January sees demand for used diesels up 10% – NAMA
New analysis has revealed that demand for used diesels is up 10% in January compared to the same month last year. According to the National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA), […]
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Copart hosts first auctions at St Helens Operation Centre
Copart UK has held its first auctions at its new Operation Centre in St Helens, Merseyside. St Helens is the second new Copart Operation Centre to open its doors this […]
LCV sales return to growth in August – SMMT
The UK’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market returned to growth in August, rising 1.7% to record the best performance for the month since 2021. This follows two months of […]
New HGV sales bounce back after slow start to 2024
New HGV sales in the UK rose 2.6% between April and June, according to figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This comes after a decline in […]
LCVs remain in high demand at BCA
BCA has reported that LCV sold volumes rose in May 2024 to reach the highest point this year. Buyer engagement has risen 13% since the start of the year, although […]
CV sales up but EVs making slow progress
Sales of new light commercial vehicles rose by 19.9% in May as the market recorded its 17th consecutive month of growth. More than 25,853 units were sold last month, according […]
Tesla’s European dominance under threat
Tesla’s dominance in the European electric vehicle market could be coming to an end. New figures have revealed that its market share fell from 29% to 18.7% last month amidst […]
drivvn reports record growth
Automotive e-commerce company drivvn has seen vehicle sales grow by 257% from £709m in 2022 to £2.2bn in 2023. The company now supports 14 automotive brands in 10 countries across […]
Richard Hardie agrees BCA partnership
North East dealer group Richard Hardie has agreed an exclusive one-year remarketing deal with BCA. The group operates dealerships in Sunderland, Ashington and Silverlink, Wallsend. It will offer around 500 […]
Bus and coach market accelerates through third quarter
The Society of Motor Manufacturer and Traders has reported that Britain’s new bus, coach and minibus market grew by an impressive 130.6% in the third quarter of 2023 with 1,739 […]
BCA reports rise in used car values
Average used car values rose again in October according to data released by the BCA. It saw prices rise to £7,397 from £7,262 September, halting a trend that had seen […]
LCV sales growth hits two-year high
Britain’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations increased by 17.7% in October with 26,342 units joining Britain’s fleets. According to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers […]
