With extra ride height and enhanced traction, the Partner Grip is ideal for site work, says Dan Gilkes.
Dan Gilkes
Dan has been a commercial vehicle and construction equipment journalist for almost 30 years.
Dan has been a commercial vehicle and construction equipment journalist for almost 30 years. An automotive engineer and former fleet manager, he has driven almost every van, pickup and truck that has been launched in Europe over that time. As editor of VFW, his aim is to keep readers up to date with the latest developments in the light commercial world.
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Road Test: Ford Transit Connect Auto
Ford’s eight-speed automatic is good, if you can afford it, says Dan Gilkes.
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While high-riding four-wheel drive pickups are very much in demand, it is easy to forget that many fleets actually require a mix of on and off-road capability. Dan Gilkes takes a look at this growing sector of the LCV market.
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Used van and truck businesses split, to create experience centre and boost training capacity, says Dan Gilkes.
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Road Test: Mercedes-Benz X-Class
Mercedes grabs the top premium pickup title, at a price, says Dan Gilkes.
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Road Test: Nissan Navara N-Guard
Nissan maintains interest in Navara with N-Guard special, says Dan Gilkes.
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Road Test: Citroën Berlingo XL
The L2 Berlingo makes a strong case for downsizing, says Dan Gilkes.
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Spotlight: Ford Ranger
With more power, increased efficiency and a host of advanced technologies on-board, Ford’s updated Ranger pickup looks set to remain a best-seller across Europe, says Dan Gilkes.
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Many companies claim that their greatest asset is the staff that work for them. Ensuring van driver health and wellbeing is therefore an essential part of fleet management, says Dan Gilkes.
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Road Test: Volkswagen Crafter
Rear-wheel drive vans complete the diesel Crafter line-up, says Dan Gilkes.