- Commercial vehicle registrations rose 5% in February to 11,336 units, year-to-date up 5.4% at 30,267.
- Van registrations grew 11.8% to 9,149 in the month continuing positive 2013 performance at 25,198 units.
- Truck registrations fell 16.3%, to 2,187 units in the month and dipped 18.2% for the year so far.
UK van and truck registrations: 2013 and % change on 2012
| February | % change | Year-to-date | % change | Rolling year | % change | |
| Vans | 9,149 | 11.8% | 25,198 | 11.9% | 242,318 | -4.8% |
| Trucks | 2,187 | -16.3% | 5,069 | -18.2% | 44,572 | -0.1% |
| Total | 11,336 | 5.0% | 30,267 | 5.4% | 286,890 | -4.1% |
“The commercial vehicle industry’s good start to 2013 continued into February, rising 5% as the van market grew 11.8% on last year, but it’s a complex picture,” said Nigel Base, SMMT Commercial Vehicle Manager. “The truck market declined 16%, perhaps as owners and operators adjust buying decisions ahead of key landmarks in the year – this month’s Budget, the CV Show in April and introduction of Euro 6 legislation at the end of the year.”
Click through to download the February 2013 commercial vehicle registrations news release and data tables.
