Mr Everitt, SMMT chief executive, said:'The commercial vehicle market remains buoyant with October registrations up by more than 10% and year to date up by nearly 20%. Efficiency is a key driver as operators are investing in the latest models across almost every market sector to reap the rewards of greater load carrying ability and fuel economy. These remain challenging economic conditions and we are looking to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement later this month to set out measures to boost growth and steady business confidence.”