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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APRIL SEES NEW CAR MARKET DIP AS NEW TAX RULES COME INTO EFFECT, BEVS REMAIN AT 20.7% MARKET SHARE
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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MAINTENANCE PROVISION RATING SCHEME LAUNCHES TODAY AND IS SET TO REVOLUTIONISE WORKSHOP STANDARDS
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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