van reviews
- Large Panel Vans12 Nov 2020
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.
- Small Vans20 Feb 2020
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.
- Medium Panel Vans3 Oct 2019
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
- Medium Panel Vans9 Sep 2019
Renault Trafic is on the ball for emissions requirements
Renault Trafic is a worthy contender in its segment
- Medium Panel Vans7 Aug 2019
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
- Large Panel Vans7 Aug 2019
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
- Large Panel Vans3 May 2019
Master Z.E is a green machine with price and range concerns
Master Z.E enters market with few direct rivals
- Our Fleet24 Jan 2019
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
- Our Fleet17 Dec 2018
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
- Medium Panel Vans12 Sep 2018
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
- Electric and alternative fuel vans11 Sep 2018
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
- Large Panel Vans30 Jul 2018
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
- Medium Panel Vans20 Jun 2018
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.
- Small Vans12 Apr 2018
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
- Pick Up Trucks15 Feb 2018
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.
- Electric and alternative fuel vans18 Aug 2017
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.
- Electric and alternative fuel vans18 Aug 2017
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.
- Electric and alternative fuel vans31 Jul 2017
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.
- Large Panel Vans27 Jul 2017
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.