NAMA 24/10/2025

“NAMA members have reported a steady October market, with relatively healthy conversion rates and continued appetite for quality stock,” said Paul Hill, spokesperson for the National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA), commenting on the October 2025 Market Update. “While there are signs of a typical seasonal softening, values remain ahead of expectations and buyer engagement continues to be robust.”

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PRA 22/10/2025

The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) is calling on the Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP to freeze fuel duty and permanently retain the 5p-per-litre rebate in the forthcoming Autumn Budget.

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IGA 16/10/2025

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has welcomed confirmation from the Department for Transport (DfT) that it is reviewing the MOT test fee and will consult with stakeholders later this year.

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NFDA 08/10/2025

“The upcoming Autumn Budget in November marks the second major fiscal event under Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour government and is the best opportunity this year to provide clarity on the Government’s strategy for the automotive sector” commented Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) following NFDA’s latest Budget submission.

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NMDA 07/10/2025

“September is a vital month for the new motorcycle market, which has shown some signs of recovery. However, with the overall market still affected by negative registrations, Q3 has continued to struggle with restoring consumer confidence,” commented Symon Cook, Head of the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA), in response to the latest figures published by the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA).

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NFDA 06/10/2025

“Whilst September has seen a modest increase in new van registrations compared to August, the market remains in decline compared to previous years” 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 van registration figures.

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