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The UK LCV market recorded a third consecutive month of growth in June, with registrations rising 11% year-on-year.

While overall demand remains positive in the LCV market, battery electric van uptake remains well below government targets.

The all-new Mitsubishi L200 will arrive in UK showrooms this Summer - a pick-up truck range with two distinct model grades.

Following a 3% fall in sales year-on-year in March, the new LCV market recorded a promising 7% registrations uptick in April.

Renault placed the forthcoming Trafic E-Tech medium electric van at the centre of its Commerical Vehicle Show stand, ahead of production beginning early in 2027.

Centrepiece of the Ford stand at the Commercial Vehicle Show is the fifth member of the Transit line-up, the all-electric Transit City.

Chery has unveiled the Delivan brand - a marque aiming to deliver vehicles aimed primarily at last-mile delivery and urban logistics uses.

New light-commercial brand Farizon has doubled its van range with the unveiling of a second, smaller model.

Kia has expanded its electric van options, a year after the brand launched its PBV range at the CV Show.

Kia has enjoyed a promising start to its presence on the UK light van market, claiming the third highest EV sales in the first quarter of 2026.

The Isuzu D-Max goes electric for the first time this year, while a new 2.2-litre diesel replaces the outgoing engine. Two big updates, both launching at the CV Show.

Fiat Professional's TRIS three-wheeled electric delivery vehicle is at the CV Show this week – but UK availability is still unconfirmed.

Chery Commercial Vehicle launches new European van brand Delivan at the CV Show this week, with production models targeted for early 2027.

The new light commercial vehicle market shrank by 3% year-on-year in March, with electric van sales tumbling 16%.

Renault has confirmed that its new Trafic E-Tech electric van will become available to order later this year.

Ford has unveiled a fifth member of its Transit LCV family, targeted directly at urban operators wanting to make the switch to electric.

KGM Motors has announced the launch of the Musso EV, its first all-electric pick-up model which will become available to test drive in May.

The new light commercial vehicle market followed an 8% fall in sales year-on-year in January with a small uptick in sales in February.

American full-size pick-ups are now available to UK buyers through an official GM operation for the first time – with full specifications and pricing to follow.

The new L200 Series 7 arrives in two forms – passenger and commercial – with the dedicated commercial variant offering meaningful tax advantages for business operators.

The new LCV market had a disappointing start to 2026, following minor sales growth in December with a 8% fall in sales year-on-year in January.

Volkswagen is expanding its Transporter line-up with the addition of a new 'Sportline' range-topper, as well as new 'Commerce Pro S' trim.

LCV registrations grew by a minor 2% in December compared to the same month last year, with new van sales falling by 10% annually in 2025.

Ford has announced a package of updates for the electric version of the UK’s best-selling light commercial vehicle, the Transit Custom.

LCV sales fell by 22% in November compared to the same month last year, while electric sales bucked the overall trend with a 25% uptick.