RHCV has announced the acquisition of Renault Truck Commercials Coventry dealership for an undisclosed sum, making them one of the leading independent distributors in the Renault Trucks Network. Alongside their Head Office in Nottingham, opened in December 2022, RHCV now has eight sites strategically located across the Midlands. The Coventry… Read more »
Mercedes-Benz NI Truck & Van Opens New £6 Million Aftersales Facility in Dungannon
Mercedes-Benz Northern Ireland (MBNI) Truck & Van, has announced the opening of a new £6 million state-of-the-art aftersales facility in Dungannon, with the creation of an additional 20 jobs for the area. The investment follows a period of significant growth for the business with the new premises now providing a… Read more »
London North Dealerpoint benefits from major £3M upgrade
Volvo Trucks has completed the second major refurbishment of one of its wholly-owned London dealerships within the space of just 18 months – completely overhauling its London North depot, which has been the site of a Volvo Truck & Bus operation since 1994. The Enfield-based facility, part of a 17-strong… Read more »
Isuzu Truck UK and Allports Group double up with second Sales Dealership
In a move designed to expand its footprint in the Midlands, Isuzu Truck UK has opened a second full sales, parts and service dealership with Allports Group, following the dealership’s completion of a £5 million project to expand and upgrade the facilities at its flagship Lichfield site. The major… Read more »
North West Trucks Appoints New Dealer Principal and Fleet Sales Director
DAF dealer group, North West Trucks, has announced the appointment of Craig Heathershaw as its new Dealer Principal Craig Heathershaw joins North West Trucks, part of the Greenhous Group, with wealth of experience in the automotive sector having previously served as Chief Operating Officer at AvailableCar and Regional Operations Director… Read more »
From Sparshatt to SAGA: A New Chapter in Excellence
Sparshatt Truck and Van Has a New Name After over half a century of dedication and service to the people of Kent, Sparshatt Truck and Van is embarking on an exciting new journey as SAGA Truck and Van. The well-known local dealership has been acquired by the successful French… Read more »
The Cleasby Effect at Solway DAF
Cast your mind back to 1977 when George Cleasby started working for DAF Trucks in the northeast. When North East DAF bought Solway in 1980, George became a key part of the sales team in the area. Six years later, in 1986 when North East DAF de-merged, Peter Fullelove became… Read more »
Old Haulage likes the Cut of MV Commercial’s Jib thanks to Rapid Plant Body Delivery
Blaydon-based Old Haulage has praised MV Commercial for the company’s ability to quickly supply a fully refurbished Volvo FH, mounted with a Cormach Serie 75000 crane and fly jib, to help it secure a new business opportunity. The family run firm, which has been an MV Commercial customer for… Read more »
Lancashire DAF appoints Leyland Trucks man to senior sales role
Preston based DAF Dealer, Lancashire DAF, has appointed well-known truck industry figure Chris Griffiths as Fleet Sales Manager. He takes responsibility for truck sales to large national fleets. Griffiths replaces long-serving Lancashire DAF fleet sales boss Harvey King who has been appointed as CEO at operators, Chris Wright (Baildon) Ltd…. Read more »
HTC Group acquires Barnes DAF
DAF Dealer group, HTC Group, has completed the acquisition of Barnes DAF, the long-standing and successful DAF Dealer with locations in Guildford and Shoreham. HTC is one of the largest dealer groups in the DAF Network, adding to its existing sites in Heathrow, Dunstable, Park Royal, Reading, Oxford, Croydon, Belvedere… Read more »
