New EU van sales increased by 15% in first half

In the first half of 2024, new EU van sales increased by 15%, reaching 840,409 units, driven by double-digit growth in key markets, the ACEA announced. Germany led with a remarkable 19.3% rise, followed by Spain at 18.5%, Italy at 17.8%, and France at 10.5%, the industry group reported. Publicly traded companies in the commercial vehicle space include Cummins (CMI), Daimler Trucks & Buses (DTRUY) and PACCAR (PCAR).