Insurance premiums for vans on downward trajectory
Insurance premiums for vans have fallen by 8.9% in the last year, according to new data from Consumer Intelligence. Its Van Insurance Price Index has revealed that average prices fell […]
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MOT failure rate for LCVs suggests fleet neglect
New data has revealed that the MOT failure rate for LCVs was twice that of cars last year, resulting in longer vehicle off-road times and business disruption. According to Tyresafe, […]
Van drivers back electric switch
Research from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has revealed that more van drivers than ever believe an electric model would suit their business. Its research found that 75% of those questioned said an […]
Large van fleets woefully short of ZEV Mandate targets
Large van fleets will fall woefully short of ZEV Mandate targets without urgent government support. Bedeo, a UK-based pioneer in large van electrification and retrofit technology, has written an open […]
ZEV Mandate targets leaving vans behind
The government has been told it may need to revise ZEV Mandate targets for vans as early as next year. Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders found […]
Ford Transit tops list of stolen vans
New data has revealed that Ford Transit vans were the most stolen vans in the UK in the last 12 months. The research found that more than 11,000 vans were […]
ZEV Mandate updated to ease targets for VMs
The UK government has announced that the ZEV Mandate will be changed to make it easier for vehicle manufacturers to meet targets. It has announced that the 2030 deadline for […]
Fleets to keep diesel vans running for longer
A new white paper has been published to support businesses who want to keep their diesel vans on the roads for longer. The paper, written by FleetCheck, has been produced […]
White van man stereotype debunked by Mercedes-Benz
New research from Mercedes-Benz Vans UK has debunked the stereotype of the ‘white van man’, with almost half now degree-qualified. It found that 46% of van drivers hold a Foundation, […]
New van buyers face £15.5m VED bill
New van buyers will spend an average of £1,732 extra on Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) from April, according to a new study. If 2024 van sales patterns continue, this will […]
Electric vans on cusp of sales charge – Venson
A new white paper has concluded that take-up of electric vans in the UK could accelerate rapidly despite obvious challenges. Published by Venson Automotive Solutions, the ‘Living Your Best e-Van […]
Van thefts near 12,000 with Ford most targeted make
Van thefts in the UK approached 12,000 between October 2022 and 2023, according to figures from the DVLA. Travis Perkins obtained the figures through a Freedom of Information request. They revealed […]
