UK Van Market Holds Steady In May With 2.4% Rise

The light commercial vehicle (LCV) market remained steady in May, rising 2.4%, as 27,639 new vans hit British roads, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Demand for mid-size and larger vans grew by 21.5% and 2.0% respectively, helping offset a -21.0% decline in smaller vehicles weighing less […]

UK Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing Declined In 2017, Says SMMT

British commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing declined 16.7% in 2017 as 78,219 vans, trucks, buses and coaches left production lines, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Domestic demand fell to its lowest since 2009, down 25.0%, with 29,320 CVs rolling off production lines and onto British roads.1 The decline […]

Sprinter Crowned Van Of The Year At Commercial Fleet Awards

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has been crowned Van of the Year at the Commercial Fleet Awards, held on November 30 at the Hilton Metropole, Birmingham. The Commercial Fleet Awards are judged by a panel of industry experts, including van operators themselves, who use these vehicles in their daily work. “The win for Sprinter is a good […]