Alan Feldberg

Used car market bounces back

The UK’s used car market increased by 0.9% in the third quarter of 2019, ending nine quarters of decline. This is according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders […]

Suzuki bolsters South West presence

Suzuki GB PLC has opened Howards Suzuki showroom in Weston-super-Mare, following the appointment of the Howards Motor Group to operate the new franchise. It continues the vehicle manufacturer’s ambition to […]

NFDA EV scheme reaches 50 milestone

The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has announced that 50 dealers have now gained Electric Vehicle Approved accreditation. The NFDA introduced the scheme, which is endorsed by the Government’s Office […]

Glass’s names its November hero

Glass’s has named the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter its Van Hero for November. Each month, Glass’s Commercial Vehicle editors hold a meeting to name the current Used Van Hero in the UK […]

Nissan reports profit slump

Nissan has reported a 70% drop in quarterly profit and cut its full-year forecast to an 11-year low. The company’s global vehicle sales fell 7.5% to 1.27 million in the […]

FTA celebrates ‘best of the best’

The UK’s best-of-the-best van operators and drivers have been recognised at FTA’s 2019 Van Excellence Honours Lunch. The awards took place at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Birmingham, celebrate the […]

Groupe Renault UK names new brand head

Stephen Whitcombe has been appointed head of brand for Pro+ Commercial vehicles for Groupe Renault UK. Whitcombe said: “I’m delighted to become head of brand at such an exciting time […]

EMaC broadens warranty range

EMaC has introduced a new warranty range which it claims simplifies vehicle ownership and could help dealerships maximise customer retention. The new range includes ‘EMaC Lifetime Warranty’ which combines the […]

Van hero recognised by FTA

A van driver who saved a motorist trapped in a burning car after a high-speed crash in Huddersfield has been recognised with a national award at FTA’s 2019 Van Excellence […]

Gas test results more than just hot air

The impressive results of a UK research project to assess the viability of biomethane in heavy goods vehicles have been revealed. The Dedicated to Gas project deployed 20 Euro VI […]

DVSA wins first false emissions case

Victory in a new legal action by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has highlighted the risks of supplying and fitting illegal emissions control parts to the aftermarket. The […]

Dealerships must offer best of both worlds

New research has identified the type of dealership model that could dominate used car retail. According to Startline Motor Finance, the “clicks and mortar” dealership model will be the way […]