Car and Van News
Record 97.3% fall for UK new car market
UK new car registrations declined -97.3% in April, according to figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This marked a
Used car and used van market will bounce ba...
The country’s used car and used van market will bounce back once lockdown is over according to Alex Wright, managing director of Shoreham Vehicle Auctions
Tips if you are a new van driver
If you’re a new van driver, the thought of taking to the road can be a bit of a daunting prospect. However, while some things
Government confirms car dealers CAN sell an...
In an official statement issued to Car Dealer Magazine yesterday (23 April 2020), a spokesman for the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS)
The Van Insurer launches prize draw to rewa...
Insurance price comparison specialist The Van Insurer has launched an online prize draw to celebrate the nation’s van-driving key worker community by offering them the chance to
Occasional driving still necessary for many
Occasional driving remains a necessity for two thirds of British motorists, even as traffic dwindles under the impact of social confinement rules, according to new
Comment on SMMT new car sales report
Michael Woodward, UK automotive lead, Deloitte, said: “With the first 2020 registration plates released in March, the industry may have hoped for a bumper month
UK new car registrations fall -44.4% in Mar...
The UK new car market declined -44.4% in March, according to figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). In the
Ford provides “peace of mind” solution ...
Ford has blended vehicle purchase and finance plans to offer new customers a payment holiday of up to six months. The Ford “Peace of Mind”
Boom in home deliveries sees vans take a bi...
Booming home deliveries and urgent vehicle replacements by tradespeople and essential workers are dramatically changing the shape of motor retail sales during the coronavirus crisis.
