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In June, the EU market of new commercial vehicles expanded for the tenth consecutive month. Demand increased by 10.3%, totalling 166,107 units. Growth prevailed in the segment of vans, as well as of buses and coaches, while the truck segment declined. All major markets expanded, from 3.8% in France to 6.5% in Germany, 8.6% in Italy, 18.9% in Spain and 25.5% in the UK.

From January to June, 912,722 new vehicles were registered, or 9.3% more than in the same period last year. Looking at the largest markets, France remained stable (+0.4%), while Germany expanded by 8.3%. The UK (+11.1%), Italy (+13.6%) and Spain (+38.0%) posted double-digit growths.

(Source: ACEA) – Full ACEA Press Release