Phil Huff
Owner and Automotive Editor at Calibre Magazine
Owner and Editor at Professional Pickup & Professional Van
Full-time automotive journalist for newspapers, magazines & web. Also @ProVanPickup, @CALIBRE_mag and @AverageJoesBlog. Bluesky: https://t.co/WUh4IVvox9
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1 week ago |
professionalpickup.com | Phil Huff
Hampshire-based Quirepace has strengthened its long-standing relationship with Toyota by adding more Proace vans to its fleet, continuing a partnership that has spanned over 15 years. The company, which specialises in pneumatic tube systems and industrial vacuum equipment under the BVC brand, has now fully switched its light commercial fleet to Toyota. In the last five years alone, it has taken on more than 45 vehicles from the Toyota Professional range.
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2 weeks ago |
professionalpickup.com | Phil Huff
Van drivers working as handymen, decorators, and gardening trade are paying some of the lowest insurance premiums in the UK, while courier drivers continue to face the highest costs, according to new analysis from Go.Compare. The comparison site analysed thousands of comprehensive van insurance policies purchased in 2024 and found that occupation plays a major role in determining what drivers pay.
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2 weeks ago |
professionalpickup.com | Phil Huff
Fiat has introduced the Tris, a new compact, all-electric, three-wheeled vehicle, to its commercial vehicle range. Designed specifically for last-mile logistics and small business use in urban environments, it’s unlike anything else on the market. At just 3.17 metres long and riding on three wheels, the Tris represents a very different take on commercial transport. It’s about as far removed from a conventional van or pickup as you can get — it’s shorter than a Ford Ranger’s wheelbase.
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2 weeks ago |
professionalpickup.com | Phil Huff
Maxus has added Aquila Truck Centres to its UK dealer network, as the brand continues to expand its national footprint. The move brings the number of Maxus dealer locations across the UK to more than 80, with further appointments expected during 2025. Aquila operates across the West Midlands with sites in Birmingham, Gloucester, Tamworth, Telford, West Bromwich, Worcester and Tipton.
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3 weeks ago |
calibremag.com | Phil Huff
Heesen Yachts has delivered Santosha, the first in its new 57-metre aluminium series and a vessel that brings together contemporary style, efficient engineering, and a growing emphasis on sustainability. Launched under the project name Akira, Santosha is built on Heesen’s Fast Displacement Hull Form, developed by Van Oossanen Naval Architects.
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