Volkswagen details larger load capacity of new Transporter

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has given us a first look at the all-new T7 Transporter, which is due to go on sale next year.

VW electric van fleet deal ‘one of the largest’ struck so far

An order for 650 ID Buzz Cargo vans from Mitie is one of the largest fleet deals to date for the electric vehicle (EV), says Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.

Fleet takes delivery of 100 VW ID Buzz Cargo electric vans

A commercial fleet operator has made the switch to all-electric vehicles with the world’s largest handover of Volkswagen ID Buzz Cargo electric vans.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles opens new van centre

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has opened a new van centre in Exeter, which will be operated by the Yeomans Group.

Van overloading risk exposed by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles

Almost half of van drivers are risking a £300 fine or a court order from overloading their vans, according to a survey by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.

Businesses face £3.7bn bad back injury bill for van drivers

Industry jobs: Roles filled at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Michelin, Indicata, FLA, Believe and Autotech Academy

The latest industry appointments, including John Ricardo-Neto named new head of product planning at VWCV.

Volkswagen conducts its first autonomous driving tests with passengers

A fleet of self-driving prototypes, based on the ID.Buzz, have hit the roads in Munich, where they will carry decision-makers from politics and business.

Industry jobs: Roles filled at VWCV, ATS Euromaster, Fleet Procure, Allscreens Nationwide, Herd Group and Wagonex

Latest industry jobs news, including Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles appoints new head of direct sales.

Industry jobs: Roles filled at Volkswagen, Oxa, Durite, Assurant and CoolKit

Latest industry jobs news, including David Hanna leaves VWCV for role at Volkswagen UK.

VWCV reports strong demand for ID Buzz Cargo but awaits EV roadmap

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles remains in discussion about its electric vehicle roadmap with no news yet on full electric versions of the Caddy, Transporter or Crafter.

Volkswagen Group confirms attendance at Company Car in Action

Volkswagen Group UK has confirmed its attendance at Company Car in Action (CCIA) 2023 for the first time.

VW Multivan MPV pricing to start from £43,160

Volkswagen has revealed pricing and specifications for the new T7 Multivan, which will replace the existing Caravelle, Sharan and Touran people carriers.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles names new head of sales

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has announced changes to its senior management team to prepare for a “new era” of electrification.

Claire English named new head of fleet at Audi UK

Audi UK has announced James Buxton will be leaving the business, with Claire English named the new head of fleet.

James Douglas named as head of sales operations at VW UK

James Douglas has moved to a new role within the Volkswagen Group as head of sales operations for VW UK.

VWCV boss laments 2020, but remains upbeat about 2021

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles director Cian O’Brien described 2020 as a “tale of two halves” for the company in his first address to the UK media since taking up the role last July.

DVSA wants MOTs booked now to avoid September rush

The DVSA is urging operators of vehicles due an MOT in September, October or November, to bring them forward to beat the expected rush for tests in the autumn.

Centrica strikes EV home charge point deal with VW Group

Centrica and Volkswagen Group have agreed a three-year partnership to provide home charging units for new EV owners.

‘We need to be bespoke when customers need it,’ says VWCV sales director

James Douglas has evaluated VWCV’s offering and implemented changes that recognise the equal importance of sales and aftersales. Stephen Briers reports