Van

Last week TNB reported on Scania’s vision for its electric future and the launch of the manufacturer’s first series production electric vehicles. The brand’s first fully electric truck (BEV) and plug-in hybrid alterative, will both be offered in L- and…

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has become the latest major van manufacturer to launch a fully electric model in the UK. The ABT eTransporter 6.1 – the brand’s first fully electric LCV – is now available to order. Developed in partnership with…

Two more major players in the home delivery market have revealed their job creation and expansion plans. First, independent parcel carrier Yodel revealed its plans for a long-term strategic investment in a new Northern ‘super-hub’ that will both secure and…

Amazon has placed an order for 1,800 electric Mercedes-Benz vans as it continues its drive to become net carbon zero across its business. The vans will be used to make deliveries in markets across Europe, with 500 – a mixture…

Tesco plans to recruit 3,000 new drivers to help it keep pace with demand as its online grocery delivery service continues to grow amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The new drivers will be among 16,000 permanent staff – in roles ranging…

Mercedes-Benz has announced UK pricing and specifications for the all-electric version of its iconic Sprinter model. The eSprinter will be priced from £51,950, excluding VAT and OLEV grant of up to £8,000. The new model comes in two variants –…

Just weeks after clocking up the UK’s biggest ever single order for electric commercial vehicles, the British-built Vauxhall Vivaro-e has enjoyed more success. Openreach, one of the nation’s largest fleet operators, has placed an order for 270 of the fully-electric…

Ford has introduced an innovative geofencing option on the new Ford Transit Custom plug-in hybrid to help improve urban air quality. The technology uses live location data to automatically switch the vehicle into electric drive mode whenever it enters pre-defined…

There’s more evidence this week of a resurgence in light commercial vehicle sales in the UK during July. Leading commercial vehicle auction company Manheim has revealed its sales broke all-time records for conversion rates and average selling prices during the…

Ford has introduced a new range of protection shields designed to help operators meet social distancing requirements. The new shields that provide a barrier between occupants for extra peace of mind can be fitted to Transit and Transit/Tourneo Custom vans…