Professional Van and Light Truck Magazine
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iVan is a United Kingdom based automotive industry
magazine, which tracks the light commercial vehicle
(LCV) industry, and was first issued in September 2003.
The magazine presents awards each year, during April (coinciding with the Commercial Vehicle Show), using their unique award system - unusually, the categories are based on cubic metres of load space, and the commercial vehicles are judged by a panel made up of journalists, asset management and leasing professionals, and uniquely LCV operators, distinguishing the awards from other publications. The awards are only given to one vehicle, even if that vehicle is identical to a badge engineered
vehicle, working on the principle that in reality an operator has to pick one vehicle.
In February 2006, the magazine held the UK's first conference oriented toward the needs of the UK van operator.
The magazine which is often referred to as PV< or PVaLT is published by the specialist commercial vehicle industry organisation Campbells Commercial Vehicle Marketing Group
, which leads to the magazine having a large breadth of coverage, including many international articles. The managing editor is Tim Campbell. Tim also presents the Men & Motors
TV show Trucks. The editor is John Fife, who also provides the editorial content for Truck and Plant Trader, as well as being a highly respected and long serving UK Rally correspondent.
In November 2007, Professional Van and Light Truck Magazine's Publisher, Tim Campbell announced that a sister publication known as Professional Truck and Trailer Magazine. The new HCV Publication was launched in April 2008 at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham.
Small Van (1.6 to 3.3 cubic metres): Citroën Berlingo
Compact Van (3.4 to 4.5 cubic metres): Ford Transit Connect
Panel Van (4.6 to 6.0 cubic metres): Volkswagen Transporter
Large Panel Van (6.1 to 13.0 cubic metres): Ford Transit
XL Panel Van (13.0 cubic metres and over): Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Utility Vehicle: Nissan Navara
Van of the Year 2004: Ford Transit Connect
Small Van (1.6 to 3.3 cubic metres): Vauxhall Combo
Compact Van (3.4 to 4.5 cubic metres): Ford Transit Connect
Panel Van (4.6 to 6.0 cubic metres): Volkswagen Transporter
Large Panel Van (6.1 to 13.0 cubic metres): LDV Maxus
XL Panel Van (13.0 cubic metres and over): Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Utility Vehicle 4x4 Commercial: Land Rover Freelander
Pickup: Nissan Navara
Ultra Light Truck (3.5 – 7.5 tonne): Renault Mascott
7.5 tonne: Mercedes-Benz Atego
Van of the Year 2005: LDV Maxus
Small Van (1.6 – 3.3 cubic metres): Ford Transit Connect
Compact Van (3.4 – 4.5 cubic metres): Fiat Doblo
Panel Van (4.6 – 6 cubic metres): Vauxhall Vivaro
Large Panel Van (6.1 – 13 metres): Ford Transit
Panel Van XL (13.1 cubic metres): Vauxhall Movano
Pickup: Mitsubishi L200
Utility Vehicle 4x4 Commercial: Mitsubishi Shogun
Ultra Light Truck (3.5 – 7.5 tonnes): Iveco Daily
Light Truck (up to 7.5 tonnes): DAF LF 45
Dealers
Van of the Year 2006: Vauxhall Vivaro
Light Van (1.3 – 3.0 cubic metres): Peugeot Partner
Small Van (3.1 – 4.0 cubic metres): Volkswagen Caddy
Compact Van (4.1 – 5.0 cubic metres): Citroën Dispatch
Standard Panel Van (5.1 – 6.4 cubic metres): Renault Trafic
Medium Panel Van (6.5 – 10 cubic metres): Ford Transit
Large Panel Van (10.1 – 13.9 cubic metres): Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Panel Van XL (13.9 cubic metres and over): Volkswagen Crafter
Ultra Light Truck (up to 3.5 tonnes): Nissan Cabstar
Light Truck (3.51 – 7 tonnes): Iveco Daily
Van Derived Chassis Cab: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
7.5 tonne Truck: Mercedes-Benz Atego
Minibus (up to 9 seats): Ford Transit
Minibus (10 – 17 seats): LDV Maxus
Combi: LDV Maxus
Dealers
Van of the Year 2007: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Automotive industry
The automotive industry designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and sells motor vehicles, and is one of the world's most important economic sectors by revenue....
magazine, which tracks the light commercial vehicle
Light commercial vehicle
Light commercial vehicles is a commercial carrier vehicles with a Gross vehicle weight of up to 3.5 tonnes. The formal term within the European Union is Light commercial vehicles. Vehicles which qualify in this category are pickup trucks, vans and 3 wheelers all commercially based goods or...
(LCV) industry, and was first issued in September 2003.
The magazine presents awards each year, during April (coinciding with the Commercial Vehicle Show), using their unique award system - unusually, the categories are based on cubic metres of load space, and the commercial vehicles are judged by a panel made up of journalists, asset management and leasing professionals, and uniquely LCV operators, distinguishing the awards from other publications. The awards are only given to one vehicle, even if that vehicle is identical to a badge engineered
Badge engineering
Badge engineering is an ironic term that describes the rebadging of one product as another...
vehicle, working on the principle that in reality an operator has to pick one vehicle.
In February 2006, the magazine held the UK's first conference oriented toward the needs of the UK van operator.
The magazine which is often referred to as PV< or PVaLT is published by the specialist commercial vehicle industry organisation Campbells Commercial Vehicle Marketing Group
Campbells Automotive
Campbell Automotive Ltd is part of the UK's Campbells Commercial Vehicle Marketing Group, a commercial vehicle market research organisation.Campbells is headed by the leading industry expert and Professional Van and Light Truck Magazine editor, Mr Tim Campbell.Campbells also publish Professional...
, which leads to the magazine having a large breadth of coverage, including many international articles. The managing editor is Tim Campbell. Tim also presents the Men & Motors
Men & Motors
Men & Motors was a men's lifestyle television channel in the UK. It was the last remaining station operated by the former Granada Sky Broadcasting joint venture, set up by Granada Television and satellite broadcaster British Sky Broadcasting in 1996...
TV show Trucks. The editor is John Fife, who also provides the editorial content for Truck and Plant Trader, as well as being a highly respected and long serving UK Rally correspondent.
In November 2007, Professional Van and Light Truck Magazine's Publisher, Tim Campbell announced that a sister publication known as Professional Truck and Trailer Magazine. The new HCV Publication was launched in April 2008 at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham.
'Van of the Year' award winners
- 2004 Ford Transit ConnectFord Transit ConnectThe Ford Transit Connect is a compact panel van developed by Ford Europe and designed by Peter Horbury, introduced in 2002 to replace the older Ford Escort and Fiesta-based Courier van ranges, which had ceased production in the same year....
- 2005 LDV MaxusLDV MaxusThe Maxus is a van model, originally produced by LDV Limited. It was launched in late 2004. The model was jointly developed by LDV and Daewoo Motor, prior to Daewoo entering receivership in 2000, in a five year, £500 million development programme...
- 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro
- 2007 Mercedes-Benz SprinterMercedes-Benz SprinterThe Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a light and heavy commercial vehicle, built by Daimler AG of Stuttgart, Germany as a van, chassis cab and minibus, and sold as a Mercedes model, except in the U.S. where it is built from complete knock down kits and was sold by Freightliner until 2010 when Mercedes...
- 2008 Mercedes-Benz SprinterMercedes-Benz SprinterThe Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a light and heavy commercial vehicle, built by Daimler AG of Stuttgart, Germany as a van, chassis cab and minibus, and sold as a Mercedes model, except in the U.S. where it is built from complete knock down kits and was sold by Freightliner until 2010 when Mercedes...
- 2009 No Commercial Vehicle Show
- 2010 Nissan NV200Nissan NV200The Nissan NV200 is a light commercial vehicle produced by Nissan. It was first shown as the NV200 Concept at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show. Though it is an alternative to the Vanette, it is only available as a van model...
Editorial Team
- Tim Campbell (Publisher)
- John Fife
- Iain MacDuff
- Matthew Eisenegger
- Lloyd Maines
2004
Light Van (up to 1.5 cubic metres): Renault ClioRenault Clio
The Renault Clio is a supermini car produced by the French automobile manufacturer Renault. Originally launched in 1990, it is currently in its third generation...
Small Van (1.6 to 3.3 cubic metres): Citroën Berlingo
Citroën Berlingo
The Citroën Berlingo is a panel van and leisure activity vehicle produced by the French manufacturer Citroën since 1996. It was based on the Citroën ZX/Peugeot 306 estate floorpan and mechanicals...
Compact Van (3.4 to 4.5 cubic metres): Ford Transit Connect
Ford Transit Connect
The Ford Transit Connect is a compact panel van developed by Ford Europe and designed by Peter Horbury, introduced in 2002 to replace the older Ford Escort and Fiesta-based Courier van ranges, which had ceased production in the same year....
Panel Van (4.6 to 6.0 cubic metres): Volkswagen Transporter
Volkswagen Transporter
The Volkswagen Transporter, based on the Volkswagen Group's T platform, now in its fifth generation, refers to a series of vans produced over 60 years and marketed worldwide....
Large Panel Van (6.1 to 13.0 cubic metres): Ford Transit
Ford Transit
The Ford Transit is a range of panel vans, minibuses, and pickup trucks, produced by the Ford Motor Company in Europe.The Transit has been the best-selling light commercial vehicle in Europe for 40 years, and in some countries the term "Transit" has passed into common usage as a generic term...
XL Panel Van (13.0 cubic metres and over): Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a light and heavy commercial vehicle, built by Daimler AG of Stuttgart, Germany as a van, chassis cab and minibus, and sold as a Mercedes model, except in the U.S. where it is built from complete knock down kits and was sold by Freightliner until 2010 when Mercedes...
Utility Vehicle: Nissan Navara
Van of the Year 2004: Ford Transit Connect
Ford Transit Connect
The Ford Transit Connect is a compact panel van developed by Ford Europe and designed by Peter Horbury, introduced in 2002 to replace the older Ford Escort and Fiesta-based Courier van ranges, which had ceased production in the same year....
2005
Light Van (up to 1.5 cubic metres): Citroën C2Citroën C2
The Citroën C2 is a supermini-class car produced by the French manufacturer Citroën since autumn of 2003, replacing the Citroën Saxo, it was built at the Aulnay plant on the outskirts of Paris. A different model, based on the Peugeot 206, is sold in China as the C2...
Small Van (1.6 to 3.3 cubic metres): Vauxhall Combo
Compact Van (3.4 to 4.5 cubic metres): Ford Transit Connect
Ford Transit Connect
The Ford Transit Connect is a compact panel van developed by Ford Europe and designed by Peter Horbury, introduced in 2002 to replace the older Ford Escort and Fiesta-based Courier van ranges, which had ceased production in the same year....
Panel Van (4.6 to 6.0 cubic metres): Volkswagen Transporter
Volkswagen Transporter
The Volkswagen Transporter, based on the Volkswagen Group's T platform, now in its fifth generation, refers to a series of vans produced over 60 years and marketed worldwide....
Large Panel Van (6.1 to 13.0 cubic metres): LDV Maxus
LDV Maxus
The Maxus is a van model, originally produced by LDV Limited. It was launched in late 2004. The model was jointly developed by LDV and Daewoo Motor, prior to Daewoo entering receivership in 2000, in a five year, £500 million development programme...
XL Panel Van (13.0 cubic metres and over): Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a light and heavy commercial vehicle, built by Daimler AG of Stuttgart, Germany as a van, chassis cab and minibus, and sold as a Mercedes model, except in the U.S. where it is built from complete knock down kits and was sold by Freightliner until 2010 when Mercedes...
Utility Vehicle 4x4 Commercial: Land Rover Freelander
Land Rover Freelander
The Land Rover Freelander is a compact crossover SUV made by Land Rover.The current generation is sold as the LR2 in North America and as the Freelander 2 in Europe...
Pickup: Nissan Navara
Ultra Light Truck (3.5 – 7.5 tonne): Renault Mascott
7.5 tonne: Mercedes-Benz Atego
Mercedes-Benz Atego
The Mercedes-Benz Atego is a range of light rigid truck introduced by Mercedes-Benz in 1997.Designated 970, it is available in weights of 7.5 to 16 metric tonnes and is powered by a straight 4 or 6 cylinder engine...
Van of the Year 2005: LDV Maxus
LDV Maxus
The Maxus is a van model, originally produced by LDV Limited. It was launched in late 2004. The model was jointly developed by LDV and Daewoo Motor, prior to Daewoo entering receivership in 2000, in a five year, £500 million development programme...
2006
Light Van (up to 1.5 cubic metres): Peugeot 206Peugeot 206
The Peugeot 206 is a supermini car, manufactured by the French automaker Peugeot from 1998 to 2010.Even though the 206 has finished production in most markets as of 2010, in Europe since 2009, it is available the 206+, with a back and especially a front design that resembles the Peugeot 207.-The...
Small Van (1.6 – 3.3 cubic metres): Ford Transit Connect
Ford Transit Connect
The Ford Transit Connect is a compact panel van developed by Ford Europe and designed by Peter Horbury, introduced in 2002 to replace the older Ford Escort and Fiesta-based Courier van ranges, which had ceased production in the same year....
Compact Van (3.4 – 4.5 cubic metres): Fiat Doblo
Fiat Doblò
The Fiat Doblò is a panel van and leisure activity vehicle produced by Italian automaker Fiat since 2000, it was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in 2000.-First generation :...
Panel Van (4.6 – 6 cubic metres): Vauxhall Vivaro
Large Panel Van (6.1 – 13 metres): Ford Transit
Ford Transit
The Ford Transit is a range of panel vans, minibuses, and pickup trucks, produced by the Ford Motor Company in Europe.The Transit has been the best-selling light commercial vehicle in Europe for 40 years, and in some countries the term "Transit" has passed into common usage as a generic term...
Panel Van XL (13.1 cubic metres): Vauxhall Movano
Pickup: Mitsubishi L200
Utility Vehicle 4x4 Commercial: Mitsubishi Shogun
Ultra Light Truck (3.5 – 7.5 tonnes): Iveco Daily
Iveco Daily
The Iveco Daily is a large van produced by Iveco from 1978; it was sold also as Fiat Daily until 1983. It is also available as a minibus.-First generation :...
Light Truck (up to 7.5 tonnes): DAF LF 45
DAF LF
DAF LF is a range of trucks designed, developed and assembled by Leyland Trucks, and marketed worldwide under the DAF brand name.The LF45 and LF55 are powered by Cummins B4.5 and B6.7 engines respectively, and the LF shares its cab with the Renault Midlum and the Volvo FL...
Dealers
- Category A (up to 2.5 tonnes GVW)
- Dixon Renault
- Category B (2.5 tonnes GVW and above)
- Marsahll Van Centre
Van of the Year 2006: Vauxhall Vivaro
2007
Car Derived Van (up to 1.2 cubic metres): Vauxhall CorsavanLight Van (1.3 – 3.0 cubic metres): Peugeot Partner
Peugeot Partner
The Peugeot Partner is a van and leisure activity vehicle made by the French car manufacturer Peugeot. The van is named Partner and the leisure activity vehicle Partner Combi. In Italy it is known as the Peugeot Ranch....
Small Van (3.1 – 4.0 cubic metres): Volkswagen Caddy
Volkswagen Caddy
Released in 1980, the first Volkswagen Caddy is a coupe utility, and van based on the Volkswagen Group A1 platform, shared with the small family car Volkswagen Golf Mk1.Volkswagen Typ is:*147 = LHD*148 = RHD-Caddy debuts internationally as a Rabbit:...
Compact Van (4.1 – 5.0 cubic metres): Citroën Dispatch
Standard Panel Van (5.1 – 6.4 cubic metres): Renault Trafic
Renault Trafic
The current Trafic resulted from a joint venture between German Opel, Japanese Nissan and French Renault. It is also sold as an Opel Vivaro, Vauxhall Vivaro and by Nissan as the Primastar....
Medium Panel Van (6.5 – 10 cubic metres): Ford Transit
Ford Transit
The Ford Transit is a range of panel vans, minibuses, and pickup trucks, produced by the Ford Motor Company in Europe.The Transit has been the best-selling light commercial vehicle in Europe for 40 years, and in some countries the term "Transit" has passed into common usage as a generic term...
Large Panel Van (10.1 – 13.9 cubic metres): Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a light and heavy commercial vehicle, built by Daimler AG of Stuttgart, Germany as a van, chassis cab and minibus, and sold as a Mercedes model, except in the U.S. where it is built from complete knock down kits and was sold by Freightliner until 2010 when Mercedes...
Panel Van XL (13.9 cubic metres and over): Volkswagen Crafter
Volkswagen Crafter
The Volkswagen Crafter, introduced in 2006, is the largest 3 to 5 tonne van sold by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. It is the third generation of the Volkswagen LT truck, which has been in production since 1975....
Ultra Light Truck (up to 3.5 tonnes): Nissan Cabstar
Light Truck (3.51 – 7 tonnes): Iveco Daily
Iveco Daily
The Iveco Daily is a large van produced by Iveco from 1978; it was sold also as Fiat Daily until 1983. It is also available as a minibus.-First generation :...
Van Derived Chassis Cab: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a light and heavy commercial vehicle, built by Daimler AG of Stuttgart, Germany as a van, chassis cab and minibus, and sold as a Mercedes model, except in the U.S. where it is built from complete knock down kits and was sold by Freightliner until 2010 when Mercedes...
7.5 tonne Truck: Mercedes-Benz Atego
Mercedes-Benz Atego
The Mercedes-Benz Atego is a range of light rigid truck introduced by Mercedes-Benz in 1997.Designated 970, it is available in weights of 7.5 to 16 metric tonnes and is powered by a straight 4 or 6 cylinder engine...
Minibus (up to 9 seats): Ford Transit
Ford Transit
The Ford Transit is a range of panel vans, minibuses, and pickup trucks, produced by the Ford Motor Company in Europe.The Transit has been the best-selling light commercial vehicle in Europe for 40 years, and in some countries the term "Transit" has passed into common usage as a generic term...
Minibus (10 – 17 seats): LDV Maxus
LDV Maxus
The Maxus is a van model, originally produced by LDV Limited. It was launched in late 2004. The model was jointly developed by LDV and Daewoo Motor, prior to Daewoo entering receivership in 2000, in a five year, £500 million development programme...
Combi: LDV Maxus
LDV Maxus
The Maxus is a van model, originally produced by LDV Limited. It was launched in late 2004. The model was jointly developed by LDV and Daewoo Motor, prior to Daewoo entering receivership in 2000, in a five year, £500 million development programme...
Dealers
- Category A (Pickup, 4x4 and Up to 2.5 tonnes)
- Robins and Day (Preston)
- Category B (2.5 – 7 tonnes)
- Chatfields (Sheffield)
- Category C (7.5 tonnes)
- Northside Truck and Van
Van of the Year 2007: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a light and heavy commercial vehicle, built by Daimler AG of Stuttgart, Germany as a van, chassis cab and minibus, and sold as a Mercedes model, except in the U.S. where it is built from complete knock down kits and was sold by Freightliner until 2010 when Mercedes...