Registrations in the first 11 months of the year were up 19.4% to 205,829 while rolling year volumes were 16.5% ahead at 219,866 as demand continued to strengthen, albeit from a low base.
Van registrations have grown since February but SMMT boss Paul Everitt warned:
“Next year will continue to be challenging as consumer and public spending tighten, keeping rolling volumes well down on pre-recession levels. However, further moderate growth is expected.”
Light van registrations rocketed 37% to 3209 in November and medium vans rose even more sharply – by 40% to 2494. Heavy vans were up 23.5% to 11,739 and pick-ups continued to recover with a 12% increase to 1231.
