• Alphabet announces new LCV conversion network

    • 13 May 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Leasing and mobility specialist Alphabet (GB) has enhanced its LCV offering by launching a new network of approved UK conversion partners The newly contracted suppliers will work alongside Alphabet’s existing team of commercial vehicle experts to ensure every detail from racking to livery is taken care of for [...]
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  • LCV registrations hit by supply chain shortages

    • 6 May 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations declined to 21,597 units in April, down 291% year-on-year This is according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) While the decline in registrations in April is amplified by comparison with 2021, which saw the [...]
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  • LCV values set to ease

    • 3 May 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Market dynamics are changing, which could impact LCV values in the future That is the view of BCA, which recorded the third highest average monthly value for LCVs in March LCV values averaged £10,133 at BCA during the month, the fourth consecutive month that average values have exceeded £10,000 and the third [...]
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  • Stellantis strengthens hydrogen team

    • 25 April 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Stellantis has appointed Jean-Michel Billig as chief technology officer for hydrogen fuel cell vehicle development He will take up his role on 27 June Carlos Tavares, Stellantis CEO, said, “Jean-Michel’s broad spectrum of experiences in aircraft, aerospace, automotive and naval industries will contribute to [...]
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  • WMS Group announces new warranty contract

    • 22 April 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    WMS Group has announced a partnership with global coach and bus manufacturer TEMSA to significantly extend the warranty on its lease buses and coaches in the UK As part of the package, WMS Group will provide year three, four and five extended Driveline cover on all TEMSA’s UK lease bus and coaches The [...]
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  • BVRLA conference set for live launch

    • 19 April 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The BVRLA’s annual Fleets in Charge Conference is being hosted in person for the first time at One Birdcage Walk in London on 7 July Featuring senior government officials and experts from the automotive and fleet sectors, the day-long conference will also offer breakout sessions, panel discussions and networking [...]
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  • Isuzu secures record sales

    • 8 April 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Isuzu UK recorded 838 sales of the Isuzu D-Max pick-up during the first quarter of 2022, a notable 428% up on the same period last year, with March proving to be another strong month for the brand, ending 544% up on the previous year sales This performance from Isuzu UK comes despite the LCV and pick-up continuing [...]
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  • LCV market hit by supply shortages

    • 6 April 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) market declined in March by 276% to 40,613 units According to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the scale of the fall is amplified by comparison with March last year, when pent-up demand contributed to the largest increase [...]
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  • CV production soars by 92%

    • 25 March 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Categories: featured, News
    UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew 922% in the second month of 2022, with 8,278 vans, trucks, taxis, buses and coaches rolling out of British factories This is according to figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) However, this is compared with the worst February on [...]
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  • LCV demand remains undimmed

    • 14 March 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    BCA has reported that LCV values remained at near record levels in February 2022, with average values staying above £10,000 for the third consecutive month Following on from the record value of £10,812 seen in January, February maintained the consistent run of strong values seen throughout recent months, [...]
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