The New Vito, launched in the UK at the CV Show in Birmingham last month, has scooped its first award – Best Newcomer at the Trade Van Driver Magazine awards. In addition, Sprinter collected Best Large Van for the fourth year in a row. more info

Speed limits in England and Wales for heavy goods vehicles weighing over 7.5 tonnes when loaded have risen from 40mph to 50mph on single carriageways – and from 50mph to 60mph on dual carriageways. more info

New research has blasted apart the traditional ‘white van man’ stereotype and unveiled a new ‘hero of the highways’ – selfless, responsible and with a strong moral code. more info

UK van and truck registrations reached an all-time high in the first quarter of 2015, with 108,456 vans and trucks were registered as businesses returned to the market in droves. more info