Press Releases

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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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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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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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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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 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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NFDA 05/03/2025

In February, Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) dealers registered a total of 14,476 new vans and light commercials, a decrease of -19.3% year-on-year and a third consecutive monthly decline. For 2025, year-to-date figures reveal 33,526 new LCVs, up to 3.5 tonnes, are on the road this year, a decline of -20.0%.

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NFDA 05/03/2025

In February, a total of 84,054 new cars were registered, a decrease of -1.0% from the same period last year. Sales to private buyers were up by 4.6%; fleet registrations were down by -4.0%. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) continue to experience growth, up 41.7% to 21,244 units. Plug-in hybrid (PHEVs) registrations also increased 19.3% to 7,273 units, and hybrids (HEVs) saw a rise of 7.9% to 11,431 units. In 2025, 50,878 new BEVs have been registered so far, compared to 35,926 units at the same point last year, representing a 41.6% increase.

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NFDA 17/02/2025

On 13 February 2025, NFDA submitted its response to the Government consultation seeking views on proposals to support the UK’s transition to zero emission vehicles, ahead of the consultation deadline on 18 February 2025. In its submission, NFDA emphasised that dealers are fully committed to the transition to electric vehicles, with members highlighting the vital role hybrids can play in bridging the gap between 2030 and 2035. NFDA also stressed the importance of distinguishing between cars and commercial vehicles, noting that trucks and vans, which are essential for businesses, require a different approach.  

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NFDA 10/02/2025

In 2024, the used car market grew by 5.5%, reaching 7,643,180 transactions. From October to December, transactions increased by 4.0% to 1,746,051, marking eight consecutive quarters of growth. Throughout the year, demand for used battery electric vehicles (BEVs) surged by 57.4%, reaching a record 188,382 units and setting a new market share high of 2.5%, up from 1.7% in 2023. Sales of plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and hybrids (HEVs) also saw significant growth, rising by 32.2% to 92,120 units and 39.3% to 306,114 units, respectively. Petrol and diesel vehicles made up 92.1% of all used car transactions, a slight decrease from 94.3% the previous year. Petrol remained the leading choice, rising by 6.8% to represent 57.1% of the market, while diesel transactions declined by -2.4%, accounting for 35.0% of all sales.

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NFDA 05/02/2025

In January, Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) dealers registered a total of 19,050 new vans and light commercials, a decrease of -20.5%. The heavier sectors of LCVs saw declines, with 2.0-2.5t sized vans dropping to 3,507 units from 5,040 units, a -30.4% decrease. The heavier, and most popular sized vans (2.5-3.5t) also saw a drop to 11,537 units from 14,839 units, a -22.3% decrease. ...

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NFDA 05/02/2025

In January, a total of 139,345 new cars were registered, a decrease of -2.5% from the same period last year. Sales to private buyers were down by -0.5%; fleet registrations were also down by -3.7%.Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) saw a sizeable increase, up 41.6% to 29,634 units, to make up a market share of 21.3%. Plug-in hybrid (PHEVs) registrations also rose by 5.5% to 12,598 units, as did hybrids (HEVs) by 2.9% to 18,413 units.

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