Tag: new LCV sales
Incremental growth for the LCV market in February
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.
December sales growth rounds out disappointing 2025 for LCV industry
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.
Electric sales up as the LCV market shrinks overall in November
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.
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.
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.
Van sales still struggling in April
LCV registrations are continuing their downward trend in 2025. Overall numbers were down by 15% compared to the same month last year, with large vans particularly suffering.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
LCV market growth continues into August
August signalled the eighth month of consecutive registrations growth for the van market, as annual van registrations passed the 200,000 mark.
Electric van demand doubles in July
Electric van sales almost doubled in July, in a month of positive LCV sales growth that rivalled pre-pandemic registration figures.