Regulation & Safety

Tougher emissions rules threaten to slow LCV growth in Europe

Ford’s van family was led by the Transit Custom (left), which was Europe’s top-selling small commercial vehicle. The Transit (middle) was No. 3 in the medium commercial segment.
May 18, 2019 09:15 AM

European light-commercial vehicle sales outgained the passenger car market in 2018, buoyed by a healthy economy and new launches. But the sector will face challenges this year, led by uncertainties surrounding a September 1 deadline for emissions certification under the new Worldwide harmonized Light vehicle Test Procedure, or WLTP.

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