van reviews

VW Crafter long-term test review

The VW Crafter has so many safety gadgets on board that only the most inattentive drivers could possibly crash it.

Vauxhall Combo long-term test review

Fuel efficient, practical and great to drive - the new Combo is a welcome addition to our long-term test fleet.

VW Transporter T6.1: Modest makeover concentrates on safety devices

Build quality was, of course, exemplary and in-cab noise levels were kept well under control

Renault Trafic is on the ball for emissions requirements

Renault Trafic is a worthy contender in its segment

First drive: Fiat Ducato's nine-speed auto gearbox is a 'game changer'

First Drive: Vauxhall Vivaro is UK-made but has strong continental influences

Its suspension had way too much bounce in it – so much so that I consciously slowed down to keep it calm

First drive: Renault Master's 'new tricks' worth waiting for

The low down torque enables the Master to operate at almost crawling speeds in fourth gear

Master Z.E is a green machine with price and range concerns

Master Z.E enters market with few direct rivals

Last test of stylish Mercedes-Benz Vito 116 Sport | long term test

I love that slick auto gearbox – an item that is still fairly rare in the van world

No complaints for Renault Trafic which ticks the 'wow' box : long-term test review

Lightness of touch on accelerator helps post close to official fuel consumption figures

VW Transporter road test | Business Pack pays for itself

Improved RVs mean that adding the Business Pack almost pays for itself. By Matt de Prez

Volkswagen’s e-Crafter range results in last-mile delivery suitability, first drive

Range makes the e-Crafter suitable for last-mile deliveries, but at a price. By Andrew Ryan

MAN TGE is a no-nonsense vehicle for high mileage fleets, first drive

MAN's TGE van compares well thanks to truck-matching support package, Matt de Prez reviews

Vauxhall's Vivaro might be a top performer but price will push fleets away

Vivaro is an accomplished performer, but higher running costs put it at a disadvantage for fleets, concludes Matt de Prez.

Our test fleet: Volkswagen Caddy Highline - April final test 2018

After six months of sterling work we bid a sad farewell to our trusty top-of-the-range Caddy

Mercedes-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.

First 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.

First 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.

First 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.

First drive: Volkswagen Crafter van review

Our first drive of the Volkswagen Crafter has shown it is a game-changing award-winning newcomer, despite its disappointing fuel economy.