As Europe is grappling with the health, social and economic impacts of COVID-19, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association has set out four guiding principles for a successful re-launch of the auto industry, which will be vital to the wider economic recovery of the continent. “It is in Europe’s interest that this key strategic sector not … [Read more...]
Year of the van predicted as sales evolve
“Will 2019 be the year of the used van?” is one of the key questions being posed at the next meeting of the Vehicle Remarketing Association, taking place on 21 September at Manheim auctions in Bruntingthorpe. Key presentations will be made by James Davis of Manheim, looking at the prospects of used light commercial vehicles in the year ahead; by Karl … [Read more...]
New and used vans sales soar in September
New van sales jumped nearly 11% last month. September registrations rose 10.8% to 54,497 units, mean 269,456 commercial vehicles have been added to UK roads so far this year, a 12.6% increase on the same nine months in 2013. Van market continues to drive growth; up 18.1% year-to-date to 242,071, and 14.1% in September to 49,123 units. Truck … [Read more...]