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Zero-emissions van market ‘volatile’ as LCV demand grows

Limited supplies of zero-emission electric vans is creating “volatility” in a light commercial vehicle (LCV) sector experiencing a ramp-up in demand, BCA has said.

Vans 27 Feb

'Encouraging signs' from September's used LCV market

BCA has reported "encouraging signs" from a used van market which experienced a 1.8% (£177) decline in average wholesale values during September.

2 Nov

BCA reports that used car and LCV costs rose again in July

The average cost of a used van or LCV sold in BCA's auctions during July was £10,220, a 4.2% rise month on month, as used car costs rose by 2.9% to £9,464.

used values 31 Aug

BCA's car auction site at Paddock Wood, Kent

BCA charged £1.1m after Porsche crushed auction car buyer

Used car remarketing giant BCA has been fined £1.1 million and ordered to pay £97,000 after a car buyer was crushed by a Porsche at its Paddock Wood auction site in Kent.

Supplier news 7 Mar

Retailers' 'safety net' of high used car values could be starting to shift

BCA has suggested that high used car valuations could prove a “safety net” for car retailers as Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine compound cost of living concerns to impact consumer confidence.

3 Mar

Online sales: The Care By Volvo vehicle subscription portal

Volvo begins direct-to-consumer used car sales through new online portal

Volvo Car UK has launched a new used car sales platform that will sell its “newest” vehicle stock direct to online car buyers.

Manufacturer insight 7 Feb

Constellation Automotive acquires 19.9% stake in Lookers PLC

Cinch, BCA and Webuyanycar owner Constellation Group has followed up its move to acquire Marshall Motor Holdings with the purchase of a 19.9% stake in Lookers.

31 Jan

BCA's online used car auction platform in action

BCA’s festive sales programme boosted December used car sales by 25%

Used car values were up 13.2% year-on-year in December as BCA’s programme of festive auctions delivered a near-25% sales boost during the last week of 2021.

Supplier news 18 Jan

Constellation Automotive owner TDR Capital agrees £4.1bn LeasePlan sale

Constellation Automotive’s private equity fund owner TDR Capital is set to dispose of its LeasePlan vehicle leasing business after securing a €4.9 billion (£4.1bn) sale.

Acquisition and disposal 6 Jan

Marshall board highlights Constellation's 'ownership responsibilities' in recommending takeover

Marshall Motor Group’s board has highlighted the “responsibilities of ownership of MMH” in a statement recommending the acceptance of Constellation Automotive’ s £201.6 million takeover offer.

acquisitions and deals 6 Dec

Stable van prices indicate ‘what’s to come’ for used cars, says BCA

A stabilising of values in the used van market in recent months may highlight “what’s to come” for the used car sector, according to remarketing giant BCA.

Market insight 30 Nov

Used car values show signs of ‘easing back’ at BCA auctions

Used car values remained at their second highest level ever in a “frenzied” 2021 market at BCA’s auction in October, despite showing signs of “easing back” in the month’s latter stages.

15 Nov

Used car prices to reach levels that 'once didn't seem possible', says BCA

Used car values are likely to rise to “another new level that once didn’t seem possible” according to BCA chief operating officer Stuart Pearson.

23 Sep

We Buy Any Car fined £200,000 by ICO for 'nuisance texts'

We Buy Any Car has been fined £200,000 by the Information Commissioner's Office after sending 191 million emails and 3.6 million “nuisance texts”.

Digital Marketing 17 Sep

cinch partnership with the National Football League (NfL)

cinch secures new partnership with the National Football League

BCA's cinch online car retail platform has announced a new sponsorship deal with American Football's National Football League (NFL).

sponsorship 7 Sep

Average LCV values pass £10,000 in July

Used van values continue to climb, with average prices passing the £10,000 mark for the first time in July, according to the latest data from BCA.

used van values 25 Aug

BCA using robot technologies to automate processes

British Car Auctions (BCA) is utilising robotic process automation (RPA) to help improve process handling and customer service.

Technology 22 Jun

Constellation accelerates growth of cinch with £80m Rockingham Motor Speedway acquisition

Constellation Automotive Group will expand the used car stocking and preparation capacity for BCA and cinch following the £80 million acquisition of Rockingham Motor Speedway.

Car dealer news 14 Jun

BCA ‘confident’ of legality of commercial relationship with drivers

BCA has said that it is “confident” of the legality of its operating model and commercial relationship with its self-employed contractors – suggesting the model delivers mutually beneficial flexibility.

Supplier news 21 May

Cinch attracts £1bn boost from investors eager to back online car retail

Cinch has attracted £1 billion in new investment to continue its push to online car retail growth alongside the likes of start-up rivals Cazoo and Carzam.

online car sales 21 May