commercial vehicles
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Market Insight 6 MaySemiconductor shortages threaten recovery after April's record LCV sales
The Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) market delivered record registrations in April as businesses expressed their confidence in the COVID-19 recovery in new vehicle acquisitions.
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Car Dealer News 30 AprLEVC appoints Caffyns as its EV taxi and van franchisee for Sussex
Caffyns has joined the London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) dealer network with the opening of a new franchised retail location in Eastbourne, Sussex.
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Manufacturer 23 AprMitsubishi franchisees account for eight of Isuzu UK’s 11 new dealer partners
Eight of the 11 dealers appointed by Isuzu UK so far in 2021 have been Mitsubishi franchisees as the brand aims to double its annual pick-up sales amid a series of pick-up segment model withdrawals.
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Market Insight 23 AprAston Barclay may ‘turn traders away’ after success of physical car auctions' return
Aston Barclay managing director Martin Potter has said that the success of the remarketing provider’s return to physical auctions after ‘Lockdown 3’ could mean it has to “turn traders away”.
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Car Dealer News 15 AprHartwell opens UK's first Ford Signature car dealership in Reading
Hartwell has opened the doors to its new Ford car dealership and Transit Centre in Reading.
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Manufacturer 7 AprCitroen, Peugeot and Vauxhall to launch hydrogen fuel cell vans in 2022
Citroen, Peugeot and Vauxhall light commercial vehicle (LCV) dealers must prepare for an influx of hydrogen-powered vans as the three Stellantis brands prepare to launch fuel cell vehicles.
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Car Manufacturer News 22 MarFord to provide dealers with data link to vans for faster servicing and repair
Ford is launching a new free-of-charge connected maintenance system for its commercial vehicles that will allow dealers to remotely access diagnostic data.
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Market Insight 26 FebUsed vans retain record values in January 2021, says BCA
Light-commercial vehicles (LCVS) have achieved record values for the third consecutive month at BCA sales.
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Car Model News 25 FebNissan expected to axe Navara pick-up from UK line-up
The Nissan Navara pick-up truck will no longer be offered in the UK and Europe when production of the existing version ceases at the end of the year, reports suggest.
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Car Dealer News 10 FebIsuzu UK names David Taylor Garages as its Dealer of the Year
Isuzu UK has named Welsh franchised retailer David Taylor Garages as its Dealer of the Year 2021 as it celebrated the “talent and expertise across its growing UK network” with a string of awards presentations.
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Supplier News 9 FebG3 launch new WAV & LCV auction centre in Leeds
G3 Vehicle Auctions have announced the development of its new wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAV), light commercial vehicles (LCV) and motorbike auction centre in Leeds.
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Manufacturer 3 Feb
New Isuzu D-Max pick-up to prompt 10 dealer appointments in 2021
Isuzu UK has revealed plans to add a further 10 new franchised retail sites to its retail network in 2021 as the new D-Max pick-up prompts further growth for the brand.
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Supplier News 2 FebMaxus to open new headquarters in Warrington
Commercial vehicle importer Harris Maxus has confirmed plans to open new headquarters at Birchwood Park, Warrington.
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Car Dealer News 1 FebTrustFord 'smashing' van sales amid 40% Lockdown 3 car sales decline
TrustFord has seen its car sales volumes decline by around 40% during COVID-19 ‘Lockdown 3’ trading in England and Northern Ireland – but home delivery boom is driving commercial vehicle records.
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People News 18 NovCity Auction Group appoints head of LCV for Rockingham and Belfast
City Auction Group has appointed former TrustFord and Charles Hurst man Keith Logan as its head of light commercial vehicles (LCV).
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Market Insight 13 NovCommercial vehicle sales ‘unaffected’ by latest lockdown, says Auto Trader
Auto Trader has claimed that interest in commercial vehicles (CV) has been “unaffected” by the latest COVID-19 lockdown restrictions – with online enquiries up 38%.
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Talent & People 12 NovEight questions to... Rygor Commercials parts manager Chris Marsh
In the latest of the regular ‘Eight questions to…’ Q&A series AM magazine chats to Chris Marsh, group parts manager at Mercedes-Benz truck and van dealer Rygor Commercials.
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Manufacturer 11 NovLEVC: slow ULEZ roll-out a ‘frustration’ for fast-growing EV brand
Icon is a much over-used word in our modern world. Things that have only existed a few years are described as iconic, without having had the time to cement their place in their particular pantheon.
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Manufacturer 9 NovAscotts EV Centre opens Dartford LEVC franchise
LEVC has moved closer to its target of a 50-site electric taxi and light commercial vehicle franchised network by the end of 2020 with the opening of a new Dartford location.
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Used Cars 2 Nov
Demand for used vans remains ‘exceptionally strong’ in September, says BCA
LCV demand remained strong in September as average values climbed yet again and sold volumes rose significantly, according to BCA.
