van news
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Manufacturer 23 OctStellantis van line-up to be relaunched under Pro One name
Stellantis is relaunching its van line-up under the Pro One name and plans to launch a new line-up of vans next year.
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Market Insight 7 MarVan buyers ignore plate change as registrations soar in February
Van buyers were seemly unphased by the March plate change as February delivered record registrations for new light commercial vehicles (LCVs).
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Car Dealer News 27 JanVanaways moves to new HQ as online van sales soar
Vanaways has moved to a new office complex to support its growing headcount.
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Manufacturer 6 Jan
Ford dominates 2022’s LCV market
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.
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Car Dealer News 21 DecOnline van seller Van Sales UK expands sales team
Van Sales UK has appointed its first business development director as it adopts a new outbound sales strategy to support its growth ambition.
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Car Dealer News 20 OctEastern Western Motor Group opens VW Van Centre in Edinburgh
Eastern Western Motor Group has opened a new Volkswagen Van Centre, in Edinburgh, just weeks after being awarded the franchise.
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Car Dealer News 10 JunRygor starts work on new Mercedes-Benz site in Reading
Rygor Commercials has started construction of its custom-designed Mercedes-Benz commercial dealership in Reading.
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Manufacturer 6 JunVW ID Buzz electric MPV available to pre-order (gallery)
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is accepting deposits for the retro-styled ID Buzz MPV, after reinventing its iconic camper concept for the EV age.
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Used Cars 19 MayHigh-mileage stock drives used van dealers back to physical auctions
Used van dealers are returning to auction halls to inspect higher mileage and older vehicles prior to bidding.
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Aftersales 5 MayShortage of new vans drives extra aftersales revenue for workshops
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.
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Manufacturer 25 AprFord E-Transit available from £47,700
Ford has launched its first fully electric commecial vehicle, the E-Transit, which is priced from £47,700 (ex VAT).
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People News 1 AprMercedes-Benz Vans promotes Sarah Palfreyman to sales director role
Sarah Palfreyman has been promoted to the role of UK Sales Director for Mercedes-Benz Vans, effective from May 1.
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Car Dealer News 28 MarShelbourne Motors gets Maxus LCV franchise in Northern Ireland
Shelbourne Motors is expanding its multi-franchise Newry complex with a new Maxus dealership.
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Used Cars 14 MarEconomic pressures felt in February’s used van market
Used vans continued to achieve near-record prices at BCA auctions last month, but external economic pressures are starting to alter buyer behavior.
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Manufacturer 16 FebNew Fiat Ducato scores top marks in van safety assessment
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.
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Manufacturer 19 JanToyota Corolla hybrid van now available to order
Toyota is expanding its Corolla production in Burnaston with a new hybrid commercial van version that will launch in summer 2022.
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Manufacturer 27 OctFord Puma named New Car of the Year by Parkers
Parkers has named the Ford Puma SUV as its New Car of the Year.
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Manufacturer 20 SepFord reveals PHEV Transit van ready for 2019 launch
Ford will begin full production of an plug-in hybrid electric powered Transit van in mid 2019
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Manufacturer 24 Apr
Fiat launches new factory-backed van conversions
Fiat Professional has launched a new, manufacturer-approved converted van programme that allows people to order ready to run LCVs from the dealer network.
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Market Insight 5 AugNew van registrations see slight decline in July
New van registrations fell by 0.2% year-on-year in July to 24,506 units.
