While the number of miles travelled on our roads hardly changed in 2018 compared to the previous year, the forms of transport used has changed. Van traffic, despite experiencing slower growth in 2018, still saw a slight increase which sets a new record high. Cycling miles also rose and is now 34% above what it was 25 years ago. RAC head of roads policy … [Read more...]
Van low-down guide from the experts
The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership and Cenex have published a new Low Emission Van Guide. It coincides with this week’s CV Show in Birmingham and the revised licensing for drivers of alternatively fuelled vans announced by the Dept for Transport. The number of vans licensed to operate in the UK has grown by a quarter in ten years to 4.1 million … [Read more...]
PCP users paying for poor repairs
PCP users are facing unexpected bills for sub-standard repair work to contracted cars, says the Vehicle Remarketing Association. The organisation, which represents companies that between them handle, sell, inspect, transport or manage more than 1.5 million used vehicles every year, says that more and more cars are being presented for sale online and at … [Read more...]
Brexit boost to UK supply chain, academic claims
Traditional supply chains will be destroyed because of stricter border controls and as a result of a no-deal Brexit, businesses in the UK will be forced to buy more local products, according to an expert from the University of Cologne. Professor Andreas Fügener, expert in Supply Chain Management, warns that consumers are largely unaware of the impact that … [Read more...]
Tradelines 3 April
The annual CV show in the NEC is a sellout. Britain’s biggest automotive show will fill three halls with hundreds of exhibitors from 30 April to 2 May, said Rob Skelton, show director. … [Read more...]
Recognition for car services at Business Motoring Awards
In an increasingly complex business car marketplace, the Business Motoring Awards 2019 has recognised best practice in the sector from the likes of Northgate and Volkswagen Commercial Services. The winners’ list of the Business Motoring Awards, supported by Fleet Alliance, a leading lease car supplier to the SME business sector is: Best Car … [Read more...]
Car making stalls but commercials speed up
UK car production fell by -15.3% in February, with 123,203 units manufactured, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Declining demand in the UK and in key European and Asian export markets resulted in output falling for the ninth consecutive month. Production for home and export markets dropped year-on-year by -11.0% and -16.4% … [Read more...]
Tradelines 27 March
Pre-registration for Automechanika Birmingham 2019 is up 21% on the same time last year. The industry’s leading trade exhibition, taking place from 4 to 6 June at the NEC Birmingham will see the launch of many new points of interest covering all aspects of the automotive industry, including The Big UK Garage Event, Aftermarket Innovation Showcase, … [Read more...]
Karl is king of Euro Commercials and MB Vans
Cardiff-based commercial vehicle service manager Karl Hadley has won a prestigious trophy from Mercedes-Benz Vans, in recognition of his exemplary customer service. Karl, who is a key member of the aftersales team at South Wales Dealer Euro Commercials, stepped up to collect the Keeping Businesses Moving Award at the manufacturer’s annual Van Stars … [Read more...]
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