It was announced this morning that the government’s plug-in car grants scheme is to be extended to include electric vans. The Government is prepared to spend £900m over the next 3 years to promote the use of ultra-low carbon vehicles. It’s hoped that this push will help to establish the UK’s automotive industry as one of the world leaders, in the development of ultra-low carbon vehicles.

BMW is set to debut their new Mini van at the 2012 Geneva Motor show in March. The small panel van once popular in the 60′s is set to make its return after a 30 year absence.