Vans
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People News 14 AugSamantha Ward appointed as Vansdirect's new operations director
Vertu Motors' Vansdirect online commercial vehicle sales division has appointed Samantha Ward as its new operations director.
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Manufacturer 4 AugMercedes-Benz Vans UK staff raise over £13,00 for Cancer Research
Mercedes-Benz Vans UK staff teamed up with its franchisees to raise over £13,000 for Cancer Research with a series of gruelling sponsored challenges.
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Car Dealer News 24 JulPeugeot and Citroen dealers to hone LCV skills ahead of EV vans’ arrival
Peugeot and Citroen dealers will undergo a new training and support programme to improve their light commercial vehicle (LCV) expertise ahead of the arrival of a new range of zero emissions electric vans.
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Digital Marketing 22 JulLow Cost Vans unveils first TV advertising campaign
Low Cost Vans has unveiled the launch of its first ever television advertising campaign through Sky Media’s SME Support Scheme.
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Car Manufacturer News 16 JulNo compromise from new electric LCVs, says Groupe PSA
Groupe PSA is promising there will be no compromises with its electric vehicles (EVs) as it expands its range to include commercial vehicles.
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Manufacturer 11 JunVauxhall Ellesmere Port site to remain closed until September
The PSA Group has announced it’s Vauxhall Astra-building Ellesmere Port car manufacturing plant will remain closed until September.
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Market Insight 20 MayCommercial vehicle market may face changing landscape, warns Cap HPI expert
The UK's commercial vehicle market is forecast to be down by a quarter on 2019, and Cap HPI's CV expert Steve Botfield has warned the van sector's "landscape may have to change" for the medium term.
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People News 19 MayMercedes-Benz Vans UK appoints Andrew Lawson as sales director
Mercedes-Benz Vans UK has welcomed back Andrew Lawson with his appointment as sales director following a four-year assignment to the German brand’s USA operation.
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Market Insight 22 AprUsed van market will recover fastest from COVD-19 lockdown
The UK’s used van market will recover faster than its car equivalent following the COVID-19 coronavirus lockdown as businesses turn to commercial vehicles to re-start their operations, Aston Barclay has predicted.
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Car Dealer News 18 OctMarshall opens new Volkswagen Van Centre in Lincoln
Marshall Motor Holdings has opened a new Volkswagen Van Centre commercial vehicles dealership in Lincoln to complete a market territory which includes facilities in Grimsby and Scunthorpe.
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Latest News 17 OctVansdirect wins best van leasing broker award
Vansdirect win van leasing broker award for fourth year running.
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Car Dealer News 11 OctVertu boss wishes he could 'ban the BBC' to block Brexit negativity
Vertu Motors chief executive Robert Forrester has said that he wishes he could “ban the BBC” among the group’s employees as he bids to block out Brexit negativity to focus on sales process.
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Car Dealer News 5 JunCarbase officially opens Vanbase Bristol store
Carbase has officially opened the doors to its new Vanbase commercial vehicle supermarket in Bristol.
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Manufacturer 1 MarVauxhall establishes 65-strong LCV specialist retail network
Vauxhall has established a UK-wide network of specialist LCV Business Centres as part of its plans to double its share of the van market to around 15% over the next two years.
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Car Dealer News 7 FebBreeze Motor Group opens new Portsmouth Volkswagen Van Centre
Breeze Motor Group will drive its commercial vehicle aftersales offering and new short-term ‘Rent-a-Car’ lease scheme from newly opened Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Van Centre in Portsmouth.
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Acquisitions and deals 7 JanVertu Motors completes £7.5m Vans Direct acquisition
Vertu Motors has completed the acquisition of online commercial vehicles retailer Vans Direct for a total consideration of £7.5 million.
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Car Dealer News 20 SepCitroen van dealers to invest in new showroom style
Citroen van dealers are to adopt a new showroom corporate identity, with extensive use of red and white stripes, under its new 'La Manufacture Citroen' scheme.
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Market Insight 6 SepVan market grows 5% in August
Sales of light commercial vehicles grew by 5% last month, according to the SMMT, but year-to-date the market is still down by 2.2%.
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Car Dealer News 20 FebSwansway Garages opens UK's largest Volkswagen used van centre
Swansway Garages has made Liverpool the home of the UK’s Largest Volkswagen used van centre following the opening of its new commercial vehicles facility.
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Car Manufacturer News 12 MayPeugeot to promote business sales across network
Peugeot is in the process of rolling out business sales training to its entire UK network after setting its sights on increased sales beyond is 70 specialist centres.
