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LCV numbers up for the seventh month in a row

By |2023-08-04T11:10:00+01:00August 4th, 2023|Van News|

Demand for zero emission work horses continued to grow with battery electric vans (BEVs) soaring 94.6% to 1,489 units and a 5.5% market share – up from 4.1% last year. 10,292 BEVs have been registered so far in 2023, an increase of 16.1% year on year, although market share has decreased marginally from 5.4% to 5.2% in the year to date.

Ongoing pressure on quality impacting LCV values in June

By |2023-08-04T10:50:18+01:00August 4th, 2023|Van News|

Sold volumes of light commercials remained positive across BCA’s daily programme of online LCV sales as buyers and vendors remained reasonably aligned on pricing expectations.  Buyer numbers continued to rise month-on-month, as they have for most of this year.Performance against price guides fell to 97.5% (from 98.9% in May), underlining the widening disparity between values paid for the very best condition light commercial vehicles and those realised by more poorly presented vehicles.   

Government ambivalence over 2030 EV deadline damaging for fleets

By |2023-07-27T09:11:15+01:00July 27th, 2023|Van News|

Company claims the way in which doubt has now been cast on that future is damaging for fleets with a wide range of potentially negative effects. It could mean, for example, company boards up and down the country asking their fleet managers whether electrification is still the way to go and could send shudders through residual values for EVs, which are at least partially predicated on electric power becoming the market norm quite quickly.

Used LCV prices remain consistent as buyers become more selective

By |2023-07-26T12:31:52+01:00July 26th, 2023|Van News|

Dealers however were being more selective about bidding on vehicles with damage and what they were prepared to pay. With more used volumes gradually entering the market it has become imperative that vendor reserves reflect the change in market conditions, particularly on damaged vehicles. The used value guides are yet to reflect the changing market conditions which makes setting reserves on individual vehicles important to keep conversion rates high.

Nissan’s all-new, all-electric compact van proves a big hit on UK tour

By |2023-07-21T17:04:07+01:00July 24th, 2023|Van News|

With an enhanced 45kWh battery, advanced technology and low running costs, the electric Townstar offers an efficient, sustainable mobility solution. Alternatively, customers can choose a refined 1.3-litre petrol turbo engine, fully compliant with the latest Euro 6d-Full emissions regulations, and which produces 130HP and 240Nm of torque.

Northgate announces technician recruitment campaign

By |2023-07-21T14:56:35+01:00July 21st, 2023|Van News|

Northgate has a growing fleet of electric LCVs and is providing training to its increasing ranks of technicians so they can service and maintain the EVs in addition to ICE vehicles. This coincides with Northgate receiving its IMI Electric Vehicle Accreditation, which enables it to manage its own EV training internally.

SVA helps fleets optimise RVs as they transition towards an ULEZ-compliant fleet

By |2023-07-17T12:20:08+01:00July 17th, 2023|Van News|

SVA’s guide provides handy hints and tips on how to manage the current buoyant market where prices have risen by 10-20%. This includes setting the correct reserves and not just relying on the used value guides to ensure prices are optimised. It also highlights the importance of local and national pre-sale marketing and how offering vehicles to an open market across both physical and online channels optimises values, especially for aging and damaged stock.

Appeal for fleet managers to trailblaze new apprenticeship

By |2023-07-17T10:20:29+01:00July 17th, 2023|Van management, Van News|

Up to 20 individuals are required to form a “trailblazing” group to create an apprenticeship standard, working alongside the Institute for Apprenticeships. When the content is approved, they will be expected to recruit apprentices into their organisation. AFP member Matt Neale, who is leading the apprenticeship drive, said: “Once the structure of the apprenticeship is finalised, the trailblazing group need to be ready to recruit apprentices straight away.

Electric fleets could reduce UK CO2 emissions by 3.4 million tonnes a year

By |2023-07-14T10:06:33+01:00July 14th, 2023|Van management, Van News|

Study reveals that there are over 2.3 million vans in Great Britain owned by businesses, each travelling an average of 17,500 miles a year. With a typical diesel van producing 154g of CO2 per mile, one commercial van emits an estimated 4.3 tonnes of CO2 annually. This equates to 10.3 million tonnes of CO2 being produced each year by commercial vans alone.

SSE’s teams test First Hydrogen’s green hydrogen-powered vehicle

By |2023-07-13T12:35:15+01:00July 13th, 2023|Van News|

 As the UK’s largest energy infrastructure company, SSE has recognised the crucial role the decarbonisation of transport will play in meeting net zero. Trialling First Hydrogen’s hydrogen-powered van in a real-life setting will enable SSE to evaluate the benefits of hydrogen mobility alongside its growing fleet of EV engineering and maintenance vehicles as an alternative to fossil fuels.

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