The UK's new van and LCV market grew by 31.0% in June, with 34,630 units registered, the best performance since 2019, as supply chain shortages eased and larger vans dominated sales.
Ford has emerged as the UK’s most popular van manufacturer in 2022, with more than a third of all new LCVs registered last year wearing a blue oval.
The commercial vehicle sector has suffered its eight month of decline, as August’s registration figures were 24.6% down.
Sales of new light commercial vehicles in May dropped 25% year-on-year to 22,000 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Sales of new light commercial vehicles in March were down 27.6% year-on-year as supplies of large and medium panel vans continue to be constrained.
The UK's new van market notched up a November sales record, finishing the month 11.4% ahead of the pre-pandemic average for the month.
The SMMT has urged fleets to renew their LCVs in a bid to reduce emissions after the sector experienced a 3.6% decline in registrations during 2017.
A 'worrying' fall in LCV registrations is being blamed on a weaker pound and Brexit uncertainty
Vans and 4x4s suffer in the first five months of the year, but trucks add 19% year-on-year.
Light commercial vehicle registrations increased by 6.2% to 28,208 units in October, according to data from the SMMT.
