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Plans for electric commercial vehicle manufacturing in Wales Jan 31, 2012: A North Wales businessman wants to manufacture purpose-built electric commercial vehicles at Minffordd, Porthmadog

Tougher tailpipe emissions will cloud used van values warn CAP Jan 30, 2012: New emissions rules could spell unforeseen costs for operators - sparking caution and lower residual values in the used market warn used van pricing experts, CAP

Now van users get electric power grant Jan 18, 2012: New Plug-in Grant is worth £8,000 off list price of CVs with battery power

CV buyers are becoming choosier, says industry Jan 16, 2012: Small and big vehicles are polarising as market demand moves away from mid-point models

Toyota get head start on rivals with newest Hilux Jan 4, 2012

Toyota gained a head start over the very strong competition in the pick-up market by releasing their revised 2012 models before the end of December

Caravelle Edition 25 is something special Dec 21, 2011: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has announced details of a stylish special edition model for its luxury, executive Caravelle passenger carrying range, the Edition 25

Weekend roadtest : Renault Kangoo ZE Dec 10, 2011

Renault's ground-breaking Kangoo ZE new plug-in all electric van has just been voted International Van of the Year 2012 by a jury of 22 European journalists specialising in light commercial vehicles and its now on sale in Britain

Renault's new van is best in the world and on sale in UK next week Nov 26, 2011: International Van of the Year is the Renault Kangoo ZE which goes on UK sale next week

First of new generation tippers joins Welsh fleet Nov 25, 2011: The first Volvo FMX 8x4 tipper sold in South Wales joined Bob Gay Plant Hire

Vauxhall and Nissan launch new vans to cut emissions Oct 26, 2011

Vauxhall's all-new Combo panel van is about to become a firm favourite of owner-drivers and large fleets alike and Nissan's bold plan to double its share of Europe's LCV market within three years has been given a boost

New Fiat Ducato delivers more refinement and performance Oct 17, 2011: After three decades and five generations, the new Fiat Ducato goes on sale this month

Rhys Davies put faith in Volvo family for logistics fleet Oct 14, 2011

Rhys Davies Freight Logistics has recently taken delivery of eight new Volvo FH tractor units at its Welsh headquarters

Welsh haulier invests in Mercedes-Benz trucks Oct 12, 2011

Mercedes-Benz Axor offers best of both worlds for John T Evans

In Transit gloria, Ford's silver and graphite celebration Sep 30, 2011: For Ford of Britain's centenary, the Ford Transit team has released 180 special edition Transit SportVan models in metallic silver and graphite

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Welsh business slims down to meet demand with new truck Sep 5, 2011: Compact dimensions and light weight are key features of new models' orders

Fiat launch mini-pick up for trades people Aug 30, 2011

The appeal of Fiat Professional's award-winning Doblò Cargo range has just been broadened with a version never before introduced by a large volume manufacturer

Owens moves to contract hire to cut costs with new tractor units Aug 16, 2011: First investment in 225-strong fleet for two years will being big savings to Welsh specialist

EV van values forecast to collapse on the used market Jul 28, 2011: Valuers write down second hand prices amid concern over battery replacement costs

Toyota and Vauxhall roll out new models to boost cv sales Jul 18, 2011

Toyota's "indestructible" Hilux has a new look and new hi-tech features for 2012 including a comprehensive re-style from the A-pillar forwards, with a new bonnet, radiator grille, headlamps and bumper, plus new wheel designs and new side bars and steps for the top-of-the-range Hilux Invincible

Superclean Corsa expects to sweep up sales of small vans Jul 13, 2011

Upgraded Vauxhall Corsavan is cleanest on market with very low emissions

Britons return to borrowing for cars Jul 12, 2011: More competition is keeping rates keen and the van sector is also doing well

Supply shortage of used vans coming over next few years Jul 5, 2011: Market slowdown in 2008 now beginning to be felt on second-hand market and it's going to get worse, say auctioneers

Gas powered bus hits the road in Wales Jul 1, 2011: The first gas powered bus being tested in Wales will be demonstrated throughout the UK by a Newport-based specialist

Nissan NV200 enhanced for 2011 Jun 20, 2011

Nissan's commitment to the latest technology and innovation has led to the introduction of a range of enhancements for the NV200, adding everything from satellite navigation to a more powerful engine