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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.

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MAY SEES A POSITIVE UPTICK FOR NEW CAR REGISTRATIONS, BEVS CONTINUE STRONG MOMENTUM

NFDA 05/06/2025

“May has seen a slight boost for the new car market, following April’s dip, as it returned to growth with a 1.6% 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.

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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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NFDA CHIEF EXECUTIVE SUE ROBINSON WINS IMI SUE BROWNSON AWARD

NFDA 13/03/2025

At the Institute of the Motor Industry’s (IMI) Annual Dinner and Awards 2025, NFDA Chief Executive, Sue Robinson, was awarded the Sue Brownson Award for Outstanding Leadership in the automotive industry. The award was created in honour of former President of the IMI, the late Sue Brownson OBE who made an outstanding individual contribution to the automotive industry.

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