Van Hub

Power your business with insights, tools and resources from the world of commercial vehicles

Welcome to the Ayvens Van Hub

Here you'll find carefully curated content from our expert Commercial Vehicle team that aims to help your van fleet thrive. From latest industry updates, van reviews and product comparisons, to award-winning consultancy, expert advice and comprehensive tools that will give you the edge in a dynamic and shifting fleet landscape.

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Ayvens at the CV Show 2026

Highlights and reflections from the CV Show 2026. From meeting new connections to catching up with familiar faces, the event offered plenty of valuable conversations and insights for our team.

While at the show, shared their thoughts on why the CV Show remains such an important event for the industry, and what their key takeaways from this year’s experience were. Watch to hear their thoughts and standout moments from the CV Show 2026.

Fleet Navigator podcast

Listen to the Fleet Navigator podcast, your go-to GPS to help corporate fleet decision-makers stay ahead in an ever-changing industry and navigate the complexities of fleet management.

In this episode Russ Boulton, Head of Customer Data and Innovation, continues the Getting EV Right series with Charlotte Patch, Head of Strategic Fleet Management at Socotec, and Matt Dillon, Head of Commercial Vehicles at Ayvens. They explore key truths for fleets: not all EVs are created equal.

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Commercial vehicle solutions

We know how important commercial vehicles are to many of our customers’ businesses. That’s why we’ve tailored our products and services to meet specific needs of commercial vehicle fleets.

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TCO+ Insights Suite

Our specialist Commercial Vehicle team has developed the TCO+ Insights Suite designed to help you see the bigger picture when it comes to managing your CV fleet.

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Latest commercial vehicle news and customer success stories

Commercial vehicles

Case study: High pressure water jetter van

Our reliable, efficient, and versatile solution for a client’s drain clearing and graffiti removal …

31 December 2025 - 1 min to read

Electric vehicles

Case Study: How Virgin Media O2 launched a unified EV salary sacrifice scheme

How Virgin Media O2 launched a unified EV salary sacrifice scheme with Ayvens, offering financial s…

19 December 2025 - 3 min to read

Electric vehicles

Case study: How Ayvens transitioned Virgin Media to EV

How our Consultancy team delivered a data-driven EV van fleet transition strategy

18 December 2025 - 6 min to read

Electric vehicles

Euro 6e-bis emissions standards

As the Euro 6e-bis emissions standard takes effect across Europe, the UK Government has announced a…

12 August 2025 - 3 min to read

Commercial vehicles

DfT confirms support for electric van fleets

The Department for Transport has extended grants for new electric vehicles while cutting “red tape”…

26 February 2025 - 3 min to read

Fleet management

A better way to manage your fleet budgets: Introducing TCO+

Here Ayvens Head of Data and Innovation, Russ Boulton explains how Ayvens is helping organisations …

20 February 2025 - 2 min to read

Commercial vehicles

Is Hydrogen the Key to Electric Vans?

Hydrogen fuel cells could offer a solution to the range and payload compromises of electric vans – …

16 July 2024 - 4 min to read

Electric vehicles

Getting Started: Everything you need to know about electric vans

For millions of UK businesses, vans are a vital tool of the trade - and going electric can feel lik…

18 June 2024 - 5 min to read

Matt Dillon

Head of Commercial Vehicles UK

18+ years leasing and fleet management
Transport Manager CPC holder
Strong commercial and operational experience of complex fleets

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Steve Crawshaw

Commercial Vehicle Fleet Consultant

35+ years in the commercial vehicle and leasing industry
FAFP and Transport Manager CPC holder
Specialist in fleet auditing, legislation and compliance

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Ian Goldsmith

Commercial Vehicle Operational Account Manager

35+ years in the commercial vehicle industry
Strong dealer, OEM and leasing background
Extensive experience with the UK's largest fleets

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Matt Read

Commercial Vehicle Operational Account Manager

28+ years leasing and fleet management
Extensive vehicle downtime and operations experience
Supply chain management and insights focused

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Terry Appleyard

Commercial Vehicle Operational Account Manager

30+ years in the automotive industry
Blue light and security services sector experience
Specialist knowledge of complex conversions

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Wesley De Souza

Commercial Vehicle Account Manager

20+ years in the automotive industry
Extensive experience in CV build management
Strong supplier and project management background

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Our awards

We are proud to have been named WhatVan Award Winners on 7 occasions and were Highly Commended in the Leasing Company of the Year category in the 2026 awards.