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New LCV & truck registrations in the United Kingdom – 2007 | ||||
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January |
% change |
Year-to-date |
% change | |
|
Total |
24,643 |
– 2.5% |
24,643 |
– 2.5% |
|
Light CV |
21,698 |
1.2% |
21,698 |
1.2% |
|
Trucks |
2,945 |
– 23.4% |
2,945 |
– 23.4% |
- Heavy truck registrations rolling year total now at 54,673.
- 2006’s regulatory distortion means the truck rolling year total will fall.
- LCV registrations rolling year at a strong 327,419 and up 1.2% year-on-year
‘Truck registration growth seen during 2005 and 2006 has returned to a more sustainable level, influenced by regulatory changes, most recently in January to truck mirrors and speed limiters,’ said Christopher Macgowan, SMMT chief executive. ‘Truck registrations averaged 55,000 units for the last seven years and we expect demand will drive the figures back to this level in the months ahead. The van sector continued its growth, with total registrations up on January 2006, particularly for heavier vans and pick-ups.’
