Articles by Simon Harris
- Case Studies31 May
‘Our vision of the future is zero accidents, zero emissions, and zero inefficiency,’ says Mercedes-Benz Trucks’ Mike Belk
Mike Belk outlines Mercedes-Benz Truck’s vision of the future, and parent Daimler is investing £2.2bn to achieve it.
Medium Panel Vans17 MayMercedes-Benz responds to operator demand with remote vehicle management in next-gen Sprinter, first drive
The next generation Sprinter is a staggeringly good overall package with Mercedes Pro Connect and front-wheel drive. By Simon Harris
Electric and alternative fuel vans13 AprFirst drive of the Master ZE reveals Renault has fleets ‘in mind’
Renault’s biggest van becomes more environmentally friendly with the introduction of an electric version. By Simon Harris
Electric and alternative fuel vans21 MarNissan increases range on e-NV200 Acenta van without compromising design, first drive
The electric success of the Nissan e-NV200 Acenta makes other manufacturers sit up and take notice, first drive reveals.
Pick Up Trucks15 FebMercedes-Benz new pick up X-Class ticks all the workhorse boxes in first drive review
Simon Harris finds the new pick-up X-Class has Navara influences but it’s very much a Mercedes-Benz in terms of equipment and interiors.
Medium Panel Vans14 DecFirst drive: All-new Ford Transit Custom
Five years down the line, Ford's Transit Custom introduces improvements that might not be immediately obvious, Simon Harris reports.
Large Panel Vans17 OctFirst drive: Volkswagen Crafter Startline
The Volkswagen Crafter has become more competitive for the 2018 model year, with the addition of new variants that boost its capability and broaden its appeal.
Electric and alternative fuel vans18 AugFirst drive: Volkswagen Caddy van review (gallery)
Running on compressed natural gas could be good for business but UK lack of refuelling points may block progress for the Volkswagen Caddy.
Electric and alternative fuel vans18 AugFirst drive: Renault Kangoo van review (gallery)
The Renault Kangoo has extended its range by half as much without a drop in payload or cargo volume.
Electric and alternative fuel vans31 JulFirst drive: Peugeot Partner and Citroën Berlingo van review (gallery)
Citroën and Peugeot between them take the lion’s share of the small van market, with the Berlingo and Partner, as discovered in our latest electric van review.
