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Morris Commercial secures funding for iconic all-electric JE van

Mike RuffMarch 18, 2023March 18, 2023

by Mike RuffMarch 18, 2023March 18, 20230

UK-based automotive engineering and manufacturing start-up, Morris Commercial has announced the completion of a significant funding round which will accelerate the final engineering, certification and...

Volkswagen secures double title at Business Van Awards 2023

Mike RuffMarch 10, 2023March 12, 2023

by Mike RuffMarch 10, 2023March 12, 20230

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles picked up two prestigious accolades at the 2023 Business Van Awards, with the Caddy Cargo named ‘Best Small Van,’ and the brand’s...

Volkswagen reveals new California Surf campervan

Mike RuffFebruary 28, 2023February 28, 2023

by Mike RuffFebruary 28, 2023February 28, 20230

Volkswagen has unveiled its new Transporter 6.1-based California Surf campervan, with prices starting from £68,234. Adding to the existing California range – consisting of Beach...

Volkswagen ID. Buzz named ‘Icon of the Year’ at the 2023 GQ Car Awards

Mike RuffFebruary 22, 2023February 23, 2023

by Mike RuffFebruary 22, 2023February 23, 20230

Volkswagen’s all-electric ID. Buzz has been named ‘Icon of the Year’ at the 2023 GQ Car Awards, after being praised for its ‘eye-catching’ design, impressive...

New Mercedes eSprinter to get 248-mile range

Mike RuffFebruary 10, 2023February 13, 2023

by Mike RuffFebruary 10, 2023February 13, 20230

The new Mercedes eSprinter van has unveiled with a significantly improved range. Customers will soon be able to purchase a long-wheelbase panel van with a...

Toyota Proace electric campervan: CampervanCo unveils “world’s first”

Mike RuffFebruary 1, 2023February 1, 2023

by Mike RuffFebruary 1, 2023February 1, 20230

CampervanCo has launched its Toyota Proace Eco REVOLUTION camper, claiming it to be the first ever commercially available multi-purpose, zero-emissions, electric campervan. The new model,...

Mercedes Citan UK pricing and specification announced

Mike RuffJanuary 31, 2023January 31, 2023

by Mike RuffJanuary 31, 2023January 31, 20230

Boasting a sharp new design and a stylish interior, the new Mercedes Citan panel van is now available to order by UK customers, with first...

Volkswagen ID. Buzz crowned Car of the Year 2023 at What Car? Awards

Mike RuffJanuary 19, 2023January 20, 2023

by Mike RuffJanuary 19, 2023January 20, 20230

Volkswagen’s all-electric ID. Buzz has been crowned the overall winner, ‘Car of the Year’, and category winner for ‘Large Electric Car of the Year’ at...

Classic Sprite 400 touring caravan acquired by National Motor Museum

Mike RuffJanuary 18, 2023January 19, 2023

by Mike RuffJanuary 18, 2023January 19, 20230

The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu has recently acquired one of the most popular caravans of the 20th Century – a Sprite 400 touring caravan....

Hobby MAXIA 595 KML: Hobby’s new family caravan

Mike RuffJanuary 9, 2023January 9, 2023

by Mike RuffJanuary 9, 2023January 9, 20230

Hobby has announced a new layout for its popular MAXIA caravan range. The MAXIA 595 KML offers berths for up to five people and a...

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Vans

Morris Commercial secures funding for iconic all-electric JE van

Volkswagen secures double title at Business Van Awards 2023

Volkswagen reveals new California Surf campervan

Volkswagen ID. Buzz named ‘Icon of the Year’ at the 2023 GQ Car Awards

New Mercedes eSprinter to get 248-mile range

Toyota Proace electric campervan: CampervanCo unveils “world’s first”

Mercedes Citan UK pricing and specification announced

Volkswagen ID. Buzz crowned Car of the Year 2023 at What Car? Awards

Classic Sprite 400 touring caravan acquired by National Motor Museum

Hobby MAXIA 595 KML: Hobby’s new family caravan

Investigation launched after motorhome ‘seen’ dumping toilet waste into public drain

Visitors welcomed back on Farne Islands following closure

Family ‘lucky’ to be alive after strong winds destroy motorhome

£5-a-night campervan stopover to open in Aberfeldy

Calls campervan and motorhome overnight parking in Gloucestershire

Storm Kathleen named and with snow and rain warnings issued for Scotland