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
| 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% |
