SALES of both small and medium-sized vans increased year-on-year last month and continue to rise ahead of last year. Sales of sub-1.8-tonne vans increased 2.2% to 11,623 from 11,372 in March 1999 with year-to-date sales totalling 21,157 (1999: 20,395).

Van sales in the 1.8-3.5-tonne category increased 11.9% year-on-year last month to 22,415 (20,034) with 2000 sales now at 39,211 (1999: 35,423).