Colin Parlett steps down from RMI Board
RMI 07/05/2021
After more than 30 years of service, Colin Parlett has stepped down from the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) Board.
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Van registrations rebound in April
NFDA 05/05/2021
“It is extremely positive to see light commercial vehicle registrations rebound in April thanks to the best performance on record, boosted by newly-found confidence in the economy, a successful vaccine roll-out and a clearer route out of the pandemic”, said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) which represents franchised commercial vehicle dealers in the UK, commenting on the latest SMMT’s light van market registration figures.
Gordon Balmer appointed as Executive Director at the Petrol Retailers and Car Wash associations
PRA 05/05/2021
The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) and Car Wash Association (CWA) have announced that Gordon Balmer has been appointed as their Executive Director and Retail Motor Industry (RMI) Board member. He joined the PRA in 2014 and has served as its Commercial Manager.
New car sales bounce as dealerships reopen
NFDA 05/05/2021
“It is extremely encouraging to see sales of new cars bounce back in April reflecting the significant pent-up demand as the lockdown was eased across the UK and dealerships reopened”, said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the NFDA
NMDA Dealer Attitude Survey shows motorcycle dealers’ satisfaction levels remain stable
NMDA 04/05/2021
“After a challenging year, the high response rate for the NMDA Spring 2021 Dealer Attitude Survey demonstrates dealers see it as an important and useful channel to provide feedback on the business relationship with their manufacturers”, said Paddy O’Connell, Head of the NMDA
PRA questions Government's "access to cash" plan
PRA 22/04/2021
The PRA is calling on the Government to revise its plans on access to cash. Petrol retailers have a vested interest in cash and guaranteeing that it is widely accessible, we welcome provisions in the Financial Services Bill that would reduce restrictions on offering ‘cashback’. However, the legislation appears ill-thought out.
NAMA finds petrol and diesel values remain strong as the first round of restrictions are eased
NAMA 19/04/2021
“Auctions are benefiting from retailers buying vehicles to stock their forecourts to meet strong consumer demand for used cars following the easing of lockdown restrictions." commented Louise Wallis, Head of NAMA
PRA proud to partner with CrimeStoppers for ‘shopkind’ initiative
PRA 19/04/2021
“The PRA wholeheartedly welcomes this important and unifying initiative to assist in protecting our members and their teams." commented Gordon Balmer, PRA Executive Director,
NFDA and SMMT publish updated safe restart guidance
NFDA 10/04/2021
“Opening showrooms will allow the economy to get moving again. With confidence in public transport safety at a 20-year low, private transportation will play an essential role in enabling people to return to their daily lives." said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the NFDA