The SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) is the trade association for the UK motor industry. Articles about SMMT at The Van Expert.
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New LCV market shrinks by 28% in March
There were more light vans sold in March than January and February combined, but March sales were still down over 25% when compared to 2021.
Christmas comes early to the van market
Despite the semiconductor supply shortage, the new LCV market has just recorded the best November in its history.
Chip shortage starves September LCV sales
The global semiconductor shortage has been blamed for a big slide in new LCV registrations across the UK in September.
CV registrations grow but still down on pre-pandemic levels
UK commercial vehicle production was up 39.6% year-on-year in June, but registrations are still significantly below the five-year average new figures have revealed.
Van registrations continue recovery in June
The light commercial vehicle market growth was tempered after a bumper recovery in April and May, with supply issues impacting and helping to inflate prices.
UK van market falls by 20% in 2020
Registrations of new LCVs in the UK fell by 20% in 2020 due to coronavirus lockdowns and worries over the UK-EU relationship.
Van registrations set October record
Registrations for new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) in the UK were up 13.3% year-on-year in October, with record numbers registered in the month, latest figures have revealed.
Van demand underpins September boost in UK CV production
UK commercial vehicle production grew by 3.3% in September, boosted by high demand for vans, but order for buses and coaches remain at worryingly low levels, new figures have revealed.
Rise in new van registrations point to post-Covid recovery
The number of new LCVS registered increased by 7% in July, the first monthly year-on-year increase since January, fuelled by pent-up demand from operators after lockdown restrictions have been lifted.
New van sales show first signs of recovery
June provided another tough month for the light commercial vehicle sector, with registrations down 24.8% compared to the same time in 2019, and sales in the sector were more than 44% down on the first half of last year.
New van market falls 86% in April due to coronavirus
The UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market declined by 86.2% in April as nearly all registrations stopped due to coronavirus lockdowns.
New van registrations halve in March as coronavirus makes impact
The new light commercial vehicle market more than halved in March compared to 2019 figures as the effects of the coronavirus pandemic impacted on the sector.
UK LCV market up by 5.9% in January
The UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market grew by 5.9% in the first month of 2020, breaking a run of three successive months of year-on-year decline, new figures have revealed.
Van registrations up by 2.4% in 2019
ew van registrations grew in December, reversing the trend of the previous three months, helping to ensure that the market ended the year 2.4% up on 2018 figures.
New van market falls for third consecutive month
New light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations fell by 9.6% in November, the third consecutive monthly decline, with market uncertainty and regulatory changes continuing to...
New van registrations fall by 11% in October
New LCV registrations fell by 11% year-on-year in October – the second consecutive monthly decline – as economic uncertainty and regulatory changes affect buying...
UK van market falls 23% in September
The UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market fell by more than 23% year-on-year in September, according to registration figures published this week.
New van registrations soar in August
New light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations jumped by 41% year-on-year, with regulatory changes and retail deals fuelling growth, according to new figures.
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UK LCV registrations up in July
Registrations of new LCVs rose by 11% in July, largely driven by demand for vans, but the market for rigids from 3.5 - 6.0 tonnes continues to fall.
Commercial vehicle production falls by half in June
UK commercial vehicle production more than halved in June compared to 2018, thanks to changeovers in models and declining exports.
New LCV registrations up 13.5% in June
The UK new light commercial vehicle market recorded a record first half of the year, registering its sixth consecutive month of growth in June.
No lack of confidence in new van market
The UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market climbed 5% in May, the fifth consecutive month of growth in van sales.
Another month of sales growth in April
The UK new van market continued its strong start to the year in April, with registrations up nearly 5% year-on-year, according to the latest figures.
Big and small vans carry new LCV load in February
New LCV registrations were up slightly in February compared to the same month last year, recording just under 2% of growth.
New LCV registrations up by 9% in January
The new light commercial vehicle market grew by nearly 9% in January, according to the latest results posted this week by the SMMT.