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CV production recovers after August dip
- 29/10/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
UK commercial vehicle production recorded a modest 1.8% growth in September, up to 7,799 units. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) this growth comes after a decline of over a third (35.1%) in August while, over the year-to-date, production of CVs in 2021 has increased by [...] -
School of Thought seeking industry support
- 26/10/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
School of Thought has announced new funding initiatives as it aims to build on the success it’s had in connecting the industry to new talent since it was established in 2019. Established by Dave Reece, School of Thought is trying to bridge the skills gap by promoting the sector to colleges and other places of [...] -
Government urged to support EV van transition
- 26/10/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The government has been urged to develop a support package of incentives to encourage the uptake of zero emission vans. Business leaders and sustainable transport campaigners have written to Chancellor Rishi Sunak outlining the need to introduce targeted plans and funding that will support the uptake of electric [...] -
Morelli takes another step towards PAS2060
- 14/10/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Morelli Group has placed the first fleet order for Peugeot’s latest low emission vehicle, the 508 Peugeot Sport Engineered. The four-wheel drive features plug-in hybrid technology and produces 360hp by combining an internal combustion engine with two electric motors and offers up to 26 miles of zero emissions [...] -
LCV market endures worst September since recession
- 06/10/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The light commercial vehicle market collapsed by 39.5% in September, with just 31,535 vans registered. According to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the sector was 41.8% down on the pre-pandemic five-year September average, partly as result of the continued [...] -
Chips are down for CV production
- 01/10/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
UK commercial vehicle (CV) production dropped to 3,179 units in August. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reported that production decreased by 35.1% compared to the same month in 2020, ending five months of consecutive growth. Despite the year-to-date production of CVs in 2021 increasing by [...] -
LCV values up 28% in a year
- 27/09/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
LCV values at BCA averaged £9,874 in August, the third highest average value on record. Average monthly values now have risen by £2,165 in the past year, equivalent to a 28% increase. Stuart Pearson, BCA COO UK Remarketing commented “Professional buyer interest at BCA continues to be exceptionally strong for [...] -
Audatex broadens estimating service
- 08/09/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Audatex has announced that MAN Truck calculations are now available in AudaEnterprise Gold. The calculations cover the whole of the German truck maker’s range of lorries. UK and Ireland sales director Neil Garrett said: “This addition gives extra scope to bodyshops to accurately quote and complete commercial [...] -
New platform to keep wheels on track
- 08/09/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
TyreWatch has introduced a unique tyre management platform with a range of monitoring systems which enables fleet managers to reduce running costs and increase safety. AutoAlign is a dynamic vehicle monitoring system designed to combat wheel misalignment, which affects around 33% of all commercial vehicles in the [...] -
Stellantis expands LCV training programme
- 07/09/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Stellantis is expanding its new Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) Training Programme. The programme is available to Vauxhall, Peugeot and Citroën retailers and has already had 99 master and consultant technicians trained and passed. Stellantis is now expanding the course to both aftersales managers and customer [...]