Light commercial vehicle market on road to recovery
The new light commercial vehicle market rose 3.6% in May to 23,620 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). LCV growth was driven by increased demand […]
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New LCV sales bounce back in April
New LCV sales rose by 6.8% in April to 21,716 units, according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Overall growth was driven by deliveries […]
CV Show breaks records as industry navigates net zero transition
The Commercial Vehicle Show 2026 brought together 14,991 visitors and more than 320 exhibitors at the NEC Birmingham, with attendance rising 15% year-on-year and exhibitor numbers up 30% compared to […]
New tachograph rules for LCV fleets imminent
Fleets have been urged to prepare for new tachograph rules for light commercial vehicles that come into force in the UK on 1 July. The new rules stipulate that light […]
Used LCV values rise more than 10% in a year
Used LCV values rose to an average price of £8,569 at BCA last month, the highest point recorded since March 2024. This represents an increase of 6.7% on December and […]
Most costly light commercial vehicle repairs revealed
New research has uncovered the most common and most expensive light commercial vehicle repairs. Warranty Solutions Group analysed data from more than 1,000 LCV claims between January and December last […]
LCV values continue upward trend at BCA
LCV values at BCA rose for the second month running in September to an average price of £8,460. This represents a substantial £568 (7.2%) uplift month-on-month and a rise of […]
Van drivers unfairly targeted for negative behaviour
New research has revealed that van drivers in the UK are regularly the target of negative behaviour from other motorists. A study from Peugeot has found that van drivers are […]
LCV values up nearly 14% at BCA
LCV values at BCA were up nearly 14% to £7,892 in August compared to the same month last year. It sold more than 8,500 LCVs in the month, with average […]
Electric van and truck grant extended
The electric van and truck grant will be extended for another year from April 2026, the government has announced. The grant was extended until April 2026 this year, with discounts […]
Manheim Auction Services reports rising van sales
Manheim Auction Services, part of Cox Automotive, has reported rising van sales at auction, with volumes up 9.3% year-on-year. Meanwhile, sales are 30.2% up on 2023 to reach a level […]
Average LCV sales values up in June – BCA
BCA has reported that average LCV sales values rose slightly in June. Average LCV sales during the month rose 2.6% to £8,188 compared to June 2024, making it the second […]