTA debuts instructional trailer towing DVD A two-disc instructional DVD to help light commercial operators and their drivers stay the right side of the towing law has been launched by the Freig...
11 May 09
Utility companies help keep van market afloat Two major utilities have placed big orders for vans as the UK light commercial market continues to struggle. A whopping 5,300 Volkswagen Caddy v...
11 May 09
New Nissan van makes European show debut The van version of Nissan's new NV200 has made its European debut at this year's Barcelona motor show. The manufacturer's latest lig...
07 May 09
Used van boom continues says auction giant Used van prices are continuing to rise says auction group BCA. Over £400 was added to the average value in March, it reports, bringing the total...
06 May 09
Government U-turn gives LDV a lifeline In an eleventh-hour change of heart, the government has thrown struggling LDV a much-needed lifeline. It's providing the company with a four-wee...
30 Apr 09
LDV on brink of collapse LDV looks set to go into administration on 6 May unless the battered manufacturer can find a last-minute investor willing to rescue it. The firm has n...
29 Apr 09
Vans forgotten in electric vehicle initiative Planning to buy an environmentally-friendly electric van? Expecting to get some state support? Then don’t hold your breath because the governmen...
28 Apr 09
Daily tours of Kew Gardens A highly-specialised Iveco Daily is helping visitors make the most of a trip around the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew. Operating under the Explorer II ...
27 Apr 09
Budget van scrappage scheme gets mixed response Plans for a £2,000 subsidy for van owners who want to scrap their old vehicle in favour of a brand-new one have received a mixed response.  ...
24 Apr 09
Haydock auction gets van focus Auctioneer Manheim's Haydock site is to focus increasingly on light commercials and has just launched a dedicated sale held at 10.30am every Tue...