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The latest version of the best-selling Vauxhall Vivaro has been revealed with a host of new improvements.

Be ready for 2024, and get your van lease arranged today. Check out some of the vehicles we have in stock right now.

October was another great month for light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations, with a strong 17.7% increase over the previous October.

Transport for London (TfL) has released new data that shows that vehicle compliance within the expanded ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) has reached 95.2%.

Stellantis has updated the small, medium and large entries from Citroen, FIAT, Peugeot, and Vauxhall as part of its Pro One brand push.

Vans and other light commercial vehicles can carry large loads, with up to 1.5 tons fitting in the back of large vans such as Transits, Boxers and Movanos. That much weight, if not secured properly, can cause your van to wobble when cornering…

The UK’s Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) market grew 28.1% in September, marking the ninth month of continuous growth for the sector.

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Looking to lease a Transit Custom? Van Ninja has stock of the Limited version , which is Ford’s top spec trim level and comes with a wide range of great features.

With so many makes and models of vans available on the market, it can be difficult to know which van fits your business needs the best. What do you need to consider when looking at your next van lease?

The UK’s largest electric vehicle charging hub has just opened on the NEC Campus in the West Midlands.

August saw new light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations increase , marking the eighth consecutive month of growth, according to figures published by the SMMT.

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Aimed at customers that require a compact, nimble vehicle with economical performance, the Courier deserves its place in the Ford Transit Range.

With such a wide range of vans coming from many different manufacturers, choosing your next van lease can turn out a little more complicated that you might expect.

The UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) market grew an impressive 44.2% year-on-year in July, with 26,990 units registered.

Here at Van Ninja, we’ve got a range of great vehicles ready for lease right now.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said the government remains committed to ending the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans in the UK from 2030.

How important is a van to a tradesman or delivery driver? More important than you might think…

Check out our Peugeot range, available now for business lease.

The UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) market has grown for the sixth consecutive month in June, marking the best monthly, and yearly, result since 2019.

Van Ninja have a range of specialist vehicles built from the Mercedes Sprinter cab and chassis. In this article, we are looking at the tipper body, which is an excellent vehicle for construction, garden services, waste removal, and many more industries.

In this article, we’re going to have a look at some of the more popular medium vans and examine their load space and weight capabilities, to see which brands come out on top.

New van registrations increased by 15.3% in May compared with last year, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

What’s new in June? Have a look at our stock offers that will be available over the next month.

While air conditioning is not always a deal breaker, we find that it absolutely helps when you’re behind the wheel for long spells. Opening the window is fine, of course, but it does let the sounds of the traffic in which can be distracting.

Van Ninja have several crew van lease models in stock now. Both small and medium crew vans are available, as well as the high-spec all electric e-Vivaro. Find out more.

What’s new in May? Have a look at our stock offers that will be available over the next month.

Light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations rose 4.9% in April to reach 22,665 units, marking the fourth consecutive month of growth in the LCV market.

The Peugeot Partner is fast becoming one of the more favoured small van leases for UK businesses. Customers are finding the Partner comes with quality and reliability, and has the performance needed to get things done.

Vauxhall have released some new research to suggest that completely changing the UK’s van fleet to electric vans could save almost 20 million tonnes of CO2 per year.

Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) registrations have grown for the third month in a row, with a 17.3% rise to 47,634 units in March.

What’s new in April? Have a look at our stock offers that will be available over the next month.

As one of very few models that are currently in stock and available, the Movano is the first choice for customers in urgent need of a large van lease.

Britain’s ability to compete as an electric vehicle (EV) production leader is at risk, warned the SMMT this week.

Last month saw the best February performance since 1998, with light commercial vehicle registrations up 8.5%.

The Ford Transit Connect is the Custom’s smaller cousin. It contains much of the same technology and all of the build quality in a smaller vehicle.

Made in the UK, the Vivaro comes in a range of trim levels, with the Sportive being the highest spec with the most features.

UK new light commercial vehicle registrations grew 25.8%, year-on-year, to 22,098 units in January, according to the latest figures published by the SMMT.

The Mayor of London has launched a £110million scrappage scheme to prepare for the ULEZ expansion in August 2023.

With free delivery, no administration fees, and no deposit required to reserve a vehicle, Van Ninja is the place to go if you need a new van as soon as possible.

Production grew year-on-year by 39.3%, to 101,600 units in 2022. This number includes vans, trucks, taxis, buses and coaches, and is a very positive result for the CV manufacturing sector.

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Vauxhall have made a change to their van line-up for 2023, replacing the Edition, Dynamic, and Sportive with new trim levels.

Year-on-year, UK new light commercial vehicle registrations are down 20.6%, demonstrating that post-pandemic supply chain issues persist.

Well, that’s pretty much it for 2022. It’s not all been smooth sailing, but overall we’ve had a good year, and we hope you have too.

If your business is looking for a van, there are a few ways to go about it. All have advantages and disadvantages – there is no right or wrong way, only which method suits your business the most.

After a brief September rally, the UK’s new light commercial vehicle market has returned to the downward trend it’s been on all year.

Winter is here, and we are already experiencing freezing temperatures across parts of the UK. It won’t be long before we see the first snow begin to fall. Snow provides a different challenge to drivers, especially van drivers.

Transport for London (TfL) has announced that the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is expanding to cover all London boroughs on 29 August 2023.

Euro 7 will be the last set of emissions standards before the ban on new fossil fuel cars and vans comes into effect in 2035.

Britain’s new light commercial vehicle market declined by 18% in October, with only 22,386 vans being registered in the month.

UK CV production just marked its best September since 2011, with an increase of 53.6% year-on-year to 11,979 units.

The Ford Ranger MS-RT is a limited edition official upgrade for the Ford Ranger Wildtrak by leading body kit creators M-Sport Racing Technology.

2022 has been a poor year so far for van registrations. September 2022, however, has broken that trend. LCV registrations for September 2022 have increased 10.8% year-on-year to a total of 34,950.

Vehicle manufacturers are starting to chip away at their back log, and we are starting to see more variety of vans in stock. Looking ahead, we can promise some quality vans for lease over the coming months.
Today we’re going to have a look at a few of our best deals.

UK commercial vehicle (CV) production rose 92% in August, from 3,179 in 2021 to 6,132 units in 2022. This makes it the best August since 2012 and the eighth month in a row showing growth.

Are you trying to keep your finances in check while maintaining a high-quality service? Here, Van Ninja explores how vehicle leasing can drive money into your business.

This year’s report has just been released, and it shows how the BVRLA rate the past 12 months in terms of progress toward net zero.

Mercedes-Benz Vans is moving forward with its strategy to fully remove fossil fuel vehicles from its vehicle lines.

Van Ninja are working closely with many of the top manufacturers, and we’ve managed to source some great new vans that are due in over the next few months.

A new government pilot scheme is planning to share £20 million to nine local authorities with the aim of installing over 1,000 new public charge points.

Your choices may be limited, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t good vans, and good deals, to be found. Here are some of the vans currently in stock at Van Ninja.

UK registrations of light commercial vehicles are down for the seventh month in a row, when looking at year-on-year numbers. Only 18,722 new units were registered, marking a 20.7% fall compared to this time last year.

According to the SMMT’s latest figures, UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew 64.4% in June, with a total of 9,549 commercial vehicles produced at British factories.

In 2021, the UK automotive industry’s production carbon footprint fell by -11.2% in 2021 compared with the previous year to reach its lowest level since records began.

The plan includes an update on the seven major projects completed by National Highways over the past year, five of which were completed well ahead of schedule.

Volkswagen have finally revealed the second generation of their pickup truck, the Volkswagen Amarok. The first generation sold over 830,000 units worldwide and was highly regarded by customers. With this latest release, VW are looking to improve in all aspects.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) released the latest figures today, which show that a total of 144,384 vans (3.5t and below) were registered so far in 2022.

Today we’re going to have a look at some of the great van lease deals we have in stock.

Light commercial vehicle registrations are down 25.1% compared to last year. The total van registrations up to 3.5 tons for May were only 22,000 compared to 29,354 for May 2021.

There are nearly 5 million vans on Britain’s roads, according to a report published by the SMMT recently.

Maxus launched the T90EV pickup truck at the 2022 CV Show and has really set the bar for other pickup companies to follow.

We all love to get the best value for our money, especially when it comes to our businesses. Getting a van for your business is no exception.

This next electric van in Ford’s stable follows on from the larger Ford E-Transit that began production in March this year, and is the first of four new all-electric commercial vehicles that Ford Pro is planning to introduce by 2024.

Whether you are stuck in traffic or cruising along deserted motorways, it is always crucial to make sure you’re keeping yourself within the laws of van driving.

The BVRLA have released their Broker Survey report for the latter half of 2021. In it, the report states that the LCV broker fleet grew 3% year on year in 2021.

The Fiat Scudo has all the features you’d expect from this family of medium vans. Manual air conditioning, daytime running lights, and a loadthrough bulkhead are standard.

Today, we’re going to showcase some of the vans we do have in stock. Currently, our stock is changing by the week, so we can’t guarantee these vehicles will remain available. For the present, the vans listed below are our best offers.

All jobs are different, but there is no denying that they all share an array of challenges and demands. So which van would help you overcome those challenges best?

The UK government has released their roadmap to phase out the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles as they move towards their net zero target.

The UK Government plans to build over 300,000 electric vehicle chargers by 2030. This is around 10 times more than the amount of public EV chargers that currently exist.

The world of work has embraced more flexible schedules and routines. If your job requires you to hit the roads all day, why not make the most of flexible driving opportunities too?

LCV registrations for February are down 6% over the previous year, according to data from SMMT. 16,165 LCVs were registered in February 2022 compared to 17,205 in February 2021. The year-to-date numbers show a greater drop overall, from 41,234 in 2021 to 33,731 in 2022.

While many van manufacturers are converting their existing models to electric, some are designing brand new models to make the most out of a fully electric-powered vehicle.
Volkswagen are doing both, and this week they unveiled the ID Buzz Cargo.

Euro NCAP have recently revealed the results of their 2022 van safety tests, and they are showing steady improvement. The ratings are based around testing each van model’s crash avoidance system, both in fitment and performance.

The UK automotive industry has published a new plan to lay out their ideas for improving the electric vehicle charging network.
The seven-point plan is designed to encourage collaboration between the industry and the government, and includes infrastructure targets and calls for investment.

Greater Manchester’s new Clean Air Zone was due to launch in spring, but due to several factors this will not be happening.
Instead, the project launch has been put on hold.

A new system is in development through a partnership between Ford and ADT. The new system, named Canopy, is designed to add security to cars and commercial vehicles.

UK factories produced 73,600 commercial vehicles in 2021, up 11.3% from the previous year. The number includes vans, trucks, buses, coaches, and taxis, though most of the increase came from vans and home delivery vehicles.

Ford have revealed the next generation of the famous Ranger and, while it’s more of an evolution than a revolution, the new pickup truck definitely looks the part.

Starting May 2022, vehicles between 2.5 and 3.5 tonnes will need an International Operator’s Licence to cross international borders.

These changes are designed to clarify some rules around overtaking, and around cyclists and pedestrians, and it’s worth reading up on them to make sure your knowledge is up to date.

Despite the continuing parts shortages and coronavirus restrictions, the SMMT recorded a 21.4% increase in all LCV Registrations under 3.5T compared to the previous year.

The government announced today that they are changing the plug-in grant scheme for new electric vehicles.
Both cars and vans will be affected, with the grant being reduced across the board.

Our Fleet Team continue to outdo themselves, as we find new stock for our customers despite the ongoing shortages. Have a look at what our recommendations are this month.

The UK is supercharging its electric vehicle charging network, starting next year, with new legislation around EV charge points.

This month we’re looking at the best options for a van lease on a budget. With the current state of the world, new vans are rare, and tradespeople are looking for the best deals they can find.

A recent study by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles found that 57% of tradespeople regularly leave tools and equipment in their vans overnight and are at risk of tool theft.

The brand new Citroen e-Relay has launched in the UK, and can be seen in showrooms now. First deliveries are expected in September, to time with the new 71 registration plate change.