Van sales see increase in August 2010
Van sales see increase in August 2010
A trade association has called on the government to help the motor sector to build on "sustained improvement" in the retail of new vans.
According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the 2.7 per cent increase in new registrations of these types of vehicles suggests there may be light at the end of the tunnel for the industry.
Although truck sales were down 22.9 per cent for the rolling year, the body claimed there were still "positive signs" for these vehicles as there was a 5.7 per cent monthly rise in August.
Commenting on the figures, SMMT chief executive Paul Everitt said: "The economy remains in the early stages of recovery and it will be important for government to help sustain growth in the forthcoming spending review."
Earlier this year, British Car Auctions published a report looking into the impact second-hand light commercial vehicles (LCVs) are having on the UK motor trade.
The research, which was written by Professor Peter Cooke and academics from Buckingham University Centre for Automotive Management, suggested that LCVs should be "given more prominence" in the future.
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