- 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.”
February and YTD CV registrations by manufacturer and segment can be downloaded at https://www.smmt.co.uk/2013/03/cv-market-moves-up-in-february-but-truck-buyers-delay-decisions/.
