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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Ford Transit Custom Panel Van (2022 - ) review
Making the best-selling van in the UK even better was the challenge faced by the team at Ford when it came to designing the successor to the Transit Custom medium van, which has enjoyed huge success over the past 12 years. Auto Trader’s Tom Roberts reports.
Nissan Townstar Panel Van (2022 - ) review
Nissan doesn’t manufacture its own vans, they’re rebadged Renault vans, but that means the vehicles are strong. However, the small van sector offers some excellent choices, so can Nissan make the Townstar stand out from other brands? Auto Trader’s Tom Roberts reports.
Nissan Interstar Panel Van (2022 - 2024) review
Nissan’s Interstar large van is a relatively new entrant in the large van marketplace, built on an ageing platform. Can Nissan make inroads into a marketplace that’s already dominated by established players? Auto Trader’s Tom Roberts reports.
Citroen Dispatch Panel Van (2016 - 2024) review
With a reputation for producing reliable and fit-for-purpose vehicles, Citroen’s Dispatch medium van faces stiff competition from some of the biggest names, including sister brands sharing the same platform. Auto Trader’s Tom Roberts takes a closer look.
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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