Light Commercial vehicles (LCV) registrations are up 35.3% (7,500) compared to January last year (5,542) and HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) registrations are also showing an increase of 7.8% (458) in comparison to January 2023 (425), figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry confirm.

“Sales of commercial vehicles, both Light (LCV) and Heavy (HGVs) registrations, are showing increases on last year, a positive signal from the business sector,” said Brian Cooke, Director general, Society of the Irish Motor Industry said.