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Three quarters of van drivers ready to go electric

Three quarters of van drivers ready to go electric

A survey carried out by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has found that three in four van users now feel they’re ready to switch to EVs

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Plug-in van grant extended to 2026

Plug-in van grant extended to 2026

The government has extended the Plug-in Van grant until at least 2026 in a bid to boost uptake of electric vans, with funding of up to £5000 available on some models.

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Renault Master named International Van of the Year 2025

Renault Master named International Van of the Year 2025

The new Renault Master has been crowned International Van of the Year 2025 at the IAA Transportation Show in Hannover.

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Van market grows but electric LCV sales are stalling

Van market grows but electric LCV sales are stalling

The UK van market recorded its best May figure for three years in 2024, but industry chiefs have warned that regulatory barriers and high costs are limiting sales of electrified models.

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Electric vans could pay for themselves within three years

Electric vans could pay for themselves within three years

The Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) has reported that fully electric vans could cover their own costs in three years as a result of lower running expenses, depending on how they’re used.

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April van market sees continued growth and electric caution

April van market sees continued growth and electric caution

Sales of new vans continued to grow in April 2024, but with electric van sales falling by over 42% compared with April 2023.

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UK van sales see best March performance in three years

UK van sales see best March performance in three years

The Ford Transit Custom remains on top as UK van sales see their strongest March performance since 2021.

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February van sales are the strongest for over a quarter of a century

February van sales are the strongest for over a quarter of a century

New van registrations in February 2024 were the highest they have been in the equivalent month since 1998, with almost 18,000 new LCVs hitting the road. The Ford Transit remains the UK best seller.

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HMRC U-Turn on decision to tax double cab pick-ups at the same rate as cars

HMRC U-Turn on decision to tax double cab pick-ups at the same rate as cars

The goverment has backtracked on plans to close a loophole that would have seen double-cab pick ups treated as cars for benefit-in-kind and capital allowance purposes, following uproar from business and farming communities.

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Retrofitted 'reborn' electric vans hit mileage milestone

Retrofitted 'reborn' electric vans hit mileage milestone

A British-based company has reached a significant milestone, with 'reborn' vans retrofitted to electric power completing almost 40 million miles in service.

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Vauxhall and Ryze to collaborate on groundbreaking Hydrogen van infrastructure project

Vauxhall and Ryze to collaborate on groundbreaking Hydrogen van infrastructure project

Vauxhall is partnering with UK company Ryze Hydrogen to develop a refuelling network ahead Vivaro HYDROGEN trials in the UK in 2024.

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Fears of theft and violence affect van drivers' mental health

Fears of theft and violence affect van drivers' mental health

The fear of theft of or from their vans is affecting van drivers' mental health, with over half having been subject to crime in the past 12 months according to a report from insurer NFU Mutual

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