122 years of van innovation In 1896 Karl Benz developed the world’s first van. We’ve been keeping businesses – and lives – mo ... ving ever since. Our vans are everywhere, quietly and efficiently supporting essential businesses and services. We’re proud to play such an integral part in keeping the UK economy moving. It’s a responsibility we take seriously. So we’ll continue to make sure our vans are among the most reliable, technically advanced vehicles on the road, constantly innovating new and emerging technologies like connectivity and electrification – and we’ll continue to go further to support our customers’ businesses and maximise vehicle uptime. We won’t stop, because you can’t afford to. Our industry is predicted to change more in the next 5 years than it has in the last 50 – and while we don’t know exactly what the future holds, you can guarantee we’ll be right at the front, driving and shaping the change. Join us on this page and we’ll take the journey together. read more