The UK commercial vehicle market grew 11% to 363,155 units in 2014, the highest level since 2007.
Vans led growth, up 18.7% to 321,686 registrations for the year.
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Truck registrations fell 26.2% throughout the year due to changing legislation.
“A continued demand for vans has seen the commercial vehicle market in 2014 return to pre-recession levels, reflecting the growing confidence of many businesses in the UK.” said Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive.
“The truck market has been distorted by the introduction of Euro-6 emissions regulations at the start of the year and new type approval legislation at year end, which affected fleet renewal patterns and caused in a drop in registrations.
“The outlook for 2015 is bright, however, with stability expected to return to the market.”
SMMT: UK van and truck registrations: 2014 and % change on 2013
| December | % change | Year-to-date | % change | Rolling year | % change | |
| Vans | 26,529 | 26.6% | 321,686 | 18.7% | 321,686 | 18.7% |
| Trucks | 2,898 | -74.5% | 41,469 | -26.2% | 41,469 | -26.2% |
| Total | 29,427 | -8.9% | 363,155 | 11.0% | 363,155 | 11.0% |
