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Additionally, exports grew by 45.9 per cent, counterbalancing a decline
in domestic output, which fell -26.0 per cent.

Mike Hawes, chief executive of the SSMT, who help organise the CV
Show, said: 'CV production got off to a great start last month, following a
relatively stable year for the sector. The strong performance was driven
by continued overseas demand, with 96 per cent of all exported CVs
heading for Europe. For this performance to continue, government must
secure the competitive trading conditions that are so vital to the sector's
success."

Vehicle manufacturers

Every aspect of the UK road transport sector will be covered at the
Commercial Vehicle ShoU offering business visitors the opportunity to
see a wide variety of possible options to help them operate and maintain
a safe, efficient and effective fleet. As well as vehicles, ancillary suppliers
will offer products such as handling equipment, insurance, logistics,
tyres, telematics, training providers, fuels and lubricants.

Vehicle manufacturers exhibiting at the 2017 Show include: DAF; MAN;
Citrodn UK; Fiat Professional; Ford; lsuzu UK; lveco; LDV; Mitsubishi;
Peugeot; Renault UK; SsangYong; Toyota; and Volkswagen. Many are
planning new range additions and the Commercial Vehicle Show will be
a chance for visitors to see them for the first time.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will be attempting to gauge the UK,s
appetite for its all-electric compact van. The German manufacturer's
stand will showcase its version of the urban delivery electric vehicle, the
e-Load Upl, despite reports saying ihat the company has no intention io
sell the vehicle in the UK. Powered by an AC electric motor, the vehicle
offers up to 990 litres of cargo volume and a 360k9 payload an day still
athact enough atlention to cause Volkswagen to change its mind.

Perhaps of more interest to its UK audience, the new Volkswagen
Crafter will make its UK debut in Birmingham this April. The Crafter
comes with a 2-litre TDI engine and a standard 6,speed manual
transition gearbox, with the fir$t UK deliveries of the model expected a
month after the show.

Previewing its official launch, lsuzu will reveal the new generation D-Max
at the show ln light of a growing and increasingly competitive market,
with many fleets showing interest in the Nissan Navara and Toyota Hilux,
among others, the Japanese manufacturer maintains that its customers
are inlerested in a no-nonsense pick-up that's fit for purpose. Containing
a number offeature upgrades and cosmetic touch ups, the new model
has a range of touchscreen entertainment systems available on the
lnterior, and rotary dials on the wheels that allow the driver to select
four-wheel drive on the move as well as low range gears.

DAF Trucks will return to the NEC this year having recorded impressive
annual regislrations figures for 201 6 and a record-breaking 30.1 per
cent market share for the company. Overall registrations for 2016
increased by nearest 20 per cent on the previous year, totalling 13,911
registrations. DAF Trucks in-house finance division, PACCAR Financial,
will also be present, showing DAF First Choice, its approved used
programme.

Managing director Ray Ashworth attributed much of the company's
recent success to its'DAF Transport Efficiency' philosophy, which will
form much of the company's showing at this year's show. Close aftention
to operating costs, emphasised through the Silent Mode and predictive
Cruise Control on its models, combine to provide operators with a total
transport solution, which will be highlighted on DAF Trucks' stand this
year.

Discussing the return of DAF, alongside the MAN TGE and lveco, show
director Rob Skelton, said: "We're delighted to see DAF, MAN and lveco
via Guest Trucks returning to the CV Show in 2017 . Heavy trucks are a
vital part of the freight and logistics industry in the UK and their presence
adds a real attraction to the Show, as well as giving the manufacturers
the opportunity to connect with some of the key players across the
haulage industry and demonstrate their products and services, all from
one venue."

Trailerc and tankerc Zls
ln addition to vehicle manufacturers, bodywork, hailer and tanker
builders will use the Commercial Vehicle Show as their shop window
Among the exhibitors in this sector are: Cartwright Group; Don-Bur;

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