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2025 Used Car Sales Return to Pre-Pandemic Figures

NFDA 08/08/2025

“The used car market in July has maintained growth throughout Q2, with transactions reaching almost 2 million, therefore returning the market to pre-pandemic levels in the first half of 2025” said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), commenting on the latest SMMT’s used car figures.

July continues eight-month consecutive decline for new LCV market

NFDA 05/08/2025

“July’s figures have seen the new light commercial vehicle market decline for the eighth consecutive month, reflecting ongoing pressure on demand and economic uncertainty” 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.

July sees a decline in new car registrations, macro environment still a challenge for dealers

NFDA 05/08/2025

“The new car market has experienced a decline in July, with registrations down -5.0%” 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.

NFDA Welcomes New £650 Million Electric Car Grant: A Major Step Forward for Dealers, Consumers and the UK’s Green Transition

NFDA 15/07/2025

Following the Government’s announcement of new incentives to support the uptake of elective vehicles (EVs) Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), commented: “NFDA welcomes the Government’s action to boost the electric vehicle market. We have continuously called for urgent measures to incentivise EV uptake, including improving charging infrastructure and providing financial incentives such as the former plug-in grant.

JUNE SEES SIGNIFICANT GROWTH FOR NEW CAR MARKET, HOWEVER NFDA REMAINS CONCERNED THE MACRO ENVIRONMENT REMAINS DIFFICULT FOR DEALERS

NFDA 04/07/2025

“The new car market in June has considerably grown, with a 6.7% increase in registrations.” 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.

NFDA RESPONDS TO GOVERNMENT’S SPENDING REVIEW ANNOUNCEMENT

NFDA 11/06/2025

Following the Government’s announcement of its multi-year Spending Review, Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), commented: “The Government’s Spending Review sets a crucial tone for the coming years and while it is welcome to see investment directed toward infrastructure, skills and EVs, Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP’s review, similar to the Spring Statement, has left some issues in the dark.