The ability to drive in low emissions zones is the top reason for van fleets adopting electricity, according to new research. This factor was named by 32% of respondents in the 2025 Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer shows – up from 23% last year. John Peters, Head of Arval Mobility Observatory in the UK, said, “This is a marked rise and suggests an … [Read more...]
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Weekend roadtest: Toyota Proace Max
Britain runs on vans of all sizes and capacities, so the entry of the world’s biggest motor manufacturer into this booming sector must be significant. After offering small and medium sized vans through its Professional line, Toyota has added the Proace Max, its first heavy duty range in Europe and it has immediately ramped up the competition against longer … [Read more...]
E-Vans’ market picks up and target for newcomers
Fleets adopting electric vans are using them over longer daily routes, according to new research. Respondents to the 2025 Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer who already have electric vans or were planning to use them were asked whether they would cover distances of more or less than 100 miles. The results showed a definite bias towards more intensive … [Read more...]
New Toyota Landcruiser Commercial will be finished in UK
The all-new Land Cruiser Commercial on sale from August will be a new halo model for the Toyota Professional range of light commercial vehicles. The new model is a factory conversion of the all-new Land Cruiser passenger car that was introduced to wide acclaim and high customer demand a year ago. It combines formidable all-terrain capabilities with a … [Read more...]
David Spear Commercials backs premier Welsh rally
David Spear Commercial Vehicles will be the official car supplier to the 2025 Nicky Grist Stages on Saturday 12 July in a deal, like all good deals, that was forged on the golf course! Nicky Grist and David Spear are both members of the Rolls of Monmouth Golf Club, and it was on a stroll down a fairway that the idea was hatched. David Spear Commercial … [Read more...]
Vans to deliver state of art weapons
The Ministry of Defence is investigating a new rapid-launch drone system housed in a fleet of conventional vans. According to the UK Defence Journal, the Government department is seeking industry input for the new weapons system under “Project Volley”, aiming to field multiple mobile launchers in vans capable of deploying five drones in under four minutes … [Read more...]
Welsh dealers among first to sell Kia electric van
Over 60 dealers will be selling the new Kia electric van later this year. Gravells Kidwelly and Wessex Cardiff franchises are among the first in the network. The PV5 went on sale in the UK on 1 May after a UK unveil at the CV Show where Kia announced early UK pricing and specifications. The Kia PV5 is available in a variety of standard formats: Cargo; … [Read more...]
Government must U-turn on van emissions, says trade body
The government could need to revisit the Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate for vans as early as next year, FleetCheck is predicting. Peter Golding, managing director at the fleet software specialist, said that electric van sales in the first quarter of 2025 were less than half what was needed, and there was no reason to believe they would improve … [Read more...]
SMEs wasting money with drivers, says IAM
The average independent trader using a van is losing hundreds of pounds on fuel costs and replacing tyres more quickly than they need to while also pumping out unnecessary CO2 emissions due to their driving style. This includes behaviour such as excessive speed, accelerating sharply, and braking suddenly, all of which puts extra strain on the engine, tyres … [Read more...]
Newslines 25 March
Isuzu UK offers its latest innovation for explorers and adventurers: the new Basecamp. Designed with vehicle camping in mind, the upgraded Basecamp model takes the iconic Isuzu D-Max AT35, already reimagined by Arctic Trucks, and transforms it into the ultimate adventure vehicle, equipped with a robust range of accessories from ARB and Lazer. Having … [Read more...]
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