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UK LCV market starts 2023 positivelyRead next UK new-car market begins 2023 with growth decelerationRead next German new-car market off to a weak start in 2023Read next Electric-vehicle battery development charges aheadAndy Picton, chief commercial vehicle editor at Glass’s (part of Autovista Group), takes a look at how the UK’s new and used light-commercial vehicle (LCV) markets began 2023. The year started positively for the UK’s LCV market, with 25.8% year-on-year growth in January. The Ford Transit Custom started 2023 strong, finishing January as the best-selling LCV in the UK. Although January marked a strong start to 2023, the majority of LCV deliveries were for orders placed many months ago. Manufacturers will continue to struggle to deliver new vehicles during 2023, leading to sporadic volumes entering the used market.