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.
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.
LCV market records modest growth in February
February marked fourteen straight months of consecutive LCV registrations growth, as demand for light vans rose by a modest 2%.
Best January in three years for LCV market
Just under 24,000 new LCVs arrived on Britain, in what the SMMT says was the highest volume of January registrations for three years.
LCV industry rounds off 2023 with successful December
December marked the twelve straight month of registrations growth for the van market, as demand rose by 36% year-on-year last month.
LCV sales grow past pre-pandemic levels in November
November marked the eleven straight month of registrations growth for the van market, with over 27,000 new LCVs joining the UK road network.
New Vauxhall Combo range revealed
The new Vauxhall Combo and Combo Electric have been revealed, which are set to become available to order in the UK by the end of the year.
Demand for medium-sized vans doubled in October
October marked the tenth month of consecutive growth for the new van market, as demand for mid-sized vans rose by 106% last month.
High-volume September marks nine straight months of LCV market growth
September signalled the ninth month of consecutive growth for the van market, as annual van registrations passed the 250,000 mark last month.