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LCV sales report strong 2021 growth
- 06/01/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations grew by more than a fifth (21.4%) in 2021, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found that 355,380 new light commercial vehicles were registered in the year, ending with the best December for the [...] -
Volta Trucks taps into new navigation service
- 04/01/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Volta Trucks has confirmed that the Volta Zero will feature integrated navigation services from HERE Technologies, enabling it to take advantage of the navigation-as-a-service model. It will use EV Range Assistant, a feature from HERE tailored for inner-city deliveries, which includes range prediction for trucks on [...] -
CV production sinks in November
- 24/12/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
UK commercial vehicle (CV) production decreased to 7,940 units in November, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The decline in output of 7.8%, the weakest November performance since 2017, reflects the challenges faced by the wider industry, with the [...] -
Fleets on Covid alert
- 07/12/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Fleets are responding to the increased level of Covid threat seen in recent weeks by returning to homeworking and readopting a range of other measures designed to minimise risk, FleetCheck is reporting. The fleet software company says that the emergence of the Omicron strain of the virus, generally higher levels of [...] -
RHCV supports HGV training college
- 06/12/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV) has worked in partnership with South Essex College to construct two branded LGV lorries, designed to support students and the local community to enter a career in logistics. The vehicles will be used to train LGV drivers from all walks of life, such as students on LGV apprenticeship [...] -
LCV demand remains steady
- 30/11/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
BCA has reported that the LCV market remained stable for the fifth month in a row during October, with values averaging £9,861. That is £2,104 more than the same month last year, equivalent to a 27.1% uplift. In contrast, values have moved by just £259 or 2.6% across the past five months. Stuart Pearson, [...] -
CV production rallies with 17% uplift
- 26/11/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
UK commercial vehicle production increased to 7,892 units in October, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). October’s growth in output of 17.2%, the highest uplift since June this year, follows a weak October 2020 where operators delayed fleet renewal [...] -
Axalta secures major international accolade
- 22/11/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Axalta has been named the 2021 Global Commercial Vehicle Coatings Company of the Year by Frost & Sullivan. The annual Best Practices award recognised Axalta for developing innovative coatings that address OEMs’ evolving needs in designing lighter-weight vehicles and exterior components and for its leadership [...] -
CarComm Coachworks announces major expansion
- 12/11/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Commercial vehicle repair specialists CarComm Coachworks has increased its internal workshop space by a third. The expansion is the result of continued growth with both large and small fleet contracts, meaning the company outgrew its two Ashford units. It previously rented a few smaller units on the same road, but [...] -
LCV values hold steady in September
- 01/11/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
September saw average LCV values lift to £9,902 at BCA, with steady demand generating a small month-on-month rise of £18 as the market remained stable for the fourth month running. While average monthly values have risen by £1,908 in the past year, the last four months have seen a period of stability with [...]