UK demand for new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) grew by 8.4% to 23,962 vehicles in January 2024, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

This was the 13th consecutive month of growth and the highest January total since 2021.

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Growth was strongest for medium sized vans, up 60.9% to 5,040 units and accounting for 21% of the market.

The largest vans remained most popular though registrations fell 4.5% to 14,839 units for a 61.9% share.

Pickup and 4×4 uptake also increased, up 18.2% and 62.4% to 3,002 and 729 vehicles respectively while registrations of the smallest vans dropped by 19.8% to just 352 units.

Demand for BEV models rose 19.4% to 1,186 units in January.

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