UK commercial vehicle registrations grew 19.5% in February, with 40,491 vehicles registered so far this year.

Truck registrations continue to increase as demand sees steady return to form, up 31.7% in February, the SMMT said.

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Van sales rose 19.5% last month.

“The truck market posted a second month of growth in February, with volumes up by more than a third so far this year. While it might be too early to claim a full recovery, it appears to be on the right track,” said SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes.

“The van market continues to expand, posting a 10th consecutive month of increases as improving confidence among SMEs and consumers takes effect. The growing demand for both vans and trucks has delivered a month of impressive performance for the total commercial vehicle sector once again.”

SMMT Data: UK van and truck registrations: 2015 and % change on 2014

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  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%

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