Expert commercial vehicle reviews
Driven: MAN eTGXAhead of the 2026 IAA Transportation in Hannover, MAN Truck & Bus invited members of the media to test drive its vehicles on a route which took us from Munich to Nuremberg in Germany. We tested three vehicles – MAN’s eTGX was undoubtedly our favourite. Here’s why.
Driven: the new Ford F-MaxFord’s revised F-Max brings more power, sharper technology and claimed fuel savings of 11.3%. Along with the rest of the International Truck of the Year jury, we were invited to Ford’s test track in Lommel, Belgium. Our goal? We wanted to answer this question: can this outsider challenge Europe’s established heavyweights?
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Driven: the new Ford F-MaxFord’s revised F-Max brings more power, sharper technology and claimed fuel savings of 11.3%. Along with the rest of the International Truck of the Year jury, we were invited to Ford’s test track in Lommel, Belgium. Our goal? We wanted to answer this question: can this outsider challenge Europe’s established heavyweights?
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Driven: the Yutong TE7
Electric trucks are no longer a futuristic talking point. The Yutong TE7 has arrived with serious intent, blending an impressive range, punchy performance and urban practicality in a package aimed squarely at modern fleet operators.
Farizon SV Review (2025)
The Farizon SV is set to enter the local market in the coming months, offering a fully-electric 5.5-meter panel van that offsets rising fuel costs. With a world-first suspension setup and an impressive features list, the Farizon SV looks to be the answer for SMEs and urban delivery routes.
Driven: STILL RX 60-50/600 electric forklift truck
We spend most of our time testing long-haul trucks built for highways and heavy loads. But occasionally, something very different comes along and demands attention. At the 2026 IFOY Test Days in Dortmund, this was that machine…
Driven: the DAF XG 530 FTG and Peterbilt 579 EPIQ
Two continents, two philosophies, one shared engine. We take a spin in Europe’s most advanced long-haul truck tractor and America’s highway icon to see how they compare.
Driven: the new eActros 400
Molsheim in eastern France isn't a place you'd immediately associate with heavy trucks – its reputation leans more toward fine wine and Bugatti hypercars. But the historic town has also been home to a Mercedes-Benz Trucks factory since 1967. And that’s exactly where we headed to drive the company’s latest electric truck, the new eActros 400.
Driven: the 2025 DAF XDC 410 FAD 8x4 tipper
During the recent Road Transport Expo in England (branded as RTX), we had the opportunity to hop behind the wheel of the new DAF XDC 410 FAD 8x4 tipper – and we discovered that it offers a level of refinement that would have been unthinkable in this class a decade ago.
Driven: the Renault Estafette Gendarmerie
I’ve got to be honest: spending time in a police vehicle has never been high on my list of priorities. But, for a bunch of totally ridiculous reasons, a jaunt in a cop car (err…make that police van) was my favourite test drive of 2025. Here’s why…
Driven: Farizon SV
Farizon is not a household name in South Africa – not yet, anyway. But the Chinese manufacturer is expanding aggressively, and its new SV electric van is destined for South Africa.
Driven: the Volkswagen Crafter
Like many celebrities, the Volkswagen Crafter has received a bit of a nip and a tuck. In the case of the van, this means it is now even safer and more comfortable.