Vans
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Manufacturer 8 DecHarris Maxus targets growth with EVs after opening new Liverpool HQ
Commercial vehicle distributor Harris Maxus is targeting growth through UK electric vehicles (EV) sales after officially opening its new headquarters in Liverpool.
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Manufacturer 6 DecStellantis explores retro-fitted EV drivetrains concept for vans
Stellantis is aiming to create a proof of concept to convert internal combustion engine (ICE) light commercial vehicles (LCV) into electric vehicles (EV) through a new partnership Qinomic.
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Manufacturer 25 NovStellantis franchisees ‘over the moon’ at agency model roll-out delay
Franchisees from Stellantis’ UK dealership networks have told AM of their support of the car manufacturing giant’s plan to delay the roll-out of its agency model agreements by six months.
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Market Insight 22 NovLCV values suggest ‘demand remains well balanced against supply’, says BCA
A decline in average used light commercial vehicle (LCV) wholesale values of just £15 in October suggests that “demand remains well balanced against supply”, according to BCA.
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Acquisitions and deals 11 NovRygor Commercials under new ownership after management buy-out
Rygor Commercials is preparing for a new era of ownership after sales director John Keogh and head of truck sales Rish Channa completed a management buy-out (MBO) of the business.
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Market Insight 7 NovUK recorded worst October van registrations for a decade, SMMT reveals
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) data has shown that light commercial vehicles registrations fell to their lowest level in a decade during October.
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Market Insight 2 Nov'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.
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Market Insight 25 OctUsed van values are on the rise, says Aston Barclay
Values of used vans rose for the first time this year during Q3, figures from Aston Barclay show.
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Car Dealer News 13 SepEastern Western Motor Group in race to open Volkswagen Van Centre Edinburgh
Eastern Western Motor Group (EWMG) is working “tirelessly” to establish a new Volkswagen Van Centre after being appointed as the commercial vehicle brand’s franchisee in Edinburgh.
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Manufacturer 18 AugNissan dealers open order books for Nissan Townstar compact van NV250 replacement
Nissan begins taking pre-orders next week for its new Townstar compact van range, which will replace the NV250 and e-NV200 in the manufacturer’s line-up.
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Fleet 11 AugGovernment moots legal changes for electric van use
The Department for Transport (DfT) is considering legal changes that might help to speed the adoption of larger electric vans
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Acquisitions and deals 3 AugJCT600 'largest Volkswagen van retailer' after two-site acquisition
JCT600 has grown its Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership to five locations through the acquisition of two sites from Volkswagen Van Centre West Yorkshire.
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Fleet 14 JulBVRLA calls for push to accelerate electric van sales
The UK Government and the automotive industry need to work together to promote the take-up of electric vans, says Gerry Keaney, chief executive of BVRLA.
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Market Insight 7 JunSupply issues hit May's new van market, causing 25% drop in sales
Sales of new light commercial vehicles in May dropped 25% year-on-year to 22,000 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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Latest News 24 May
SMMT calls for ‘van plan’ to reduce UK’s transport-related carbon emissions
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has called for a ‘van plan’ to help commercial vehicle (CV) owners make the switch to an electric vehicle (EV) – reducing the UK’s transport-related carbon emissions.
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Market Insight 6 MaySMMT urges fleets to place van orders after April registrations dip
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has urged fleet operators to place their commercial vehicle (CV) orders after the sector suffered a 29.1% April registrations decline.
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Market Insight 5 Apr
UK's new van sales drop to 40,000 units in March amid supply issues
Sales of new light commercial vehicles in March were down 27.6% year-on-year as supplies of large and medium panel vans continue to be constrained.
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Car Dealer News 5 AprLEVC appoints new Manchester electric van dealer to replace Lookers
Taxi and van manufacturer LEVC has appointed a new dealer for the Greater Manchester region.
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Manufacturer 24 FebInnovation Automotive partners with the AA to officer roadside support
Multi-brand electric vehicle (EV) company Innovate Automotive (IA) has partnered with the AA to offer roadside assistance to its customers.
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Car Dealer News 22 FebTop performing Volkswagen Van Centres receive awards from Darren Gough MBE
JCB Group's Sittingbourne Van Centre has been hailed the best of the UK Volkswagen Van Centre at the brand's annual awards ceremony.
