Car and Van News

Return of repossessions is unlikely to affe...

Feb 01, 2021Comments off

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published updated final guidance, confirming an initial proposal, that as a last resort, consumer credit lenders would once again

Coronavirus sends UK CV production down -15...

Jan 29, 2021Comments off

UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing declined -15.5% in 2020, with just 66,116 vans, trucks, taxis, buses and coaches leaving production lines, according to the latest figures released today

LCV values at record levels at BCA in Decem...

Jan 26, 2021Comments off

December 2020 saw average LCV values rise to a new highpoint at BCA, recording the highest average monthly value since the onset of the pandemic

Four winter rules for a plug−in hybrid ca...

Jan 25, 2021Comments off

 With the arrival of winter, the outside temperature in many European countries is below freezing first thing in the morning. We know the general effects

Reflex launches new online auction platform...

Jan 14, 2021Comments off

A new online auction service from Reflex Vehicle Sales will enable traders to submit live bids on former Reflex Vehicle Hire stock during a series

MG5 EV wins first major award

Jan 07, 2021Comments off

The All New MG5 EV has won its first major award after WhichEV? named the ground-breaking electric station wagon as its Best Value EV thanks

Almost a 30% fall in new car registrations ...

Jan 06, 2021Comments off

The UK new car market fell by almost a third (-29.4%) in 2020, with annual registrations dropping to 1,631,064 units, according to figures published today

Industry comment on SMMT new car registrati...

Jan 06, 2021Comments off

Michael Woodward, UK automotive lead at Deloitte, said: “At the end of a challenging year, it is unsurprising to see year-on-year new car sales fall

New VN5 wins Best Medium EV Van of the Year

Jan 06, 2021Comments off

The new VN5 electric van from LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) has won its second award just months after its launch, claiming the title today

Van safety in the spotlight: Tests for new ...

Dec 16, 2020Comments off

Euro NCAP and Thatcham Research are urging van manufacturers to fit more lifesaving collision avoidance technology to their vehicles as standard after tests for a