Tom Roberts
@trobertsvanTom’s interest in vans and commercial vehicles of all sizes is beyond ‘enthusiast’ level. Never happier than when he’s behind the wheel of a commercial vehicle, Tom has been creating content of all types about hard-working vehicles since 2016.
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Toyota PROACE CITY Electric Panel Van (2019 - 2024) review
The Proace City Electric may share its platform with the Stellantis electric small vans, but genuinely works hard to offer something different to drivers looking for cleaner, greener driving. Auto Trader’s Tom Roberts takes a closer look.
Iveco eDaily Panel Van LCV (2023 - ) review
The IVECO eDaily is a powerful and tough-as-nails electric van that mitigates its high up-front price with those two attributes. Auto Trader’s Tom Roberts takes a closer look.
Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX 2024 First Impressions
The top-spec Volkswagen ID. Buzz in 2024 falls under the ‘GTX’ umbrella packing a lot of newly-found punch into this classic-looking cutting-edge electric van with two electric motors. Here are our first impressions of this new addition to the ID. Buzz lineup following its recent launch event in Germany. Auto Trader’s Tom Roberts reports.
Volkswagen ID. Buzz LWB (2024 - ) review
Longer seven-seater version of Volkswagen’s all-electric ID. Buzz could make it the perfect family EV and stylish alternative to more predictable SUVs.
More about Tom Roberts
Tom’s interests in vans, commercial vehicles and motorcycles began in childhood, and before 2016 were purely personal interests. Joining Vanarama - a personal and commercial vehicle leasing company (now a part of the Auto Trader Group) - allowed Tom’s van and commercial vehicle passions to be put to professional use writing reviews, articles, sales copy and spec listings for Vanarama.com. As for motorcycles, that’s still a personal interest.
In 2017, Tom began writing and presenting van and pickup truck review videos for Vanarama’s YouTube channel - this helped to grow the channel and Tom’s reputation in the automotive industry as a commercial vehicle expert. It has led to presenting work with other companies, including the Ideal World shopping channel and Continental Tyres.
In 2023, Tom took on the role of Bikes, Leisure and Commercial Vehicles Content Marketing Manager at Auto Trader, creating and managing the creation of onsite features, reviews and other content relating to those vehicles.
Before commercial vehicles took over his life, Tom worked as a freelance journalist on national titles, radio and reporting on the gifts and greetings cards industries, before taking on senior editorial posts as managing editor of several medical titles and toy trade magazines.
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