In January-June period this year, new commercial vehicle registrations in the European Union (EU) increased by 13.2 percent year on year to 919,707 units, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA).
In the given period, almost all EU markets saw double-digit percentage gains in truck registrations, including the four largest: Germany (+24.8%), France (+12.3%), Italy (+12.6%), and Poland (+10.8%)
New EU bus registrations also had a solid first half of 2023, as sales rose 15% to 14,781 units. In terms of sales volumes, France led the way with 2,982 units sold, representing a 22.3% increase. Other major markets also reported substantial growth: Italy (+62.6%), Spain (+58.7%), and Germany (+27.8%)