June registrations: vans up again, trucks stable

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders just published June's van and truck registration data.  These show the total as 23,040, down 9.7% to 232,920 for the rolling year.  Within that, there were 2,901 trucks, down 29.5% to 31,885 for the rolling year and 20,139 vans, down 5.4% to 201,035 for the rolling year.  "Demand in the commercial vehicle market continues to show mixed fortunes," said Paul Everitt, SMMT chief executive.  "Van registrations are moving forward with another month of positive growth, but demand for trucks continues to lag behind the recovery.  Road transport operators need to see the economic recovery continuing and get easier access to cash to help them invest in new vehicles."