commercial vehicles

CV growth set to continue into 2024

UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing grew 16% in the first six months of the year as 58,675 units rolled off factory lines, with June marking the third consecutive month of […]

CV sales soar despite EV slump

The UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market has risen for the sixth consecutive month, growing by 31% to 34,630 units in the best June since 2019. This is according to […]

CV production hits 10-year May high

UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing grew 36.9% in May as 10,813 new vans, buses, trucks, coaches and taxis left British factories, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). […]

Absolute Alignment reports rising CV demand

Wheel alignment supplier Absolute Alignment has reported an increase in demand for its commercial vehicle wheel aligner. With the cost-of-living crisis impacting the UK, it says it is unsurprising that […]

TNS 365 enhances 24/7 support

Specialist provider of pay-as-you-go commercial vehicle and trailer breakdown repair solutions TNS 365 has opened a new call centre operation in Greater Manchester. The strategic move was triggered by increased […]

LCV prices reach record high

Auctioneer Aston Barclay has reported that second-hand light commercial vehicle prices reached a new record high at the end of May. It said demand for brand new models is also […]

EV van shortage slowing switchover

Businesses can’t get hold of the electric vans needed to switch their fleets due to supply shortages, which is severely hampering their vital transition to clean vehicles. These are the […]

LCV registrations up for fifth straight month

The number of UK light commercial vehicles (LCVs) registered in the UK grew by 15.3% in May compared with last year, reaching 25,359 units. According to the latest figures from […]

CV production enjoys spring surge

UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing output increased by 33.3% in April following two months of decline, with 10,504 vans, trucks, taxis, buses and coaches produced. According to the latest figures published by the […]

CV sector receives fresh impetus

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has revealed that the UK’s commercial vehicle sector has received fresh government funding for innovation. Hydrogen received the bulk of the latest Advanced […]

IAAF appoints new CV head

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has appointed Sue McKay onto the Federation’s Council as its new head of the commercial vehicle section. MvKay, global category manager for commercial vehicles […]

CV sales continue upward trend

The UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market recorded its fourth straight month of growth with 22,665 new units registered in April. According to the latest figures published by the […]