Jameel Motors has appointed Inchcape executive Tom Carney as its first managing director in the UK.
Kia’s UK chief has welcomed the review of ZEV mandate regulations that will guide the industry until 2035 but cautions that the UK government has no intention of walking away from its proposed trajectory.
Van operators are fearful that a lack of support for the take-up of operationally challenging zero emission LCVs will lead to failures to reach Government targets.
Manheim Auction Services is set to launch its new fortnightly sales programme at its Gloucester super centre on October 24.
Toyota dealers in the UK will be able to supply business customers with a heavy-duty van for the first time, following expansion of the brand's LCV line-up.
Electric mobility firm B–ON has hired Nissan LCV veteran Nicolas Tschann as its chief commercial officer.
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) is urging improvements in 12-volt battery technology, as "bricking" issues continue to hamper the adoption of electric vans.
Fruits of a partnership with Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturer Foton could enable Iveco dealers to compete with the likes of Ford, Volkswagen and Stellantis in the small and medium electric van market segments.
Renault Group and Volvo Group have obtained the required regulatory approvals to officially launch the new company for the next generation of fully electric vans based on a software defined vehicle (SDV) platform and its dedicated services.
Arrival, a UK-based start-up which hoped to launch electric vans, has called in administrators from EY after it became insolvent.
At the CES Show Kia has revealed a concept range of electric vans that will be the foundation of its commercial vehicle sales from 2025.
Its takeover of C&C Vehicle Services has led Steer Automotive Group to launch a new division focused on the repair of vans, trucks and other commercial vehicles.
The German electric light commercial vehicle brand B-ON says it is well on the way to its aim for 25 dealerships in the UK after securing preliminary agreements from a number of dealers.
A decision by fleet maintenance operation Rivus to close 48 of its 78 light commercial vehicle garages could provide opportunities for franchised dealers seeking technicians.
The UK's new van and LCV market grew by 31.0% in June, with 34,630 units registered, the best performance since 2019, as supply chain shortages eased and larger vans dominated sales.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) is optimistic about meeting the growing demand for its light commercial vehicles as production volumes steadily increase.
German electric vehicle brand B-ON is partnering with International Motors Limited to create a UK dealer network.
The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) has increased the end-user limit for plug-in van grant applications by 50%, from 1,000 to 1,500 per financial year.
Light commercial vehicle (LCV) values reached their highest point since July last year as the sector’s performance defied expectations during Q1, BCA has said.
Breeze Van Centre Portsmouth struck gold at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ annual dealer Performance awards.
