Continued Stability for UK Truck Fleet Renewal
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Continued stability for UK truck fleet renewal
The UK HGV market is beginning to stabilise after several years of strong demand, and while the latest registration figures highlight the challenges that remain, they also point to an industry continuing to adapt and invest for the future. A 14.7% decline in new HGV registrations during the second quarter, bringing half-year demand down 8.9%, reflects a market normalising after a prolonged period of post-pandemic fleet renewal. With many operato…
Automotive News – Early July 2026
HGV market down while zero emission uptake holds onto slim share. New heavy goods vehicle registrations fall -14.7% in Q2, with 8,687 trucks joining UK roads. First half demand down -8.9% to 18,158 units with fleet renewal constrained by tough economic conditions. Zero emission HGV uptake edges up 4.7% in Q2 but is down -6.6% year to date, representing less than one in 100 new trucks. Industry calls for measures to boost operator confidence, in…
Struggling with high diesel prices and a crippling driver shortage, hauliers are praying that they are only buying new trucks this year to renew their fleets. However, the registration statistics for new N3 category trucks in the first half of 2026 show growth and a new sales record in the making.
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