Vans in NEC debut

French brands Peugeot and Citroen are coming to Britain to give world debuts to their latest Expert and Dispatch vans when the commercial vehicle show opens at Birmingham’s NEC ona April 26.

The newcomers will feature new technologies and design features as well as functions that are new to the van market.

They are the first to offer hands-free sliding side doors and a head-up display, as well as other technologies to make working lives easier.

Designed with a wide range of professionals in mind including trades people, construction workers, local authority employees and delivery and service professionals, the new Dispatch and Expert will be available in van, combi and crew van versions. They will be powered by either 1.6 or 2.0-litre diesels.