Computer chip shortages disrupted an important month for van sales, but more than 40,000 new models still left showrooms 👊 But which were the most popular?
Van and light commercial vehicle sales fell 27.6% in March compared with the same month in 2021.semiconductor chip shortage
. Combined with the Ukraine crisis, it has severely disrupted the supply of parts to factories and extended wait times for buyers, as well as causing some manufacturers to slim down their vehicle line-ups. It should also be noted that March 2021 was the strongest for van sales since 1999 thanks to a high number of fleet renewals, which were prompted by the Government’s relaxation of
lockdown rules. That meant that fewer fleets were set to be updated this March, regardless of supply chain problems. Overall, 40,613 vans left showrooms in March. An overwhelming majority were diesel-powered medium-sized vans like the
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