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05 Transport.(Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders)(Brief article)(Statistical data)

Plant Manager's Journal

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Sales of trucks above 3.5t ended 5.5% lower in 2006 than the previous year, while van sales edged a little higher, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

Until the last quarter, heavy truck sales were running ahead of 2005, but the advent of digital tachographs, and then the price hike caused by the implementation of Euro 4 emission standards, has seen registrations fall. Sales of light vehicles have not suffered in the same way.

Ford continues its domination of the sub-3.5t sector, selling more than 91,000 vans to take almost 28% of the market. Ford increased its lead over second-placed Vauxhall, which sold 47,800 vans (down from 52,481), giving it a reduced ...

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