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 »
New Trafford Park base bolsters Asset Alliance Group’s presence in Northern England
Asset Alliance Group has grown its UK footprint with the opening of a new site at Trafford Park in Manchester, which becomes the main base for its rapidly expanding Asset Management Division. Strategically placed close to the motorway network, Trafford Park will allow the commercial vehicle specialist to strengthen relationships… Read more »
Rygor Group Ltd Celebrates First Anniversary of MBO
Rygor Group Ltd., which includes multi-franchised commercial vehicle dealer, Rygor Auto (formally known as Rygor Commercials) celebrated its first anniversary of the business’ MBO, this week. To thank team members for their dedication to Rygor, joint-owners, John Keogh and Rish Channa organised special lunch deliveries for team members across the… Read more »
Guest Motor Group Powers into Future with new £4m Eco-Friendly Commercial Vehicle Facility in Wolverhampton
Leading the charge towards the future of commercial vehicles, Guest Motor Group has flipped the switch on its latest development, a sprawling 28,000 sq. ft facility in Bushbury, Wolverhampton. Branded as Guest Truck and Van, the new hub represents a £4m investment that has transformed a once abandoned site into… Read more »
