Pentagon Motor Group has taken on the van business of Motus Commercials, a sister company from its parent group in a move that consolidates its LCV presence in the North and Midlands.
Stellantis is relaunching its van line-up under the Pro One name and plans to launch a new line-up of vans next year.
Van buyers were seemly unphased by the March plate change as February delivered record registrations for new light commercial vehicles (LCVs).
Vanaways has moved to a new office complex to support its growing headcount.
Ford has emerged as the UK’s most popular van manufacturer in 2022, with more than a third of all new LCVs registered last year wearing a blue oval.
Van Sales UK has appointed its first business development director as it adopts a new outbound sales strategy to support its growth ambition.
Eastern Western Motor Group has opened a new Volkswagen Van Centre, in Edinburgh, just weeks after being awarded the franchise.
Rygor Commercials has started construction of its custom-designed Mercedes-Benz commercial dealership in Reading.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is accepting deposits for the retro-styled ID Buzz MPV, after reinventing its iconic camper concept for the EV age.
Used van dealers are returning to auction halls to inspect higher mileage and older vehicles prior to bidding.
The global shortage of new commercial vehicles has increased revenues for workshops as owners and operators spend more to keep their older vehicles on the road.
Ford has launched its first fully electric commecial vehicle, the E-Transit, which is priced from £47,700 (ex VAT).
Sarah Palfreyman has been promoted to the role of UK Sales Director for Mercedes-Benz Vans, effective from May 1.
Shelbourne Motors is expanding its multi-franchise Newry complex with a new Maxus dealership.
Used vans continued to achieve near-record prices at BCA auctions last month, but external economic pressures are starting to alter buyer behavior.
The new Fiat Ducato van has been awarded the first ‘Platinum’ rating by Euro NCAP and Thatcham Research, for its safety and driver assistance systems.
Toyota is expanding its Corolla production in Burnaston with a new hybrid commercial van version that will launch in summer 2022.
Parkers has named the Ford Puma SUV as its New Car of the Year.
Ford will begin full production of an plug-in hybrid electric powered Transit van in mid 2019
Fiat Professional has launched a new, manufacturer-approved converted van programme that allows people to order ready to run LCVs from the dealer network.
