Nissan becomes official automotive supplier to 2021 London Marathon

Electric Vehicle News 23/09/2021

Nissan will be the official automotive supplier for the 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon, providing a fleet of 100 per cent electric vehicles for the event on Sunday 3 October.

All-electric Volkswagen ABT e-Transporter joins Mobile Service Clinic fleet

Electric Vehicle News 22/09/2021

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has introduced the ABT e-Transporter van onto its Mobile Service Clinic fleet to provide remote, zero-emissions servicing.

Van values at auction running at record highs

Vehicle News 20/09/2021

Used van values continue to strengthen, with Cox Automotive reporting the average selling price of a used van sold at its Manheim auctions in July was over £10,000, for the second consecutive month.

Mercedes trials electric roadside assistance van

Vehicle News 20/09/2021

Mercedes-Benz Vans UK has introduced its first electric Service24h roadside assistance van, as part of a pilot project in London.

Shortage of skilled EV technicians

Vehicle News 13/09/2021

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is calling on the government to commit funding to support EV skills training.

Supply issues hit van sales

Vehicle News 13/09/2021

Van sales fell for the first time since December 2020 with registrations down by 14.8% according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

As concerns for air pollution grow, the London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will expand from 25 October 2021. Where will the new boundaries be, and how will the introduction of several new Clean Air Zones (CAZ) in other UK cities affect van fleet operators? Richard Gooding reports.

Launch – Mercedes-Benz Citan

Vans Launches Vehicle News 06/09/2021

Mercedes-Benz has revealed details of its new Citan small van with increased safety systems, better on-board tech and all-new design. George Barrow reports.

Electric leads on show return

News Analysis Vehicle News 06/09/2021

Zero-emission battery-electric models dominated van manufacturers’ exhibits at this year’s rather different looking Commercial Vehicle Show, held as usual at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre (NEC).