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Used van market sees values rise as buyers steer clear of buying new
The used van sector got off to a strong start in 2026 with values rising to a near two-year high. LCVs averaged £8,569 across the board in January 2026 at BCA, a rise of 6.7% compared to December 2025 and…
Dealers line up for Commercial Vehicle Show and MT Commercial Industry Awards in April
The Commercial Vehicle Show returns to the NEC Birmingham from 21–23 April 2026, marking its largest and most ambitious edition to date. Welcoming 320 exhibitors, and with the new Bus & Coach Expo for the first time, as well as…
RAC Warranty reveals largest claim paid out
A £22,954 claim approved by RAC Warranty for a replacement engine and gearbox on a 2020 Audi was the largest claim paid out by the organisation last year. RAC Warranty’s 10 most common claim items last year were led by…
Hendy Group recognised as a top UK employer for apprentices
Hendy Group secured a top 20 position in the national Family Business Apprentice Employers Report 2025. Last year, Hendy welcomed 15 new apprentices, bringing the total to 38 apprentices. Hendy also celebrated the graduation of six apprentices, including two who…
Parks Motor Group delivers improved aftersales performance
Park’s Motor Group has boosted its aftersales business following the deployment of Keyloop’s web-based Service Hub solution across all its workshops. Parks is one of Scotland’s largest dealer groups with 80 locations representing 28 franchises. It is ranked 18 in…
Kia UK celebrates landmark year for apprentices
Kia UK is marking ‘Employer Tuesday’ in National Apprenticeship Week 2026 by celebrating a year of growth, national recognition and new opportunities across its expanding apprenticeship programme. Kia currently has 214 apprenticeships active, including 116 that started within the past…
Sales of used BEVs surge in 2025 but petrol and diesel dominate market
The UK’s used car market grew by 2.2% in 2025, reaching 7,807,872 transactions, Sales of used battery electric cars (BEVs) surged 45.7% year-on-year to a record 274,815 transactions, whilst also achieving a record 3.5% market share, up from 2.5%…