February UK registration data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show 10,348 vans and trucks registered in the month.
Within that, there were 8,978 vans, up slightly, and 1,370 trucks, still well down. The rolling year total was down 32.2% to 220,521.
This includes 188,048 vans, down 30.6% and 32,473 trucks, down 40.4%.
“Despite the hesitant economic recovery, demand for new vans has picked up, though trucks still struggle in one of the most difficult markets since the early 1990s,” said Paul Everitt, SMMT chief executive.
“We don’t expect a consistent recovery for some time, either for new vans or trucks, so durable growth in business investment and confidence is vital. The government’s 2010 Budget needs to deliver clear, supportive and dependable policies, including better access to business credit to sustain that recovering demand for vans and trucks.”
