Tom Webster

County of Bedfordshire

Deputy Head of the Digital Automotive Hub and Vans Editor at Parkers

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Articles

The electric Kia PV5 you can push your wheelchair into

3 days ago | carmagazine.co.uk | Tom Webster

► The Kia PV5 designed to take a wheelchair► Kia is producing its own conversion of the new PV5 van ► Lets you wheel your chair in at the side door, direct from the curbThe passenger version of the Kia PV5 is set to come as a wheelchair accessible vehicle, which will let you wheel straight onboard via the side door. The electric van will come with a 300kg-rated ramp and a bespoke belt-fastening system to keep wheelchair users safely secured on the move.
The new Renault Trafic - a funky electric van that isn't from a Chinese start up

2 weeks ago | carmagazine.co.uk | Tom Webster

► New Renault Trafic makes UK debut► One of three new medium electric vans from Renault► Estafette and Goelette also shown, all due late 2026The Renault Trafic range is heading in two opposite directions, with this all-new electric van set to go on sale alongside the existing diesel model. The all-new Trafic E-Tech is just part of the story, though, as Renault is also releasing two other interpretations of its medium-sized van using the same platform.
Government changes electric van licence laws

2 months ago | parkers.co.uk | Tom Webster

Changes made to electric van licence lawsThose who passed after 1997 no longer need extra trainingWill be able to drive EV vans up to 4.25 tonnes The government has scrapped the requirement for drivers to undergo extra training before they are allowed to get drive an electric van weighing 3.5 to 4.25 tonnes.
All new electric-only Renault Trafic, Estafette and Goelette E-Tech to launch in 2026

Feb 10, 2025 | parkers.co.uk | Tom Webster

The brand-new Renault Trafic will be offered as an electric van only and will be launched alongside two other vehicles on the same innovative platform. The Trafic will be joined by the smaller Goelette that is designed with conversions in mind and the Estafette, which was previewed by the Renault Estafette concept at the 2024 IAA commercial vehicle show.
Stellantis plans to close Luton vehicle factory

Nov 26, 2024 | parkers.co.uk | Tom Webster

Vehicle group Stellantis has announced plans to close the Luton factory, cancelling its previous intention to manufacturer its respective brands’ medium electric vans at the long-established plant.
The award-winning and value-driven new Renault Master

Nov 6, 2024 | parkers.co.uk | Tom Webster

New Renault Master puts aerodynamics to the foreMaster E-Tech electric has one of the best ranges in its classLarge van available now with value a core feature New Renault Master E-Tech 100% electric brings something totally fresh to the large van market, with each element bringing something to appeal to the customer who has a keen focus on getting value from every part of their commercial vehicles.
Renault Master takes Parkers Commercial Vehicle of the Year 2025 award

Oct 28, 2024 | parkers.co.uk | Tom Webster

Renault has muscled Ford off the top spot at the Parkers Van and Pickup Awards, with the new Renault Master named the Commercial Vehicle of the Year for 2025. The new Master came straight in at the top by winning the biggest prize but took two other awards in the process. It was also named the Best Large Van and the Best Electric Van, meaning it scooped the win in every category it was eligible for.
The future of Mercedes-Benz vans heads out on public test for the first time

Oct 10, 2024 | parkers.co.uk | Tom Webster

First public-road tests for future Mercedes vansWill all be based on a new platform called VAN EAFirst vehicles will be launching from 2026 onwards The first physical vehicles from Mercedes’ future electric van range have been out testing on public roads in prototype form. Mercedes is planning to switch all of its medium and large vans onto a new electric platform called VAN EA, which stands for Mercedes-Benz Van Electric Architecture.
Renault Estafette concept gives first look at the Trafic’s replacement

Sep 18, 2024 | parkers.co.uk | Tom Webster

Renault Estafette concept appears at 2024 IAA van showCreated in partnership with Volvo and logistics company CMA-CGMPreviews a production vehicle that will push Trafic medium van out Renault produced an eye-catching vehicle at the 2024 IAA van show in the form of the Renault Estafette electric van concept.
Kia PV5 van production model teased in official image ahead of 2025 launch

Sep 17, 2024 | parkers.co.uk | Tom Webster

First sight of production version of Kia PV5 medium vanShown in silhouette picture on the brand's IAA van show standFinished version set to be revealed in Q1 2025 ahead of a Q3 launch A teaser image has revealed the initial glimpse of the production version of the first of Kia’s electric vans, the Kia PV5.