Electric stars capture the CV Show limelight

Our June print and digital issue takes a look back at the CV Show, which took place at the NEC in mid-April. Manufacturers and suppliers were there in good numbers, including Ford, Iveco, Nissan, Isuzu and Maxus, and we spent some time talking to all of these – and more – to find out what their plans are for the future. We’ve a special section inside.

As fleets ponder how quickly they can switch to an EV, we’re working with a number of companies who offer different solutions to help you transition your fleet to electric motoring. EV fleet management, EV charging solutions, EV rental and EV leasing are all covered, with contributions from Rolec, Sevadis, Europcar, Northgate and Corparison. And for those of you hoping to get that new commercial vehicle when you want it, Vanaways may offer a solution, while when it comes to commercial conversion, CPL has got you covered as well.

If you’re crying out for some car news, don’t worry, because this issue also contains road tests on our Medium Electric Car of the Year, the Cupra Born, and Mazda’s first plug-in hybrid, the CX60 SUV. We also have news on the face-lifted Jaguar I-Pace and Lexus RX450h +, both premium PHEVs. There’s also a look at the Volkswagen ID.4 and news on the entry-level BMW i4 35, offering a cheaper entry point to an EV car that we really like.

Continuing our commercial focus, this issue also contains a number of electric van reviews, including the Mercedes-Benz eVito, which now comes with a much improved electric range, the Toyota Proace City Electric and the new VW Amarok. Also for pick-up customers we take a first drive in the new Ford Ranger Wildtrak, and review the Isuzu D-Max DL40. Finally, we spent an enjoyable time at Renault Truck HQ in Warwick, with Grahame Neagus, Head of LCV & Municipal UK & Ireland Commercial Sales, who kindly showed us around the conversions options they offer on the Renault Truck Trafic.

To close out this edition, we’ve stories on Citygate Volkswagen’s new Van Centre in St Albans and Auto Services Perth, which sells both Maxus and Isuzu D-Max to our readers in Scotland. Enjoy.

Andrew Walker, Editor and Publisher

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