Fiat not only used the show to reveal its new Fiorino lightweight van, but was also out to prove that its vans are ‘Built for Business’.

The new BforB range is a series of vehicles such as tippers, dropsides, Lutons, box vans, double-cabs and crew-cabs which can be ordered straight from the dealer.

A Fiat spokesman said: “We arrange all this work ourselves from recognised providers such as ingimex and Airtrucks so the customer doesn’t have to do anything.

The USP for Built for Business is that we have very short lead times.

An order can be delivered in two weeks, unlike with some other manufacturers.”

The new Fiorino goes on sale on May 5 and comes off the same production line as the Citroën nemo and Peugeot Bipper.

It boasts 2.5 cubic metres of loadspace and a payload of 610kg.

Prices range from £7,999 to £8,750.