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Tom Roberts

@trobertsvan

Tom’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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New Stellantis Electric Luton Van Coming Soon: Specs, price and release info

Stellantis Pro One has announced production of the Cargo Box EV – an electric Luton van – is underway and coming to the UK once specification is confirmed.

Tom Roberts

Editor’s Pick July 2025 | The new Volkswagen Transporter isn’t just a Ford

The iconic Volkswagen Transporter now shares the same platform as the Ford Transit Custom. Is this a change for the better or has the Transporter lost its charm?

Tom Roberts

Volkswagen Caddy Cargo eHybrid (2025 - ) review

Volkswagen’s eHybrid technology comes to the Caddy Cargo panel van range offering a new long-term cost-saving competitor for your attention in the small van space.

Tom Roberts

New Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 Hits The UK

The New Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 is now available in the UK exclusively as a double cab automatic model.

Tom Roberts

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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