In case you hadn’t heard, the electric revolution is already here with a big push from manufacturers, governments and campaigners to spark an interest in going green with your next van – but which are the best electric vans you can buy in 2025?
If the UK has the Ford Transit Custom, then when it comes to mid-size commercial vehicles, it’s fair to say France has the Renault Trafic and Italy has the FIAT Scudo – but which is the better medium van?
The summer may be coming to an end, but we’re turning up the heat at Vansdirect with some scorching offers on pre-registered vans with over 30% off selected models.
When it comes to load carrying ability, nothing beats a large van quite like a Ford Transit or Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – but with such strong competition in the class, which is the best large van you can buy in 2025?
Diesel vans are now the biggest source of harmful nitrogen oxides (NOx) in central London, surpassing taxis for the first time.
As many of us know, choosing and buying a new van for your business can be exciting, confusing and on occasions stressful. When in reality, it should just be exciting.
Everybody likes a pick-up. They look good while retaining the ability to carry or tow heavy loads. But do you have to pay tax on them?
We're sure that by now, you'll have read about how the demand for large vans is not only growing, but driving (ahem!) the growth of the commercial vehicle market.
This year has seen the number of vans on UK roads surpass 4 million. You may see that as a sign of thriving business and while that may be true, badly operated and maintained vans are a source of many headaches for British businesses - costing them millions of pounds every year and putting van safety (as well as their drivers) at risk.
Finance for light commercial vehicles comes in many forms. Because vans tend to be business purchases, lease and hire agreements are an attractive method for small businesses to procure their vehicles.
The British Government has announced that drivers caught operating a handheld mobile device will face 'severe penalties', starting from 2017.
If you're a van or fleet operator, you'll be all too aware of the demands placed on it every single day. Now that winter is upon us, the condition of your van is even more important. You wouldn't want to lose a vehicle to downtime at any time of the year, so making sure that your van(s) are well-maintained and prepared for the tasks ahead is vital - for you and your business.
The Citroen Dispatch is one of the most rounded vans on the market. Offering a choice of two lengths and two heights, the Dispatch shares its body shape with two other vans - the Peugeot Expert and Fiat Scudo.
In a world first, a 3D 'black box' for vehicles using a solitary dash cam has been demonstrated by Roke Manor Research.
As a driver of commercial vans, you'll be aware of the different speed limits for each van class. Now, a van driver who ignores speed limits pertaining to the van that they are driving has a higher risk of being caught.
When looking to finance a new van, it's inevitable that you'll have a lot of questions. New vans on finance come with many options, so how do you know which is best for you?
When you buy a van for the first time, it's easy to assume that driving your new van will be the same as driving your everyday car. But for the inexperienced, driving a van can be more tricky than you think.
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