Sean Rees
Sean is the Deputy Editor at The Van Expert. A enthusiastic fan of motorsport and all things automotive, he is accredited by the Professional Publishers Association, and is now focused on helping those in van-buying need with independent and impartial advice.
Van sales decline again in October
The LCV market is still yet to recorded a month of overall sales growth since the turn of the year, with no respite in sight for the industry.
Van sales still struggling in September
Light commercial vehicle registrations are continuing their downward trend in 2025, with overall numbers down 2% compared to September last year.
Electric van demand doubles as LCV sales slump continues
Light commercial vehicle registrations notably fell by 13% year-on-year in August, though electric van sales surged by 110% last month.
LCV market sales decline continues in July
The LCV market continued its downward registrations trend into July, with new van sales down by 5% compared to the same month last year.
LCV sales decline continues into June
New LCV sales fell by 15% in June, this is poor sales result rounding off the worst opening half-year performance for the industry since 2022.
Pricing and specifications announced for new Kia PV5
The new Kia PV5 line-up is now available to order - an electric range that includes cargo, crew, chassis cab and MPV versions.
Poor LCV registration results in May mark sixth months of sales decline
Light commercial vehicle registrations were down by 12% compared to the same month last year, with large vans particularly suffering.
LCV market sales slump enters fourth month
The British LCV market recorded a 3% sales decline in March, this being the fourth consecutive month of shrinking sales totals for the industry.
LCV market carries concerning sales form into February
The British light van market recorded 19% less sales in February year-on-year, as growth in the electric van sales surged.
LCV market off to shaky sales start in January
The new light van market has started 2025 in poor sales form, recording a 21% registrations decline year-on-year in January.
Kia to launch electric van range at CV Show
Kia UK plans to launch a new battery-powered van line-up at this year's Commercial Vehicle Show in April.
LCV market rounds off 2024 with shrinking sales in December
The new light van market shrank by 8% year-on-year in December, with sales falling across almost every category as 2024 comes to a close.
Electric Farizon SV panel van to arrive early next year
Chinese manufacturer Geely has announced that its new electric Farizon SV panel van will go on sale in the UK in the new year.
LCV market records fourth straight month of growth in November
The new light van market has recorded promising sales numbers in November, with new registrations growing by 11% year-on-year last month.
Pricing announced for new Volkswagen Transporter
Volkswagen has announced its UK price list for the new seventh-generation Transporter, which will become available to order in January.
LCV market records modest growth in October
New light van registrations grew by a modest 2% last month - a three-year October high that coincides with a surge in demand for electric vans.
LCV market records highest September sales in four years
The LCV market returned to commendable sales form last month, recording its best September registrations total in four years.
LCV market records minor sales growth in August
New van registrations in the UK grew by a modest 2% in August, as demand for electric vans continues to fall.
New LCV market decline continues into July
New LCV registrations fell by 9% in July when compared to the same month last year, and electric van sales remain well off the pace.
Consistent van market growth ends in June
Following 17th consecutive months of sales growth for the new light van market, LCV registrations fell by a rather worrying 5% in June.
LCV market growth continues after slight sales boost in May
The light van market recorded a minor 2% sales increase in May year-on-year - its 17th consecutive month of sales growth.
More growth for LCV market in April while EV sales plummet
The UK new light van market recorded its 16th consecutive month of sales growth in April, but EV sales took a concerning nose dive last month.
New Toyota Hilux GR Sport II now available to order
Toyota has announced that a new high-performance 'GR Sport' version of its highly-regarded Hilux pickup is now available to order in the UK.
Isuzu unveils limited edition D-Max V-Cross Steel Edition
Isuzu has unveiled a special edition of its D-Max pickup which the brand says offers the ultimate blend of reliability, toughness, and style.
March marks best first quarter for LCV market since 2021
New LCV sales were up 11% in March, as the SMMT announces that the light van sector has delivered its best first quarter for three years.