Katie Beck

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    New head of fleet for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles

    Black (pictured) joins the brand from Lombard Corporate Asset Finance where he held the role of UK head of corporate coverage. He brings with him more than 20 years of experience in the automotive and financial sectors. Previously, he was with Lombard Vehicle Management Ltd for 17 years, rising to the board-level position of head […]

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    Motability conversion specialist announces key management changes

    Russell Boulton has been appointed as the dedicated welfare vehicle sales manager, and John Pay, formerly northern sales manager, has been promoted to the role of UK wheelchair access vehicle sales manager. Commenting on the management changes, Steve Shaw, O&H Vehicle Conversions commercial director, said: 'We feel that this investment and re-structure indicates how committed […]

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    BCA reports 13.4% value growth in Q1 for used CV sector

    According to BCA, Quarter 1 2014 posted the highest figure on record.  Demand for LCVs was strong, with a number of record sales around the BCA network as light commercial vehicles averaged £5,408 across the Quarter. BCA’s data shows that, year-on-year, Quarter 1 values remain well ahead in 2014, up by £641 (13.4%) over the […]

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    Mercedes-Benz Vans UK gears up for VanExperience LIVE 2014

    Now in its 11th year, the event will allow guests to test the vans in a range of categories, including stability, fuel efficiency and crossing difficult terrain off-road, with real-world driving challenges in a safe and controlled environment. There are four key demonstrations – wet grip assessment including competitor testing, Adaptive ESP testing using different load […]

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    First of Europcar’s bulk-order Iveco Dailys take to the road

    The new vehicles will be available to rent by anyone holding a standard car driving licence. Set to be available from Europcar locations across the UK, Europcar expects the Iveco Dailys to be particularly useful in busy downtown locations where demand is high for vehicles to assist with moving home and DIY projects. Each Daily […]

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    BCA reports decline in used LCV values in April due to volume rise

    Despite this, April’s average value of £5,395 for commercial vehicles was the second highest on record since BCA Pulse began reporting in 2005. According to the report, every sector saw a fall in value as fleet & lease LCV values declined by £314 (4.4%), part-exchange van values fell by £162 (4.3%) and nearly-new vans posted […]

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    Constructaquote.com rebrands comparison website to reach SMEs

    The Constructaquote.com website was initially set up as a comparison website focused solely on the construction sector, but the brand and website has now been refreshed to appeal more broadly to UK SMEs in line with feedback from current and potential customers. The new website has been improved to offer the customer an improved quote […]

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    Tail lift specialist invests in Mercedes’ Complete Care package

    The company, which installs and repairs tail lifts, shutter doors and other commercial vehicle body components, has headquarters in Sawston, Cambridge, and depots in Glasgow, London and Manchester. Under the Complete Care contracts, a single monthly payment covers all routine maintenance costs as well as major items such as a new engine, gearbox or rear […]

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