September: van growth sustained, but trucks decline
· Registrations: 39,942 in September; up 3.7% to 242,908 for the rolling year.
· Trucks: 4,633 in September; down 28.0% to 30,332 for the rolling year.
· Vans: 35,309 in September; up 10.6% to 212,576 for the rolling year.
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New van and truck registrations in the United Kingdom – 2010
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September
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% change
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Year to date
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% change
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Total
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39,942
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14.4%
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192,974
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12.7%
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Vans
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35,309
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24.4%
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168,554
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18.4%
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Trucks
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4,633
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-29.0%
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24,420
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-15.3%
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“Van registrations increased by 24% in September, the eighth straight month of growth. The rising van figures reflect a slow but steady improvement in the UK economy, though they are still well below pre-recession levels,” said Paul Everitt, SMMT chief executive. “Truck volumes fell again after three months of growth and show the variable nature of the recovery. We need the government to use its comprehensive spending review to prioritise economic growth, as well as deficit reduction.”
