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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 [...] -
LCV market registers record month
- 07/12/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The light commercial vehicle (LCV) market recorded the best November in its history, with 31,320 new vans registered. This is according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The number of vans reaching Britain’s roads rose 11.4% on the pre-pandemic average for [...] -
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 sales suffer marginal October dip
- 05/11/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The light commercial vehicle (LCV) market declined marginally by 4.6%, in October. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, 27,420 vans were registered in the month. Despite this representing the second consecutive month of decline the sector remains 2.3% up on the five-year pre-pandemic [...] -
Fix Auto UK enters Northern Ireland
- 01/11/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Fix Auto UK has established a presence in Northern Ireland with the appointment of Fix Auto Lagan Side. Greer Gardiner who runs the family-owned business in County Down, is the first in the region to officially join the network. The business, which is currently known as Bodyworxni, is 20 miles from the centre of [...] -
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 sales slow in June
- 06/07/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Growth in the light commercial vehicle (LCV) market slowed in June, after bumper months in April and May. Figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) found that 34,363 vans were registered in the month, down 13.9% on 2019 but up 14.4% on 2020. Year-to-date figures were up 75.9% on [...] -
Bodyshops urged to tap into LCV market
- 01/07/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
LKQ Euro Car Parts is encouraging bodyshops to tap into the potential revenues generated by LCVs. SMMT figures found that LCV registrations have enjoyed a 9.5% year-on-year growth, driven by the home delivery sector. Colin Cottrell, marketing director at LKQ Euro Car Parts, said: “LCVs are the lifeblood of our [...] -
LCV demand driving price rises
- 24/06/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Used LCV values rose £346 from April to May at BCA to record the third highest average monthly value on record. The average price for more than 2,000 sales was £9,375, as values continue to outstrip market expectations by a significant margin. Stuart Pearson COO BCA UK said: “During 2021 we have seen used [...]