Ford will share its connected LCV data with the retail network in a bid to improve customer service and the amount of work flowing through workshops. Speaking to Auto Retail Bulletin at the CV Show,...

Audi’s future electric cars will become ‘experience devices’ as the German brand builds in ever-more digital functionality and “rethinks the automobile”. It was the firm’s central message...

UK new LCV registrations returned to growth in December, following three months of decline, according to the latest figures released by the SMMT. The market grew 7.8% in December as the impact of...

PETER VARDY SETS UP ROCKAR RIVAL NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR FOR LSH RETAILERS FACE CONTINUED PHEV SHORTAGE DEMAND FOR HOME DELIVERY LCVS DRIVING UP VALUES SAYS BCA NEW MANAGEMENT APPOINTMENTS AT MARSHALLS...

There hasn’t been much in the way of cheer in the new vehicle market this year but let’s celebrate it where there is and turn the spotlight on the van sector, and specifically the fast growing...

Ford wants profitable SUVs and LCVs to play a bigger part in retailers’ business to get the UK and European operations back into profit.  It expects a full year loss in Europe this time after...

  MITSUBISHI RETAILERS FACE CI UPGRADE COSTS FORD TO PUT FOCUS ON MONEY MAKING SUVs AND VANS CAR TRADE TO BUCK GENERAL RETAIL TREND, SAYS CBI MPs VISITS HIGHLIGHT AUCTION CONCERNS SECURITY THREAT...

Vauxhall is to establish an LCV business centre network for the start of next year which could halve the current network and follows the brand’s decision to cut its car franchise network by around a...

  VAUXHALL TO CUT LCV RETAILER NETWORK AUTO TRADER ADDS AUCTION REMARKETING OFFER RESTRUCTURE A GOOD THING, SAYS VAUXHALL RETAILER LCV VALUES REMAIN NEAR RECORD LEVELS COUNCIL POLICIES CAN BOOST...

With demand for used light commercials at exceptional levels, now is a good time for dealers to look at this marketplace and make the most of the opportunities it brings. Increasing needs from the...

Sales of vans have hit a record high, with 4,007,331 in use on UK roads, up 4.3% on the previous year. Confidence for retailers comes from the fact that more than 370,000 registrations were recorded...

Used van prices having been rising steadily as the UK economy has improved. Much of this was due to the shortfall of younger used LCVs destined for the used market from the major fleets and leasing...

Figures from Manheim show that the used van market remained strong in August, with values rising very slightly by 0.2%. Average mileage fell by 3.1% (2,339 miles) and stock age was down by three...

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Nissan is planning to add a handful of dedicated commercial vehicle sites to its retail network in the next 12 months as well as grow the LCV specialist sub-network. The brand currently operates a...

With registrations on the up at the time of writing and the recession a distant memory, van industry executives at the Commercial Vehicle Show had plenty to smile about. Want to read more articles on...

Fiat Professional is strengthening its retailer network in a bid to build on the success it enjoyed in 2013. Last year saw its registrations up to 3.5 tonnes jump by 70% compared with 2012’s...

Kwik Fit is aiming to snatch aftersales business from van retailers by equipping more of its 600-plus outlets to handle light commercial mechanical and electrical repairs and Class VII MoT tests....

Fiat Professional, the commercial vehicle arm of the brand, is on the dealer recruitment trail. However, much of the thrust of its activities is aimed at bringing more truck dealers into the fold...

While Renault’s aim in 2013 is to hang on to the 6% share of total van sales that it achieved in 2012, it will be doing so in a shrinking market believes sales director, Darren Payne. He...