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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LCV market rebounds in August
The roller coaster ride of new LCV registrations in 2018 is continuing. After two months of falling figures, August saw sales up by 5%.
LCV market falls again in July
New LCV registrations fell by 6% for the second month in succession, according to the latest numbers published today by the SMMT.
UK van market slides back in June
UK van registrations fell 5.8% in June, more than reversing a 2% rise in May in what remains a volatile market.
LCV registrations remain stable in May
Demand for new LCVs remained stable in May, with new registrations up just over 2%, and year-to-date registrations down just under 1%.
A positive month for LCV registrations as volatile year continues
The April new LCV registration figures have been published, and it was a solid month for every category except pick-up trucks.
Van market reverses gear in March
Sales of new vans slid back almost 6% in March, emphasising the current volatile nature of the market after rising in February.
LCV sales grow 6% in February
The British new LCV market reversed its slide in February, bringing some brighter news to an industry that has seen declines in both cars and LCVs over the last year.
Van sales continue slide in January
The UK new van market continued to decline in January, down 4.2% on the same month in 2017 and following the first annual slide in five years in 2017.
LCV market in review 2017
After years of growth, the markets for both new cars and vans slowed down in 2017. The shortfalls were not unexpected as demand began to cool off early in the year.
First LCV sales slide in five years ‘expected’
Annual sales of new vans in the UK fell for the first time in five years in 2017, though industry bodies argue that demand remains at a high level.
Key factors to consider when buying a van
What are the key factors to consider when buying a van? The Van Expert has put together this handy guide to help van buyers.
Sliding business confidence hits LCV sales
Registrations of new vans slumped again in October, as industry leaders blamed economic and political uncertainty for a drop in business confidence.
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New LCV sales fall 4% in September
The new LCV market continued a year-long trend of slight decline in the busy month of September, with an overall 4% fall in new registrations.
New LCV sales remain stable in August
New LCV registrations saw modest growth of 1.5% in August, compared to the same month last year, according to the latest data released today by the SMMT.
July sees new LCV market stabilise
The latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that registrations of new LCVs grew by 1.1% in July.
Registrations of new LCVs pick up in June
Official figures released today show that LCV registrations rose by just under 2% in June, the first increase since January.
Pick-up demand cannot combat LCV market downturn
Sales of new light commercial vehicles fell by more than 5% in May, despite a strong showing from the pick-up truck segment. All other LCV categories fell.
Dramatic drop in registrations of new LCVs in April
Figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show that registrations of new LCVs plummeted by 18.8% down to 22,625 units in April.
March sees fall in UK CV production
Figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that UK commercial vehicle production fell by 4.3% in March.
Registrations of new LCVs dip in March
Figures released by the SMMT show that the number of LCV registrations for March dropped 0.9% compared to the same month in 2016.
LCV sales slow in February
Figures released by the SMMT show that the number of LCV registrations for February dropped 4.3% compared to the same month in 2016.
Is your van a danger on the road?
Van drivers are being urged to check the safety of their vehicles after the publication of the Road Casualties Report by the Department of Transport (DfT).
Slow but positive start to van sales
Sales of new vans in the UK are still growing, though the increase was a modest 1.2 per cent in January. Heavy vans led the rise, smaller versions slipping.
New van market picks up to record levels
The UK new van market has matched the car market with record registrations in 2016.
A total of 375,687 light commercial vehicles were registered during...
Soaring exports keep CV factories busy
Exports are driving soaring production at the UK’s commercial vehicle plants.
In total 9,669 CVs were built in the UK’s factories in November, up nine...