Vans
Cheaper servicing for Volkswagen owners
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By Tim Nicholson · 05 Apr 2022
Volkswagen Australia has temporarily cut the price of its servicing plans for selected passenger, SUV and light-commercial vehicles.The German giant's Australian arm says it is "proactively responding to Australia's cost of living pressures" by making the
Toyota HiAce 2022 review: LWB diesel auto GL Package - GVM test
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By Mark Oastler · 23 Feb 2022
When the current HiAce was launched in 2019, it was a no-brainer that this sixth-generation model would continue - or probably increase - Toyota's long-standing dominance of Australia's mid-sized (2.5-3.5 tonne GVM) commercial van market.
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Finding it hard to buy a motorhome or caravan? How about a DIY van conversion?
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By Marcus Craft · 02 Feb 2022
If you’re having a tough time trying to find your dream motorhome or caravan because of the current overwhelming demand combined with supply-chain issues, then how about considering your own DIY van or bus conversion?
Five-star safety Hyundai Staria, Staria Load
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By Tim Nicholson · 17 Dec 2021
Hyundai's Staria people mover has matched its Kia Carnival cousin with a maximum five-star ANCAP crash safety rating.The eight-seat family hauler achieved better results than the model it replaced, the iMax, which only managed a four-star rating.The lates
Mercedes-Benz confirms 2022 electric van, MPV
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By Tim Nicholson · 02 Dec 2021
Courier deliveries and airport transfers are about to get a lot quieter and more environmentally friendly as of next year.Mercedes-Benz Vans Australia has confirmed it will add a number of new all-electric commercial vans and people-movers to its range mi
Volkswagen Caddy 2022 review
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By Tom White · 26 Nov 2021
In a tiny segment, the Caddy reigns supreme. For the fifth generation though, has VW pushed the cost envelope too far? We take a look at the range to find out.
Ford Transit/Tourneo Connect off local radar
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By Tim Nicholson · 13 Oct 2021
Ford has uncovered its Tourneo Connect light van in Europe, but the new-generation Volkswagen Caddy clone is unlikely to be offered in Australia.The Transit Tourneo is the passenger version of the Transit Connect light delivery van that sits under the Tra
Ford Transit Custom 2021 review: Sport 320L LWB DCiV GVM test
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By Marcus Craft · 26 Jul 2021
Light commercial vans are designed to carry a load during multiple trips as part of busy work days that include plenty of kilometres.The Ford Transit Custom Sport 320L double cab in van (DCiV) has a load space, but also a total of five seats inside (two upfront and three in the second row), so it has cargo- and passenger-carrying capability.How does it actually perform with a decent load onboard?
Iveco Daily E6 2021 review: Van load test
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By Mark Oastler · 05 Jul 2021
Iveco's Daily commercial range of vans and cab-chassis has been around since 1978 and in that time the Italian manufacturer has sold more than three million of them across the globe, in both LHD and RHD markets. In 2021, after more than four decades and six model generations, Iveco continues this steady evolution with its latest Daily E6 range.
Ford Transit Custom 2021 review: Sport 320S SWB tow test
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By Marcus Craft · 30 Jun 2021
The Ford Transit light commercial range is well-known and -regarded for its work-day functionality - and the Custom Sport variant adds to that rep. In 320S panel van guise this van may be engineered to carry loads onboard sans stress, but is it any good at towing a load? A 1765kg cherry picker should be enough of a burden to test this popular van's performance under pressure.