Mercedes-Benz Vans delivers nearly 5,000 electric vehicles to Amazon’s delivery partners Nearly 5,000 electric vans to join Amazon’s transportation network – three-quarters of which are eSprinter, a quarter are eVito panel vans Published: 16 July 2025
Live Hazard Warnings For Vans Coming Soon! Euro NCAP has partnered with Data for Road Safety (DFRS) in a new initiative to introduce live hazard warnings for vans Published: 25 June 2025
Electric Trucks Now Cheaper Than Diesel Over Lifetime Costs A new study led by the University of Exeter has found that electric lorries are now the more cost-effective option over diesel counterparts when lifetime expenses are considered. Published: 25 June 2025
Dawn of a new era: the Vision V provides a glimpse of a new segment of luxury limousines Shanghai/Stuttgart. The introduction of the modular, flexible and scalable Van Electric Architecture (VAN.EA) will usher in a new era starting in 2026. With it, Mercedes-Benz is redefining the privately positioned van and taking it into the luxury segment with a special focus on the “Private Lounge”. The future model portfolio will range from practical, entry-segment family vehicles and exclusive VIP shuttles to luxurious limousines with an enormous amount of space, each in line with different customer requirements. By expanding the top-end of its model portfolio, Mercedes-Benz Vans is defining a unique segment of its own that bestows true greatness to automotive luxury. Published: 12 May 2025
Simple Changes That Could Save You Hundreds A Year! Independent van drivers and fleet operators across the UK could save over £500 a year simply by adopting more efficient driving habits, according to new data from road safety charity IAM RoadSmart. Alongside the financial savings, these small behavioural changes can also help reduce carbon emissions and improve public perceptions of van drivers. The findings, based on feedback from 4,500 participants who took part in IAM RoadSmart’s ‘Driving for Work’ training, reveal that a single van driver could cut fuel costs by approximately £539 annually. Published: 12 May 2025
Daimler Truck plans to build Europe’s largest semi-public charging network Daimler Truck plans new charging network under the TruckCharge brand Published: 17 April 2025
Next generation fuel cell truck: Daimler Truck tests first prototypes in the Swiss Alps Daimler Truck’s development team has built up first prototypes of Mercedes-Benz' next generation fuel cell trucks and has recently put them through their paces in a first series of demanding tests. Published: 15 April 2025
Changes To Driving Licence Rules For Electric Vans The Government is updating driving licence regulations to ensure that heavier electric vans have the same allowances as their petrol and diesel equivalents. On February 25, the Department for Transport (DfT) introduced secondary legislation in Parliament that will permit Category B licence holders to operate zero-emission vehicles weighing up to 4.25 tonnes. This update expands the scope beyond just goods vans to include minibuses, SUVs, and trucks. Published: 20 March 2025
Plug-in Van Grant Extended Until April 2026 Fleets looking to transition to electric vehicles will continue to receive financial support, as the plug-in van grant has been extended for another year. Originally set to expire in April 2025, the incentive will now be available until April 2026, providing up to £5,000 towards the cost of an electric van. Published: 14 March 2025