Flagship Farizon dealership opens doors
The new flagship dealership of LCV market entrant Farizon has been officially opened by distributor Jameel Motors UK. The site in Park Royal, London, will serve as both a dealership and UK HQ for the brand and distributor. Jameel Motors UK says it has invested £1.3 million in a comprehensive refurbishment of the site. The […]
Ford and Renault set for LCV collaboration
Ford and Renault Group have signed a letter of intent to explore collaborating on LCVs. The agreement comes as part of a wider partnership between the two manufacturers, which will also see the development of two new Ford electric cars on Renault’s Ampere platform. The LCV deal is set to include both Ford- and Renault-branded […]
Huntsman Accessory Pack launched for Isuzu D-Max
Isuzu has introduced a new Huntsman Accessory Pack for its D-Max pick-up. Based on the range-topping V-Cross trim level, the pack was first unveiled at the CV Show. It is said to be designed to meet the needs of gamekeepers, forestry workers, and sportspeople. Equipment included with the pack includes an under-rail bed liner, an […]
Isuzu D-Max EV enters National Grid fleet trial
The new Isuzu D-Max EV is being trialled by National Grid engineers. The model is being trialled by eight engineers across National Grid Electricity Distribution’s (NGED) Midlands, South Wales and South West regions, in real-life operational conditions. The trial is said to follow four years of close collaboration between NGED and Isuzu, led by NGED’s […]
Mercedes-Benz reveals new van architecture
Mercedes-Benz has taken a novel approach to revealing its next-generation Sprinter van, by carving it out of stone. ‘The Boulder’ is said to give a glimpse of the future of Mercedes’ most important van, with a vehicle half-emerging from a granite block – to illustrate that the next Sprinter will be as solid as a […]
New Toyota Hilux revealed with EV and 48V hybrid options
Toyota has unveiled the new, ninth-generation version of its Hilux pick-up truck. The new model – which will be offered only as a double-cab truck – will launch with a choice of fully electric or 48V hybrid diesel powertrains. The EV will feature a 59.2kWh battery, and front and rear e-axles providing permanent all-wheel drive, […]
Kia PV5 Chassis Cab revealed
Renault revealed the production version of its Trafic E-Tech medium van at the Solutrans commercial vehicle show in Lyon, France in November. The panel van, which will be the biggest seller, will be the first of the Trafic E-Tech line-up to go on sale in the UK late next year and will be followed in […]
Renault unveils new Trafic E-Tech
Renault revealed the production version of its Trafic E-Tech medium van at the Solutrans commercial vehicle show in Lyon, France in November. The panel van, which will be the biggest seller, will be the first of the Trafic E-Tech line-up to go on sale in the UK late next year and will be followed in […]
Kia PV5 arrives in UK dealerships
Kia’s 63 PBV (Platform Beyond Vehicle) centres have taken delivery of the PV5 electric van as the brand makes its debut in the UK light commercial vehicle sector. With the manufacturer well established in the passenger car sector, Kia’s boss Paul Philpott said the PV5 was in a strong position to make its mark. “The […]
Ford E-Transit Custom gets battery upgrade, new all-wheel drive option
Ford has announced upgrades for its E-Transit Custom electric medium van. From early next year, the van will come with a bigger battery, with useable capacity up from 64kWh to 71kWh. This boosts the maximum range on the official WLTP cycle from 209 miles to 231 miles. The upgraded battery comes with improved charging capability, […]