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The fifth generation of the Fiat Professional Doblo has just been announced and, of course, it will also include an electric version the E-Doblo. Indeed the brand continues its electrification strategy as Fiat aims by 2024 to go fully electric on every new model in Europe and to offer an all-electric range from 2027.

https://www.vanguide.co.uk/fiat-professional-launches-new-e-doblo

VWCV Classic Vehicles has just finished bringing a unique 60-year-old vehicle back to mint condition, the ‘Half-track Fox’, this 1962 Hannover built T1 was then purchased in Austria but after a short while it was transformed by a resourceful Viennese Volkswagen mechanic into an Alpine specialist vehicle.

https://www.vanguide.co.uk/volkswagen-half-track-fox-drives-again

Volkswagen Half-track Fox drives again! - VanGuide.co.uk VWCV Classic Vehicles has just finished bringing a unique T1 60-year-old vehicle back to mint condition: the 1962 ‘Half-track Fox’,

LEVC and Geotab have engaged in a new partnership providing state-of-the-art telematics and fleet management systems on its hybrid electric VN5 van. To read all about it click below.

https://www.vanguide.co.uk/levc-vn5-gets-geotab-telematics

announced the expansion of their existing partnership with Toyota Motors Europe and will build a new large-size commercial van, including a battery electric version. The new vehicle marks the third body type under the agreement, completing a full LCV line-up, with compact-, mid- and now, also a large-size LCV.

https://www.vanguide.co.uk/stellantis-and-toyota-make-new-large-van

As part of Renault Trucks celebration of obtaining the right to sell the popular Trafic van through their truck dealer network they have launched a Trafic Red Edition. Read all about it .....

https://www.vanguide.co.uk/renault-trucks-launch-trafic-red-edition

One of the electric commercial vehicle success stories, Chinese manufacturer Maxus has launched two new vehicles to the UK market, the electric T90EV pickup and MIFA 9 electric SUV.

https://www.vanguide.co.uk/maxus-launches-t90ev-and-mifa-9

Electric pickups are big news in the US with manufacturers like Ford Pro launching their all electric F150 Lightning and GM with the Chevrolet Silverado EV so may come as no surprise that Volkswagen Group have announced they will launch an all-electric pick-up and SUV in the United States
https://www.vanguide.co.uk/volkswagen-launch-electric-pickup-in-us

Renault Trucks have announced the launch of an industry-first multimodal last mile e-mobility concept van, the Renault Trucks E-Tech Master OptiModale, for cleaner, greener and more accessible urban deliveries.
https://www.vanguide.co.uk/renault-trucks-optimodale

Renault Trucks OptiModale solution - VanGuide.co.uk Renault Trucks have announced the launch of an industry-first multimodal last mile e-mobility concept van, the Renault Trucks E-Tech Master OptiModale, for cleaner, greener and more accessible urban deliveries.

Following straight after the launch of the E-Transit, Ford have very quickly followed this up with the announcement of the all-new, all-electric, E-Transit Custom which is part of a wider product development and will be in production in late 2023
https://www.vanguide.co.uk/ford-e-transit-custom-breaks-cover

Ford E-Transit Custom breaks cover - VanGuide.co.uk The all new, all electric Ford E-Transit Custom has broken cover although exact specs are vague but we do know production starts in late 2023.

Perhaps not many people know that a UK football team are the world's greenest football club and its not one of the well known premiership sides. Forest Green Rovers from EFL League Two (soon to be League One next year!) and they have partnered with Renault Trucks to support the club’s commitment to carbon neutrality and sustainable travel with its first 100% electric team minibus, a Renault Trucks Master E-Tech
https://www.vanguide.co.uk/renault-trucks-master-e-tech-plays-football

Renault Trucks Master E-Tech plays football - VanGuide.co.uk The world's greenest football team, Forest Green Rovers, have taken an electric Renault Truck E-Tech minibus and its helping all the teams

There has been a lot of talk regarding Volkswagen Commercials new replacement pickup for the Amarok and it would appear they are now happy to talk a little bit more about it. The company will present the completely new generation of the Amarok ( yes - the name still remains) later this year. Read on to find out more....
https://www.vanguide.co.uk/volkswagen-launch-new-amarok-in-2022

Volkswagen launch new Amarok in 2022 - VanGuide.co.uk Volkswagen Commercials new replacement pickup for the Amarok has broken cover and ready to launch later this year in 2022

The Fiat Ducato Sportivo is the jewel in the crown of the Ducato range, offering a breadth of extra creature comforts and enhanced styling cues to help you and your business stand out from the crowd while also offering the same practicality and efficiency associated with the Ducato nameplate.
https://www.vanguide.co.uk/fiat-ducato-sportivo-review

Fiat Ducato Sportivo Review - VanGuide.co.uk The Fiat Ducato Sportivo is the jewel in the crown of the Ducato range, offering a breadth of extra creature comforts and enhanced styling

There's been a lot of news coming from the Ford Pro team and it's all based around the new battery electric E-Transit but there's been a lack of features and in-depth trim levels - this article gives you greater insight into the answers to those questions.
https://www.vanguide.co.uk/ford-e-transit-full-specification

Ford E-Transit Full Specification - VanGuide.co.uk The Ford E-Transit specification has been a little vague, but we take a closer look at the features including trim levels and battery / range

The long awaited announcement that production of Ford's all electric Transit has started is here and it will serve the European market from the Ford Otosan factory in Kocaeli, Turkey. Helping to celebrate this moment at the Gölcük plant, were Turkish government representatives, investors, employees and media.
https://www.vanguide.co.uk/ford-e-transit-rolls-off-turkish-line

Ford e-Transit rolls off Turkish line - VanGuide.co.uk The long awaited announcement that production of Ford's all electric Transit has started at the Ford Otosan factory in Kocaeli, Turkey

Ford have announced significant strides toward an all-electric future in Europe, which will see the company transformed and offering a new generation of four all-electric fully-connected commercial vehicles by 2024.
https://www.vanguide.co.uk/ford-to-launch-four-electric-vans

According to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the Vauxhall Vivaro-e still holds the number one position as the best-selling new electric Light Commercial Vehicle up to now in 2022.

https://www.vanguide.co.uk/vauxhall-vivaro-e-top-selling-electric-van

Vauxhall Vivaro-e top selling electric van - VanGuide.co.uk According to the latest registration figures the Vauxhall Vivaro-e holds the number one position as the best-selling electric LCV in 2022

Mercedes-Benz eSprinter is helping healthcare logistics company, Movianto, deliver the UK COVID vaccination programme, so read how its all achieved.

https://www.vanguide.co.uk/mercedes-benz-esprinter-helps-fight-covid

Mercedes-Benz eSprinter helps fight COVID - VanGuide.co.uk Mercedes-Benz eSprinter is helping healthcare logistics company, Movianto, deliver the UK COVID vaccination programme

When easyStorage were looking for a fleet of dependable vehicles to deliver a large-capacity, highly functional transport solution they trialled various different shapes and sizes, and the IVECO Daily 7-Tonne range proved to be the best solution. Wrapped in the trademark bright orange, there is no mistaking 3.8-meter high and 8.7-meter-long vehicles out on the road.
https://www.vanguide.co.uk/iveco-daily-for-easystorage

Iveco Daily for easyStorage - VanGuide.co.uk When easyStorage were looking for a fleet of vehicles to deliver large-capacity, highly functional transport the IVECO Daily 7t fit the bill

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles have given the new Hannover built ID. Buzz Cargo their world premiere this month which features Europe's first all-electric bus and transporter range.

https://www.vanguide.co.uk/volkswagen-id-buzz-cargo-van-launched

Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo van launched - VanGuide.co.uk Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles have given the new Hannover built ID. Buzz Cargo their world premiere this month which features Europe’s first

Whilst the numbers are still relatively low, demand for battery electric vans grew by an exceptional 347.6% in the month with 1,741 units registered, primarily as a result of some significant fleet orders, which positively distorted what is traditionally a low volume month.

https://www.vanguide.co.uk/electric-vans-take-off

Electric Vans take off ! - VanGuide.co.uk Whilst the numbers are relatively low, demand for electric vans grew by an exceptional 347.6% in the month with 1,741 units registered.

Peugeot has also recorded over 1000 Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Light Commercial Vehicle sales so far in 2022, ranking as the number one brand for sales in this sector with over 50% share of the market in February.
https://www.vanguide.co.uk/peugeot-sells-over-1000-electric-vans-already

Peugeot sells over 1000 electric vans already! - VanGuide.co.uk Peugeot has also recorded over 1000 Electric Vehicle Light Commercial Vehicle sales so far in 2022, ranking as the number one brand for sales

A new name in the UK electric van market, Innovation Automotive which sells the DFSK EC35 , have completed a deal with Halfords Automotive to use their network of electric vehicle repair and maintenance facilities. Read all about it......
https://www.vanguide.co.uk/innovation-automotive-use-halfords

Innovation Automotive use Halfords - VanGuide.co.uk Innovation Automotive have completed a deal with Halfords Automotive to use their network of electric vehicle repair and maintenance depots

After five intensive years of development work since the concept ID.Buzz was first shown at the Detroit Motor Show, the all electric Buzz Cargo van will have its world premiere on 9 March, making it one of the much awaited van launches this year

https://www.vanguide.co.uk/the-volkswagen-id-buzz-to-launch

The Volkswagen ID.Buzz to launch - VanGuide.co.uk After 5 years of development work since the concept ID.Buzz was first shown in Detroit, the cargo van will have its world premiere on 9 March

Maxus has launched a scheme which will see them commit £30 million as 2000 vans will get an extra £15,000 discount on the eDeliver9. Read all about it ......
https://www.vanguide.co.uk/get-15000-discount-on-maxus-edeliver9s

Get £15,000 discount on Maxus eDeliver9's! - VanGuide.co.uk Maxus has launched a scheme which will see them commit £30 million as 2000 vans will get an extra £15,000 discount on the eDeliver9

Its one of the worse kept secrets but the marketing team at Volkswagen have now confirmed that new Amarok will be launched on the global market in 2022, and it will include numerous driver assistance systems that are new to the pickup sector.
https://www.vanguide.co.uk/first-glimpses-of-new-volkswagen-amarok

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Readers who went to the CV Show last September may remember Vauxhall had a full size cutaway version of the Vivaro hydrogen on their stand and now Citroen's European version of the van, the e-Jumpy ( Dispatch in the UK), has been in with The SUEZ Group conducting real world trials at its Carcassonne site in France. But does a hydrogen make sense? - read on to find out!
https://www.vanguide.co.uk/citroen-e-jumpy-hydrogen-on-trial

Citroen e-Jumpy hydrogen on trial - VanGuide.co.uk Citroen's European version of the Dispatch, the e-Jumpy has been in with The SUEZ Group conducting real world trials in France

Safety features on a van are an important part of decision making process and the recently published Euro NCAP says the Fiat Ducato is No1 - but do you agree with there findings? Read on to find out.
https://www.vanguide.co.uk/stay-safe-with-a-fiat-ducato

Stay safe with a Fiat Ducato - VanGuide.co.uk Safety features on a van are an important part of decision making process and the recently published Euro NCAP says the Fiat Ducato is No1

The Citroen e-Berlingo LWB is the small electric van from Citroen and, in January 2022, it was upgraded to feature a new 50kWh battery pack. With the new Renault Kangoo about to launch, we tested the long wheelbase (LWB), entry-level Enterprise Pro model to see if Citroen has done enough to stay at the front of the pack?
https://www.vanguide.co.uk/citroen-e-berlingo-lwb

Citroen e-Berlingo LWB Review - VanGuide.co.uk The Citroen e-Berlingo LWB is the small electric van from Citroen and, in January 2022, it was upgraded to feature a new 50kWh battery pack.

Sales of new light commercial vehicle (LCV) fell dramatically by -26.9% to 17,566 registrations in the first month of 2022 compared with a great January last year, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). But why have we an image of the Ford Ranger? Read on to find out
https://www.vanguide.co.uk/lcv-sales-fall-dramatically-in-january

LCV Sales fall dramatically in January - VanGuide.co.uk Sales of new light commercial vehicle (LCV) fell dramatically by -26.9% to 17,566 registrations in the first month of 2022 compared with a bumper January last year, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT