Van of the Year: Renault Master
“It is obvious more needs to be done to make zero- emission vans viable for more businesses...”
Jason Mohammad entertains the audience
for the industry, the occasion offered an opportunity both to assess the previous 12 months and to look forward to 2025 with renewed energy and optimism. In his opening address, What Van?
editor James Dallas acknowledged the challenges the industry has faced, such as making the transition from ICE to battery electric vehicles, and in particular meeting the requirements of the ZEV mandate in the face of flagging demand. “It is obvious more needs to be done
to make zero-emission vans viable for more businesses, especially with the pressing need to establish a workable charging infrastructure for electric vans,” said Dallas. He also recognised the particular
challenge facing the UK’s pickup truck sector, which from this April will be confronted by a far tougher tax regime. Dallas, however, praised the ability of
the LCV sector to consistently surmount the hurdles put before it. “It is testament to the resilience of the
LCV industry and the resourcefulness of the people working within it that the sector continues to overcome the challenges put before it,” he said. With such an abundance of talent,
creativity and quality in the running for awards, Dallas admitted it had been difficult choosing the winners and thanked his fellow judges for their help with this task. Highlights of the 2025 What Van? Awards included the overall Van of the Year prize going to the new Renault Master, which the judges recognised as an outstanding large van that represents a huge step up in quality, refinement, economy and practicality compared to its predecessor. Making its debut for 2025 was the Fleet Risk Manager award, which What Van?
was delighted to announce was sponsored by Driving for Better Business. Te first deserving recipient of the award
was Sean Hewings from the LCB Group. Te One to Watch award went to the
Kia PV5, the electric van with which the Korean manufacturer will be making its debut in the LCV sector this year. Te Editor’s Choice prize was snapped
up by Vauxhall, which as part of the powerful Stellantis group is pioneering the development of hydrogen as a viable green fuel for large vans. In the UK the charge will be led by the Vauxhall Movano Hydrogen, our award winner. Tis year’s popular and deserving inductee into the What Van? Hall of Fame is Caroline Burnell, currently head of marketing and communications at eStar Truck & Vans, for her groundbreaking work in raising awareness of mental health issues within the LCV community.
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