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Long-term: Ford Transit Econetic

27 Sep 2011

Sojourn to the outreaches of the Lake District show the true mettle of the Transit Econetic.

On test: Nissan Cabstar SWB

21 Sep 2011

Trucks are losing ground against a mass of opposition but Nissan has a few aces up its sleeve.

First drive: Volkswagen Crafter

2 Aug 2011

New engine range is up to 33% more efficient.

First drive: Volkswagen Crafter

20 Jul 2011

With stronger, more fuel-efficient engines and a classy new front end, the Crafter now looks set to truly rival the best.

First drive: Volkswagen Amarok

13 Jul 2011

After an eight-month delay in launching its first 4x4 truck, Volkswagen has finally unleashed the Amarok on to the UK market.

First drive: Fiat Ducato Euro V

5 Jul 2011

Can it really be 30 years since the Fiat Ducato first appeared in Europe?

Long-term: Ford Transit Econetic

1 Jul 2011

We’re back riding with Transit, the king of vans.

First drive: Fiat Scudo Comfort L2H1 Euro V

8 Jun 2011

With a 163bhp Euro V powerplant under its bonnet, this van may just be a little too quick

First drive: Vauxhall Movano L4H2

2 Jun 2011

The first thing I thought about this massive Movano when it arrived for a week’s appraisal was that no way would this goliath fit on my driveway at home.

First drive: Fiat Fiorino

2 Jun 2011

Everyone at Fleet Van has been knocked out by the Fiat Fiorino since it first appeared on the fleet scene in 2008.

Long-term: Renault Kangoo Compact

1 Jun 2011

Our little Kangoo Compact is now safely back at Renault HQ waiting for its next assignment with another journalist.

First drive: Ford Transit Connect Electric

1 Jun 2011

Ford has joined the electric van fray with a new version of the Connect powered by battery.

First drive: Volkswagen Caddy

6 May 2011

Volkswagen’s meteoric sales rise looks set to continue as fresh models come on stream

First drive: Vauxhall Corsavan

6 May 2011

Sharp looks, a stop-start system and 70mpg on offer add up to a credible fleet package.

Long-term: Renault Kangoo Compact

4 May 2011

Regular readers will already know that we recently swapped our old Renault Kangoo Maxi for a Compact version – essentially a Maxi with the back end cut off.

Renault Trafic QS Sport

28 Apr 2011

Strictly speaking the Renault Trafic on test here – the glitzy Sport model – isn’t a fleet vehicle.

Renault Kangoo Maxi crew-cab (long termer, Jan)

29 Jan 2011

The recent bad weather has certainly played havoc with my plans to nudge our long-term Kangoo’s fuel consumption figure.

Vauxhall Movano

20 Jan 2011

The Vauxhall Movano has long been a fleet favourite at the heavy end of the market and now with a new model on offer there are even more reasons to choose it.

Despite the fact that I’m on record saying the Vauxhall Vivaro and its twin brother the Renault Trafic are probably my favourite vans to drive, this doughty fleet performer has never won a Fleet News or Fleet Van award since it was launched in 2001.