Mercedes-Benz Vans delivers nearly 5,000 electric vehicles to Amazon’s delivery partners Nearly 5,000 electric vans to join Amazon’s transportation network – three-quarters of which are eSprinter, a quarter are eVito panel vans. The vehicles will be delivered to five European countries in the coming months – more than 2,500 of them in Germany. Published: 15 July 2025
UK to Begin Self-Driving Taxi and Bus Trials on Roads in 2026 Self-driving taxis and buses are set to be trialled on public roads in England from spring 2026, bringing the launch forward by a full year as the Government aims to position the UK at the forefront of autonomous vehicle technology. For the first time, companies will be allowed to trial small-scale autonomous public transport services, including taxi-style and bus-like vehicles, without requiring a safety driver on board. These services could be made accessible to the public through app-based bookings, paving the way for broader deployment once the Automated Vehicles (AV) Act is fully in force from the latter half of 2027. Published: 15 July 2025
Celebrating 30 Years of the Mercedes‑Benz Sprinter at Rossetts! For the past three decades, the Mercedes‑Benz Sprinter has led the large‑van market. It became the UK’s best‑selling large van in 2020, loved for its versatile layouts, multiple drive options, cutting‑edge safety features, and smooth driving experience. From the original diesel workhorse to today’s electric eSprinter with up to 271 miles range, the Sprinter has evolved alongside your business needs. Published: 14 July 2025
Drive the Change: Future-Ready Electric Vans for Your Business This September, Rossetts Commercials invites you to a month-long event designed to make the transition to electric vans simple, hands-on, and tailored to your business. Published: 08 July 2025
Government Scraps Planning Permission Requirement for EV Chargers Installing electric vehicle (EV) charge points at homes, businesses, and public locations has just become easier following a Government move to scrap planning application requirements. Published: 18 June 2025
Electric Van Licence Changes Confirmed From 10 June, new driving licence rules will come into effect, allowing holders of a standard category B licence to drive electric vehicles up to 4.25 tonnes — aligning them with lighter petrol and diesel counterparts. Published: 18 June 2025
Why Switch Your Business to Electric Vans Now? Smarter. Greener. More Cost-Effective. With the UK government planning to end the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles, including vans, by 2030, there's never been a better time for businesses to go electric. Forward-thinking companies are already making the switch, cutting costs, boosting efficiency, and reducing emissions with Mercedes-Benz electric vans. Published: 26 May 2025
Supporting Mental Health Awareness Week at Rossetts Commercials At Rossetts Commercials, we understand the challenges faced by those working in the commercial vehicle and automotive industry. Whether you're on the road as a van driver or working behind the scenes in technical and sales roles, the demands can take a toll on your mental wellbeing. That’s why this Mental Health Awareness Week (12–18 May 2025), we’re reinforcing our commitment to supporting mental health in the workplace. Published: 13 May 2025
Dawn of a new era: the Vision V provides a glimpse of a new segment of luxury limousines Shanghai/Stuttgart. The introduction of the modular, flexible and scalable Van Electric Architecture (VAN.EA) will usher in a new era starting in 2026. With it, Mercedes-Benz is redefining the privately positioned van and taking it into the luxury segment with a special focus on the “Private Lounge”. The future model portfolio will range from practical, entry-segment family vehicles and exclusive VIP shuttles to luxurious limousines with an enormous amount of space, each in line with different customer requirements. By expanding the top-end of its model portfolio, Mercedes-Benz Vans is defining a unique segment of its own that bestows true greatness to automotive luxury. Published: 12 May 2025