Stuart Masson
Stuart founded sister site The Car Expert in 2011. Originally from Australia, Stuart has had a passion for the car industry for over thirty years. He now provides overall direction for our four automotive titles.
Ford to offer campervan conversion directly through dealers
Ford has announced that the Nugget, a campervan version of its Transit Custom, will be available to order directly from Ford dealers later this year.
Nissan NV300 concept showcases recycled battery tech
Nissan has built a new NV300 concept van conversion to highlight a new integrated portable battery pack made from recycled Nissan Leaf batteries.
VW and Ford to jointly develop new LCVs
Ford and VW have announced a partnership to develop new vans and pick-ups, as well as share development of electric vehicles and other future technology.
Ford celebrates partnership with RNLI
Ford has concluded a deal with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) to supply the charity with more than 450 vehicles over the next three years.
Poor December results bring rollercoaster LCV sales year to a close
It was a poor showing for December new LCV registrations, with results down nearly 9% to close the year for 2018 in figures published today by the SMMT.
Mayor of London launches scrappage scheme for older diesel vans
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has launched a scrappage scheme to help small businesses prepare for the capital’s new Ultra Low Emission Zone.
The Christmas getaway rush has arrived
Every delivery driver in the country will probably already know this, but the worst hotspots for Christmas traffic jams have been identified.
Tips for off-road driving
Many pick-up owners may work their trucks hard in day-to-day business, but worry about actually taking them off-road. We've got some handy tips to help.
Van drives down dual carriageway with huge Christmas tree on its roof
A "shocking" picture of a van carrying an enormous Christmas tree on its roof on a dual carriageway has prompted police to warn drivers ahead of the festive period.
Another strong month for new LCV sales in November
The LCV market is enjoying a strong finish to a turbulent year in 2018, with new registrations up by 10% in November, following a 14% increase in October.
Drivers face fines for incorrectly loading their Christmas trees
Up to 75% of motorists planning on buying a real Christmas tree this year are unaware of the laws around safe loading of bulky items, a new report claims.
Renault Masters the art of F1 car transportation
Renault has created an eye-catching showcase for its van conversion programme by creating a bespoke car transporter for the Renault Sport Formula One team.
Volkswagen delivers new contract hire offers
Volkswagen has launched new contract hire offers across its van range, with up to £3,000 of initial rental contribution and two free services.
Fiat Black Friday Sportivo van offers
Fiat Professional is offering customers a special Black Friday contract hire deal on all Sportivo specification vans ordered before 7 December.
Mercedes-Benz cooks up a Storm for Black Friday
Mercedes-Benz has launched a special Black Friday offer involving contract hire deals on a special edition X-Class Storm pick-up and Vito Sport van.
New Mitsubishi L200 pick-up truck revealed
Mitsubishi has unveiled a new version of the L200 pick-up truck, signalling a facelift for the fifth-generation of its venerable workhorse.
Large van sales carry the new LCV market in October
Strong sales of large vans overcame falls of medium and small vans to help the overall new LCV market post growth of 14% in October.
Volkswagen announces special-edition Amarok Aventura
Volkswagen has topped its specification offerings for its Amarok pick-up with a new special-edition Aventura trim.
Special 30th anniversary VW California launched
Volkswagen is celebrating three decades of its legendary California campervan with a new special edition called the California 30 Years.
Renault bolsters van range with Premier Edition models
Renault has added a high-spec trim level called Premier Edition to its Kangoo, Trafic and Master van models.
The Premier Edition specification boasts extra standard...
Greener taxis help reduce driver pollution exposure
The type of vehicle a London cab driver chooses can drastically affect their exposure to pollution, a university survey has found.
Isuzu adds new D-Max Fury pick-up for 2019
Isuzu has reintroduced the D-Max Fury nameplate to its ubiquitous range of pickups, bringing an aggressive new edge to the updated truck.
Addison Lee plans autonomous minicabs within three years
A partnership between Addison Lee and software company Oxbotica could see driverless taxis on London streets in just three years.
£100m road maintenance aims to prevent 1,450 deaths and serious injuries
Around 1,450 deaths and serious injuries could be prevented through “rehabilitation” of the riskiest council-managed A roads in England.
New LCV registrations down 6% in September
Small and medium vans were chiefly responsible for the new LCV market falling 6% in September compared to the same month last year.