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 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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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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NFDA 06/05/2025

“The new car market saw a return to decline in April, with a contraction of -10.4%. It is important to note that this dip coincided with the Easter bank holiday, which may have impacted activity during the month” 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 new car registration figures.

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NFDA 29/04/2025

“The Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme marks a significant milestone for our industry. For too long, there has been a lack of clarity around workshop standards and the MPRS will change that. It addresses the long-standing lack of clarity around workshop standards by introducing a clear, practical framework that meets the real needs of modern maintenance – for both operators and providers” said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) commenting on the launch. 

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NAMA 23/04/2025

“In the lead up to the Easter bank holiday weekend, we saw stability in the wholesale market but there are signs of some light market deflation. This is not unexpected, especially after what has been a particularly steady and stable first quarter” said Paul Hill, spokesperson for the National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) following the April market meeting for 2025.

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