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#Motorcycle registrations driven by consumer demand in April. "With the lockdown in April 2020 preventing dealers from making sales, this month’s figures should come as no surprise that consumer demand is back on the rise” comments @NmdaUk https://t.co/SChqHYQdZg

11 May

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“It is not surprising to see that lockdown measures in the UK heavily impacted used car transactions in Q1 of the year”, comments @NAMA_Auctions https://t.co/LooNa7ARsb #UsedCarMarket #SMMT

11 May

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After more than 30 years of service, Colin Parlett has stepped down from the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) Board. The RMI wishes him all the best in his future endeavours. https://t.co/ba2Ww2iRzj

7 May

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Motorcycle registrations driven by consumer demand in April

NMDA 11/05/2021

“Power Two Wheelers (PTWs) have shown a significant year-on-year increase of 570% (10,874 units). With the lockdown in April 2020 preventing dealers from making sales, this month’s figures should come as no surprise that consumer demand is back on the rise”, said Paddy O’Connell, Head of the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) which represents PTW dealers in the UK commenting on the latest MCIA’s figures

NAMA comments on used car market in Q1

NAMA 11/05/2021

“It is not surprising to see that lockdown measures in the UK heavily impacted used car transactions in Q1 of the year”, said Louise Wallis, Head of The National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) commenting on the SMMT’s used car figures released today.

Used car registrations show small decline in Q1 despite dealerships closure

NFDA 11/05/2021

“It is encouraging that used car transactions experienced just a small decline in the first quarter of the year with growth year-on-year in March, demonstrating retailers’ resilience and their ability to meet the consumer demand while dealerships were closed”, Sue Robinson, NFDA Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), commenting on the latest SMMT’s used car figures.

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.

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.

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