John Kendall

2 weeks ago | vanfleetworld.co.uk | John Kendall

Chinese brand Yutung recently announced plans to bring its battery-powered 7.5-tonne truck to the UK. John Kendall heads behind the wheel to test out the latest arrival from the Far East. Operators looking for a compact, all-electric chassis, able to haul over 4.0 tonnes of body and load, have a new option with the UK launch of the Yutong TE7.

1 month ago | fleetworld.co.uk | John Kendall

By John Kendall / 1 minute ago / Latest News / No Comments The Kia range of PBV all-electric light CVs was given its international debut at the CV Show in Birmingham today, with the unveiling of the PV5. This slideshow requires JavaScript. Order books will open on 1 May for both commercial and passenger models, with prices starting from £27,645 for the L2H1 variant, the first to reach the market.

1 month ago | vanfleetworld.co.uk | John Kendall

The Commercial Vehicle Show is taking place at the NEC from 29 April to 1 May and there will be plenty to see. Here’s a brief look at what to expect from the light CV sector. FarizonChinese commercial vehicle producer Farizon will make its first appearance at the Commercial Vehicle Show in 2025, giving the SV (for Super Van) range its UK public debut. The van will be available in three lengths and with three roof heights, offering five models at launch. Load volume will span 6.95m3 to 13.0m3.

1 month ago | fleetworld.co.uk | John Kendall

Telecoms giant BT Group announced the UK’s largest-ever commercial EV fleet order at the start of 2025. In the run-up to this year’s CV Show, fleet account director Nigel Allsop spoke to Van Fleet World about the group’s electrification approach and considerations. BT Group operates one of the largest light CV fleets in the UK, with around 30,000 vehicles from vans to HGVs on its books.

1 month ago | fleetworld.co.uk | John Kendall

John Kendall takes delivery of our new Renault Rafale E-Tech Hybrid long termer. Renault Rafale E-Tech Hybrid iconic esprit Alpine 200hpP11d: £44,695 |BiK: 27% | CO2: 105g/km | MPG: 57.6–60.1mpg | On fleet: 49.2mpgIn many ways, the Renault Rafale has much in common with the Genesis GV60 which it has replaced on my drive. They are similar in size and design – medium/large SUVs capable of carrying five adults – and both are well specified.