Vehicles

The new Transporter from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has been named ‘Van of the Year’ at the News UK Motor Awards. The Transporter beat off competitors thanks to its generous specification and comprehensive ownership package. Boasting an impressive 6.8m3 load volume, 1.2-tonne payload, and 2.8-tonne towing capacity, the van is a great companion for businesses and individuals. […]

Ahead of the Autumn Budget, Versinetic is urging the Government to make affordable charging a priority as the UK’s second-hand electric vehicle market grows. The smart EV charging consultancy warns that high public charging costs, limited local infrastructure and older-vehicle compatibility could undermine the benefits of more affordable electric cars reaching the market. The latest […]

New Trafic E-Tech electric was named Van of the Year 2027 at the International Van of the Year (IVOTY) awards ceremony held during the IAA transportation show in Hanover on 14 September 2026. The Renault van was a unanimous choice for the panel of 26 trade journalists from 26 European countries. The van is part […]

A branded van gives people a clear indication of your trade and how to contact you. However, more recently it’s also putting a target on the backs of trades, opening them up further to the risk of tool theft. Dean Laming, Managing Director of Tradesman Saver, explains. When we started gathering the data for our […]

August was a strong month for electric van uptake – according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) – with registrations rising 25.9% to 2,395 units and a record 16.3% market share, although August’s typically low overall volumes can exaggerate percentage shifts. Despite EVs accounting for more than two in three […]