NEW MOTORCYCLE MARKET CONTINUES SLIGHT IMPROVEMENT, NMDA REMAINS DISAPPOINTED WITH THE MARKET’S DECLINE
NMDA 08/05/2025
“The new motorcycle market has displayed signs of recovery, closing April at -14.6%. Whilst this is an improvement and builds on the end to Q1’s uptake, NMDA remains disappointed with the overall negative total registration numbers compared to the volume of registrations in 2024” says Symon Cook, Head of National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA), commenting on the latest MCIA figures.
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IGA Chair demonstrates perseverance for BEN following stage 4 cancer treatment
IGA 07/05/2025
In a remarkable display of resilience and dedication, Rob Collison, Chairman of the Independent Garage Association (IGA), has completed a gruelling Sahara Desert trek in support of the automotive industry charity, BEN. This extraordinary achievement comes in the wake of his personal battle with stage 4 cancer, a journey that has inspired many within and beyond the automotive community.
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APRIL CONTINUES FIVE MONTH DECLINE FOR LCV MARKET, WHILST EV MARKET SEES FURTHER GROWTH
NFDA 06/05/2025
“April’s figures have seen a fifth consecutive month of contraction for the new light commercial vehicle market. Recent tax changes in the new fiscal year have had an impact on the market amidst a challenging economic environment” said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), which represents franchised car and commercial vehicle retailers in the UK, commenting on the latest SMMT’s new van registration figures.
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