http://www.roadtransport.com/The latest news items from Roadtransport.com about UK van builder LDV.en-gbRBI 2009Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:57:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/04/135154/sainsburys-orders-50-electric-vans.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/04/135154/sainsburys-orders-50-electric-vans.htmleditor@roadtransport.comSainsbury's has bought 50 Smith Electric 3.5-tonne vans to operate from London-based stores as part of its online groceries delivery fleet.Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:57:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/20/134829/remainder-of-ldv-assets-sold.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/20/134829/remainder-of-ldv-assets-sold.htmleditor@roadtransport.comFormer automotive consultant Dr Qu Li has bought the remaining assets of van manufacturer LDV.Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:42:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/19/134619/weststar-still-in-the-race-for-ldv.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/19/134619/weststar-still-in-the-race-for-ldv.htmleditor@roadtransport.comThe LDV saga took another twist this week as Malaysian company Weststar announced, through its UK-based solicitors, that it is still in the frame to take over the failed van-maker. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 09:05:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/15/134598/weststar-gone-ldv-due-diligence-goes-on.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/15/134598/weststar-gone-ldv-due-diligence-goes-on.htmleditor@roadtransport.comNegotiations with a preferred bidder continue for the failed British van manufacturer LDV despite news that Malaysian buyer Weststar has pulled out.Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:33:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/18/134424/ldv-in-talks-with-potential-buyer.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/18/134424/ldv-in-talks-with-potential-buyer.htmleditor@roadtransport.comSince going into administration in June, LDV has begun talks with one potential buyer "exclusively".Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/17/134411/ldv-resumes-talks-for-possible-buyout.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/08/17/134411/ldv-resumes-talks-for-possible-buyout.htmleditor@roadtransport.comLDV is hopeful of finding a new owner after it emerged that the van-maker is in talks with "one party exclusively".Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:11:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/06/24/134014/local-authorities-abandoned-ldv.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/06/24/134014/local-authorities-abandoned-ldv.htmleditor@roadtransport.comOne reason for LDV's collapse was the fact that local authorities were abandoning the brand, eroding its share of what was previously a mainstay of its sales base.Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:42:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/06/22/133996/greenhous-takes-over-vw-franchise-in-shrewsbury.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/06/22/133996/greenhous-takes-over-vw-franchise-in-shrewsbury.htmleditor@roadtransport.comThe Volkswagen CV franchise in Shrewsbury has been taken over by truck and van dealer Greenhous Group, which plans to create more jobs and invest in an MoT bay. Greenhous already has DAF, LDV, Peugeot, and Vauxhall franchises. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:04:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/06/17/133974/weststar-tabling-second-ldv-bid.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/06/17/133974/weststar-tabling-second-ldv-bid.htmleditor@roadtransport.comMalaysian vehicle manufacturer Weststar may yet relaunch its plan to buy LDV after reports surfaced that it was tabling yet another offer for the van-maker, which went into administration earlier this month.Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:30:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/06/16/133965/ldv-dealers-fear-warranty-debt.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/06/16/133965/ldv-dealers-fear-warranty-debt.htmleditor@roadtransport.comLDV dealers are worried over future financial liabilities after the firm's administrators PricewaterhouseCoopers cancelled van warranties, putting dealers in a difficult position with customers. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:09:00 GMT