I see BrightDrop vans regularly in Vancouver. That is one of the many small pleasures of living in a city that functions as a pocket of the future. Battery buses show up before they are common elsewhere. Heat pumps are ordinary. Public charging is part of the furniture. Electric delivery … [continued]
Ford has unveiled the Transit City, a battery electric multi-purpose van for commercial customers in Europe.
The other day, watching the below video, there was a little excitement to find out about an electric RV, but that quickly turned to dismay to find out it uses a gas generator to provide extra electricity. The RV in question is the 2026 Entegra Electric Class A Motorhome, which … [continued]
The other day, watching the below video, there was a little excitement to find out about an electric RV, but that quickly turned to dismay to find out it uses a gas generator to provide extra electricity. The RV in question is the 2026 Entegra Electric Class A Motorhome, which … [continued]
VW Caravelle PHEV coming to South Africa this year. With up to 7 seats, it is built on Volkswagen Group's MQB platform. Image courtesy of Volkswagen Group Africa.
Plug-in hybrids are the hottest thing in South Africa right now in terms of sales growth. Sales of plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) were up 280% in 2025 compared with sales figures from 2024. In total, 738 PHEVs were sold in 2024 and 2,808 PHEVs were sold in 2025 in the passenger … [continued]
Toyota and Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. have begun rolling out battery-electric kei commercial vans in Japan, using a shared platform and powertrain aimed at accelerating electrification in the country’s last-mile logistics sector. Toyota’s contribution comes in the form of the Pixis Van BEV, while Daihatsu will sell its own versions … [continued]
Hyundai is pitching the sleek new STARIA Electric minivan as a zero emission MVP (multi-purpose vehicle) with a focus on headroom, headroom, and more headroom (courtesy of Hyundai).
When, oh when, will Tesla launch an electric minivan into the global auto market? Probably never, or at least not while the company is still struggling to keep the Cybertruck flop-mobile afloat. In the meantime, drivers looking for a true family car that doubles as a practical working vehicle can … [continued]
PV5 Cargo named multiple ‘Van of the Year’ titles by Electrifying.com, Parkers and News UK Comprehensive wins across technological innovation, safety, design, family usability and long-distance capability underscore Kia PBV’s strength in the global LCV market Awards validate Kia’s customer-driven PBV strategy, backed by modular design, practical engineering and the brand’s … [continued]
Kia PV5 Cargo earns the top five-star rating in the 2025 Euro NCAP Commercial Van Safety assessment Strong performance across key categories, including Occupant Protection, Safety Assist/Crash Avoidance and Post-Crash Safety Standard ADAS technologies — including AEB, Lane Support System and Speed Assistance System — deliver high performance in demanding … [continued]
Renault will bring its software defined Trafic E-Tech panel van to market in 2026, with a range of features aimed at commercial customers.
