- Commercial vehicle market strong in July, up 8.1% to 22,353 registrations, rolling year up 2.9% to 296,221.
- Van registrations up 10.2% to 18,913 units in July, rolling year stable at -0.1%, with 248,452 registrations.
- Truck registrations dip 2.2% at 3,440 in the month, rolling year up 22.4% to 47,769.
UK van and truck registrations: 2012 and % change on 2011
| July | % change | Year-to-date | % change | Rolling year | % change | |
| Vans | 18,913 | 10.2% | 138,699 | -7.8% | 248,452 | -0.1% |
| Trucks | 3,440 | -2.2% | 27,236 | 21.5% | 47,769 | 22.4% |
| Total | 22,353 | 8.1% | 165,935 | -4.0% | 296,221 | 2.9% |
“The commercial vehicle market received a welcome boost in July, rising 8.1% in the month, fuelled by strong van registrations. Down 2.2% in the month, truck registrations showed signs of stabilising after almost two years of consistent recovery from recessionary lows,” said Paul Everitt, SMMT Chief Executive. “The van and rigid truck markets still have a way to go to hit pre-recession levels, but artic volumes have grown since October 2010 to reach levels not seen since 2008.”
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