- Commercial vehicle registrations down 8.1% in October to 21,661 units, rolling year down 0.9% to 293,312.
- Truck registrations dip to 3,867 units, down 8.1% in the month, but rolling year up 16.3% to 47,352.
- Van registrations down in October to 17,794 units, rolling year down 3.6%, with 245,960 registrations.
UK van and truck registrations: 2012 and % change on 2011
| October | % change | Year-to-date | % change | Rolling year | % change | |
| Vans | 17,794 | -8.1% | 204,861 | -6.5% | 245,960 | -3.6% |
| Trucks | 3,867 | -8.1% | 38,238 | 13.0% | 47,352 | 16.3% |
| Total | 21,661 | -8.1% | 243,099 | -3.9% | 293,312 | -0.9% |
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“SMMT recently updated its forecast for light van registrations, suggesting a 6.5% drop in van volumes for 2012, a situation reflected by the weak October market that fell 8.1% versus 2011,” said Paul Everitt, SMMT Chief Executive. “Despite almost 10% decline in the month, trucks have performed well in 2012, up 13% for the year-to-date after significant growth in the rigid sector earlier this year.”
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