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Sci-Fi Vans From Kaiyun Energy Face Back-To-Reality Challenges
This year’s IAA show in Hanover showcased a variety of innovative vehicles, but few drew as much curiosity as the futuristic lineup from Kaiyun Energy.
YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE, DON'T YOU?
professionalvan.com/sci-fi-v…
Next-Gen Electric Ranger Is an “Exciting Game Changer”
@FordPro is shaking up the pickup market with an all-electric Ranger set to launch in 2027.
CEO: “I’ve seen a lot of game-changers, but the electric pickup has got to be one of the most exciting!”
professionalpickup.com/ford-…
🚨 Budget Hits Double-Cab Pickups With Massive Tax Hike 🚨
The government has delivered its Autumn Budget, and it’s bad news for double-cab pickups, which will soon be classified as cars, leading to cost increases for drivers and businesses.
LATEST >>> professionalpickup.com/budge…
Green Light for Canoo: US Electric Vans Get UK Approval
Canoo is taking a first step into the UK with regulatory approval for its electric vans and the launch of a new operations hub in Bicester.
Would a Canoo work for your business?
More >>> professionalvan.com/green-li…
Revealed: Kia Enters the Pickup Scene with All-New Tasman
Kia has stepped into the pickup truck market with the debut of the Kia Tasman, designed to meet rising global (but not European!) demand.
What do you think?
More details here >>> professionalpickup.com/revea…
The Next Small Thing From Kia: Compact Electric Pickup Caught Testing
Kia is developing an electric, car-based pickup to go alongside the forthcoming Tasman, if video of the vehicle testing in California is anything to go by.
VIDEO HERE >>> professionalpickup.com/the-n…
It's fair to say a lot of our readers are unconvinced about electric pickups.
So we're driving a hydrogen-fuelled @ToyotaUK Hilux today... – at West Midlands, England
The Mercedes eSprinter has impressive range but is limited by payload and legislation issues.
Could it still be the electric van for your business? Find out now in our first drive review...
professionalvan.com/first-dr…
Kia Confirms Tasman Pickup for 2025, but Not for the UK
@Kia_Worldwide has confirmed that its forthcoming Ford Ranger rival will be called Tasman, a name associated with the pickup since last summer.
professionalpickup.com/kia-c…
ProfessionalPickup.com is "an excellent website, you should definitely follow it."
Not our words, but the words of @MotoringPodcast. It's an excellent podcast, you should definitely listen to it.
Been to the garden centre. Glad I took the @IsuzuUK D-Max... – at Peterborough, England
With the BIK changes coming for double-cab pickups (see professionalpickup.com/tax-s…), is this a huge opportunity for @Saicmaxus_uk and its electric T90EV?
Spotted this one from my office* window just now.
* McDonald's – at East, England
Tax Shake-Up: Double-Cab Pickups Face Massive Hike as HMRC Changes Classification
The pickup market is about to get a mauling at the hands of the HMRC, as dual-purpose vehicles will be considered cars for company benefits taxation starting 1 July 2024.
professionalpickup.com/tax-s…
Driving the new @Saicmaxus_uk eDeliver 7 today. Liverpool, brave yourself! – at Liverpool, England
Wild Thing: VinFast Unveils Electric Pickup Concept at CES
While Kia is taking the lion’s share of headlines from the CES show in Las Vegas, @VinFastOfficial is making waves of its own with the reveal of the VF Wild electric pickup concept.
Details >>> professionalpickup.com/wild-…
Kia wants to let you change the back of your PV5 pickup to a PV5 panel van, and this is what it looks like.
It won't be coming to market any time soon, though 😟 – at Winchester, NV
Kia also has the larger Concept PV7 on the stand, showing off its pillarless access and tech-led cabin. PV5 will arrive first, but this is part of Kia's LCV plan. – at Winchester, NV
