The truck market also performed well, rising 31.7% in February.
UK van and truck registrations: 2015 and % change on 2014
| February |
% change |
Year-to-date | % change | Rolling year | % change | |
| Vans | 13,832 | 17.9% | 35,881 | 20.2% | 327,714 | 18.9% |
| Trucks | 2,092 | 31.7% | 4,610 | 35.3% | 42,673 | -21.8% |
| Total | 15,924 | 19.5% | 40,491 | 21.7% | 370,387 | 12.1% |
“The van market continues to expand, posting a tenth consecutive month of increases as improving confidence among SMEs and consumers takes effect,” commented Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive.
“The growing demand for both vans and trucks has delivered a month of impressive performance for the total commercial vehicle sector once again.”
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