With the internal combustion engine ban coming into effect in just eight and half years, what does the future hold for this sector? The pick-up of the future is very much on the horizon and enthusiasts should have much to look forward to, albeit with some uncertainty. Glass’s Chief Commercial Vehicle Editor, Andy Picton, takes a closer look at the current situation and what could be coming our way.
There are a lot of van options and models out there, each increasingly with the latest technology, environmentally friendly performance, and fuel efficiency.How can you be sure that you’re choosing the right van for your business?
How about this for a pick-up? Honda has revealed this Civic Type R Pickup Truck concept capable of reaching 62mph in under 6secs and still able to carry a load in the bed
NEED a tipper, just now and again? Now here's the Mule Tipper Insert - a simple solution for anyone wanting to turn their pick-up into a tipper, without any bodywork changes or going to the expense of a chassis cab-based conversion. It’s the brainchild of three friends with specialist backgrounds in Formula One, metal structural construction and hydraulics who decided to create [...]
PICK-UPS are more than workhorses for construction or agriculture, they can be mean machines, as lifestyle superhero best new pick-ups made clear in Detroit with the likes of Raptor clashing with Titan Warrior and Ridgeline. Ford Raptor SuperCrew Ford Raptor U.S. pick-up buyers want and apparently need more space, even those who want to buy the most radical - the Ford [...]
Invis-A-Rack: great carrying solution for tradespeople driving pick-ups THERE'S a new cargo management system for pick-ups called Invis-A-Rack. It should be just perfect for trades - such as plumbers, builders, garden landscapers and joiners - that need to carry ladders or longer items. The Invis-A-Rack Cargo Management System features a retractable cab-level racking system which means trades can carry ladders, [...]
The Chinese built pick-up's maximum braked towing weight has been increased to 2.5 tonnes after tests at Millbrook.
L200 double cab on test.
We review the re-vamped version of Britain's best-selling pick-up.
A single- or double-cab with an open tray back. Most often with a drop-down tailgate and very occasionally with dropsides. Seen most often in 4x4 form. Ideal for trades where some form of off-road ability is required, such as farming, forestry, tree surgery and landscaping.
Story: COLIN DAWSON The UK used market for vans is still is buoyant despite the ravages of recession, according to Manheim, the world’s largest automotive auction business. Figures from the company’s latest market analysis show that while the average value of vans dropped by £220 (or 5%) compared with June 2012 prices, the average resale price of vans [...]
Author: Robin Roberts Research undertaken by Auto Styling Truckman has revealed that the addition of a hard top accessory to a pick-up truck adds value to the vehicle for resale. Respected industry journal Glass’s Motoring Guide has confirmed that having a hard top fitted would definitely increase a vehicle’s value. Along with the improved ‘curb appeal’ and [...]
NEW Ridgeback range of hard tops for pick-ups aimed at fleet and commercial vehicle operators.
COMMERCIAL 4x4 pick-ups and double cabs are in demand - so if you have one to sell, now's the time to off-load it.
HILUX gets power hike and additional payload upgrade in latest revisions to range.
USED 4x4 pick-up prices rise have gone up by nearly 50% since February reports auction house Manheim.
