January Sees Drop in LCV Registrations Despite Growth in Large Vans and EVs
NFDA 05/02/2026
“January marks a disappointing start to the year, with a 7.8% decrease in registrations. The decline in double-cab pick-up sales was expected, following strong demand in early 2025 due to changes to benefit-in-kind taxation” 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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A steady start to the year for new car registrations, industry must recognise mitigating factors says NFDA
NFDA 05/02/2026
“The new car market has started 2026 on a firm footing, with January registrations rising by 3.4%, providing a positive early indicator for the year ahead,” 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 Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) new car registration figures.
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December New Car Registrations Close 2025 on a Firmer Footing
NFDA 06/01/2026
“December’s new car registration figures show a modest uplift at the end of the year, with the market closing 2025 on a firmer footing,” 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 Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) new car registration figures.
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LCV Market Declines in November at -22.2%
NFDA 04/12/2025
“A disappointing month for light commercials registrations, due to a lack of future business confidence and concerns over possible additional business costs incurred in the recent budget,” 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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November New Car Registrations Fall 1.6% Amid Industry Concerns Over Budget
NFDA 04/12/2025
“November’s new car registration figures have declined from last month’s boost, by -1.6%,” 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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Limited Support for the EV Transition as the Chancellor Delivers the Autumn Budget
NFDA 26/11/2025
NFDA comments on the Autumn Burdget 2025
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