Welcome to the Commercial Motor Truck & Van Buyers Guide 2006, our comprehensive review of the commercial vehicles on offer in...

While there have been no major additions to the light van world in the past year, what's available is, on the whole, a strong...

the units of Ford and Vauxhall, their little van remains competitive in terms of performance. Undergoing an update in 2003 has...

C2 produces 70hp and has exceptional manners, providing plenty of torque whenever you need it. But what's performance without...

The design may date back a decade. but the models' most recent facelift gave them new grilles, bumpers and mouldings. and...

The Doblo provides a quirky alternative to established big boys. There's now a 1.3-1i multijet unit to complement the...

the Punta offers plenty of positives to keep it competitive. Highlights include exceptional fuel economy from its 1.3-litre...

a two-year absence the Fiesta van has quickly established itself as a favourite with individuals and fleets alike. And that's...

A welcome addition to Ford's commercial range when it arrived in 2002, the Connect quickly established itself as the motoring...

more stylish than the other contenders i n the class. But this may be a case of style over substance as the conversion from...

need ultimate carrying capacity the Clio is well worth a look. What you get is a thoroughly engineered machine with a strong...

Nissan and Renault share identical produ in the commercial sector, though it's easy see which one developed this small van. 4...

In theory, this van should have died years ago thanks to a carrying capacity that is somewhat oft the pace when compared to the...

While not pulling in the plaudits or the sales that it did in its heyday the Combo still has enough in its repertoire to remain...

Only a few years ago VW was considered an alsoran in this category. But that's all changed with the arrival of the new Caddy....

Led by the Transit, heavy vans are expecting many changes during the year, which we've covered where we can. T he world of...

Not much more than a year after a major mechanical and interior upgrade, the days of the current Sevel family of Relay, Ducat°...

Although Transit continues to dominate the market, its share is slowly slipping as the opposition raise their game. The new...

The heavier and tougher the applicatir more attractive IvecoS van package bi thanks to uncompromising design and build quality....

The Portuguese-built Ism received a largely cosmetic makeover last summer, but the biggest change is that it will soon be...

One model ahead of the widespread replacement cycle is the Brummie newcomer. still less than a year old. After a slow start,...

The outgoing International Van of the Year began last year with a big reputation to maintain. The old model had proved to he a...

in its 10-year life. Mercedes' volume large van has consistently taken the number two spot in the market behind Transit, albeit...

as DaimlerChrysler's second brand, sold and supported byte Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle network. 2005 saw the first major...

While the 2004 upgrade gave the trio a new lease of Fite the market is still proving reluctant to commit in the requisite...

Ifs barely four years old in its current form, ha excellent payload, sophisticated specificatior and one of the best...

The three brands all benefit from the same vehicle in this sector. It has superb styling, fast and efficient engines and an...

In our 2005 mid-year review the Transporter usurped the Vivam from top spot in the medium van market sector thanks to rugged...

The LT shares the same body as the Sprinter, though the two products have diverged since launch with VW supplying its own...

Times are changing in the pickup world and the latest generation has really set a new standard for the rest to follow. N . so...

Ranger. though it remains very much in the old-school category. With the introduction of the next-generation of pickups, the...

Until recently the Rodeo was our pick of the bunch, and it still has plenty going tor it. The only vehicle in the sector with a...

Based on the Jeep Cherokee Sport, the Pioneer makes its miraculous conversion to commercial vehicle with the removal of the...

Where do we start? If you want history it's got it by the bucket load, but more importantly its offroad ability is, arguably,...

Based on the Ford Rangerthe B2500 is a no-f pickup, suited to those who just want to thro their gear in and get on with it. And...

Due to be replaced in the coining months the L200 has been an outright winner in the sales charts for some time But we don't...

nowadays and its Terrano offers a set-up that very few manufacturers have. Based on the passenger version it comes with a...

While the old Navara pretty much sal in the middle when it came to ability the new version has set the benchmark for others to...

For some people cost is the only buying decision worth bothering about and that's what makes Proton's Jumbuck stand out from...

This Land-Rover lookalike is built in Spain and is a cheaper alternative to the more established names in the sector. It's fair...

With a history that dates back to the 1950s there are few commercial vehicles that come with a reputation as worthy as the...

Many of this year's entries have had engine and cab updates in the past year and with several due to introduce Euro-4 compliant...

having to fight to establish itself in the UK market. While the price encourages interest. It stylish looks, decent cab access...

The market-leading 7.5-tonner LF45 continues to impress in roadtests and in market performance. The modern-looking cab—along...

Isuzu made the bold move of offering an automated transmission as standard on its truck line-up when it gave the NPR a makeover...

a lighter, more manoeuvrable alternative to the more established and bigger 7.5-tonners on offer in this sector, many truck...

The once ubiquitous Cargo has seen its crown slip in recent years as the king of the fleet sector, though the latest Eurocargo...

The TGL launched to a fanfare at the CV Show last year and has now been crowned International Truck of the Year 2006. The TGL...

The venerable range continues to soldier on. and will get an SCR exhaust system to clean up the emissions for Euro-4. Available...

An update to the Atego range in 2005 enhanced the appeal of the model. giving much better in-cab comfort for drivers thanks to...

Part of the DaimlerChrysler commercial vehicle empire, Mitsubishi continues to make steady progress in the light sector. The...

for sub-7.5-tonne applications. In tests it has impressed the Commercial Motorteam with its combination of superb handling....

The Midlum will receive a Euro-4 update this year with new engines and cab interior updates planned. New cab exterinr styling...

There's a lot of choice in the 12 to 26-tonne rigid market. It already contains many new trucks and there's at least one more...

Oaf's modular 'pick'n'mix' range moves into the middleweight sector with the LF55, which covers the weight range from 12 to 21...

range of rigids and tractors. For the distribution sector CF65 and CF75 are offered in 4x2 and 6x2 rigid variants. CF65 takes a...

At its launch, the ECM was available with MAN 008 220 and 280hp engines, but it is also now available with the whisper-quiet...

rigid trucks between six and 2 tonnes with eight wheelbase options. A Berk styled cab is available with either two or - Hirer...

The first part of the long overdue renaissance of MAN's light and middleweight ranges was the TGL, focusing on the 7.5-tonne...

A new naming policy means the range is now more rational. Up to 16 tonnes GVW. it is Atego, and Axor above, although a few...

By the time you read this, the first examples of the face-lifted Midlum will have landed in the UK, retaining the driveline...

Fora few years now. the Premium seems to have been largely overlooked, both by Renault and buyers. Now though, there's a brand...

No longer the new boy. the P-series is now an established player in the Scania Compared with P-cabbed versions of the old...

The biggest Volvo story waiting to be revealed is its long-awaited FL replacement for the lighter end of the market. Higher up...

Horses for courses could be the epitaph of the tipper market as manufacturers fight for business in a relatively small market....

The CF75 line-up is an impressive one, stretching from the 4x2 drawbar chassis right the way up to two-axle distribution...

The 12.6-litre engine that underpins the CF85 is the biggest in the class—it can be found pulling 44 tonnes in the CF tractor...

Poor marketing in the UK makes Nino the forgotten offspring in a strong competitive market. It's got the credentials to be a...

The Italians are looking to make fresh in the UK multi-axle market and the Trakke from the ashes of the EuroTrakker could...

A utility favourite, the 6x4 from MAN can often be found with a crane and tipper body fitted working for one of the gas....

The TGA tipper has been in the market for 18-months but hasn't made the impression the manufacturer would have liked. It's not...

The Actros, the previous M-B product for tippers, was good, but too heavy. Its lack of sales indicated this and it took only a...

There was never any doubting the strength of the Kerax and as a muckaway option its chassis leads the way when the term...

Essentially a Premium chassis with a rear double bogie, the Highway introduction to the multi-axle market has opened some...

Scania has gone some way to answering concerns regarding space in the cab with a new extended day cab on the P series. The...

Dawbarn & Sons Ltd, in conjunction with C&C Hydraulics Ltd, have developed the new WRAPTOR rollover system that sets the...

Pertiaps the forgotten multi-axle rigid here, the Strata still offers customers an effective product. iveco has pushed the...

Volvo's FM range ticks all the right boxes with comfort, performance, style and desirability leading the way. What's more, it...

Whatever model you're after, our new two-part tractor sec tion will make it easier to find what you're looking for. T his...

For urban mile buyers, Oaf's 4x2 FT55 with or sleeper cah — derived from the IS— is p12 28-tonnes GCW. Its six-litre Paccar CE...

For those who want a frugal fleet tractor without sacrificing driver appeal Dais CF85 fits the hill. Its torguey Euro-3 XEC...

The narrower-cabbed ECTartic comes with a day, standard root or high-root sleeper — like a TGA LX. The Euro-3 power choice is...

The ECT DoppelgangerMAN's TGA has a day, standard-height sleeper or LX high-roof sleeper cab choice. Beneath the hood at Euro-3...

For urban artic operators there's the 23tonne GCW Eurocargo 230E24TP with Tector engine up to 280hp with day/sleeper cabs. The...

Merc's little Atego-based urban artic can operate up to 28 tonnes with its six-litre engine delivering between 220-280hp....

The 4x2 Distribution chassis with standard sleeper and 320/370hp 11.1-litre OCi diesel is for those who want a...

As befits a manufacturer that concentrates purely on heavy trucks, Scania's P Series fleet spec is certainly impressive: for...

The 2.5m-wide FM cab is offered as a day, sleeper or high-root Globetrotter with no fewer than four trim levels. The 40-tonne...

Oaf is running a twin-track approach, selling the 12.6-litre Euro-3 XF95 alongside its new Euro-4/5 13-litre Euro-4 engined...

The premium ECT range is based around MAN's full-widthThigh-entry TGA cabin, starting with the standard roof single sleeper and...

You can tell a premium version of the TGA by its full-width cab. even if it does share the same Euro-3 engine options as its...

Following its recent revamp the • Actros now sits firmly where it belongs— in the premium sector—and the current version fits...

Renault's iconic Magnum had fresh life breathed into it recently by the 440 and 480bp 12-iitre DX112 diesel based upon the...

After denting its formidable reputation somewhat with the 4 Series, Scania has bounced back with a vengeance with the R cab....

The new D13 engine and other cab tweaks have raised FH's already-strong profile even higher. The 13litre straight six is...

Where to go, what to look for when you get there. Commercial Motor takes you through the second-hand buying proces T he...

Buying from auctions Simple rules apply here. Do your research. Decide on your budget. Stick to it. Auction houses offer a...

Buying from a manufacturer-owned or independent franchise used dealer Stick to your guns and don't get sucked into a deal that...

Buying from an independent dealer Independents will have good quality stock as well as older vehicles and will offer the same...

• Make sure you're insur have trade plates. The d might have some, but th need to come with you. • Do a standard driver's...

high-torque driveline. Launched in 2002 it is making its way back to used market normally found through MB franchised set ups....