Pressure point
As the Euro 6 emissions regulations continue their progress into LCVs, Steve Banner examines Fiat Professional’s engineering choices
Public service
Municipal vehicles may appear to be mostly standard stuff, but they're anything but. And that's not just due to cost-cutting and efficiency, but also the recycling agenda. Brian Tinham reports
No lightweight
Vans may be shedding the pounds, but thanks to judicious design engineering, new materials and alternative thinking, they’re punching well above their weight, reports Steve Banner
Off the rack
Once described as niche, the market for quick-turnaround, ready-made trucks is one most manufacturers ignore at their peril. By Chris Tindall
Past, present and future
2014 was as disappointing for truck manufacturers as it was delightful for van OEMs – and commercial vehicle buyers generally. Brian Tinham reviews registrations and looks at the implications for 2015.
Ringing the changes
One month into 2016, it’s time to reflect on CV trends, the lessons of history – and trucks likely to deliver our requirements in the future. Brian Tinham reports from Iveco’s ‘State of the Nation’
Safe and sound
It may look unadventurous and for now only powered by diesel, but Volkswagen’s new Caddy van is as safe as they come. Steve Banner reports
Saving weight
The latest models of light commercial vehicles aim to maintain and even increase payloads in tippers, dropsides and conversions by revising powertrains, incorporating new materials and eliminating duplicated systems, among other means. Dan Gilkes reports
In lieu of legislation
The FTA’s Van Excellence scheme is picking up momentum. But, with van operators’ statistics for roadworthiness and compliance still at record lows, Dan Gilkes suggests it’s time to put up or shut up
In the vanguard
Vans were at the centre of the ACEA’s ‘Powertrain options for commercial vehicles’ conference in Brussels a couple of months ago. And not just the eight vehicles on show outside (three electric, three diesel, two CNG); they were a key part of the event indoors, too.