Press Releases

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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NFDA 31/01/2025

From 10 to 24 January 2025, the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) surveyed its members to seek dealer opinions on pertinent topics and their outlook for 2025*. The survey received 46 responses from various franchised dealership groups across the UK, representing a total of approximately 165 sites.“

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NFDA 24/01/2025

On 22 January 2025, the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland launched a consultation on biennial MOT testing. The consultation will run for twelve weeks, closing on 16 April 2025 at 11:59pm. Following the closure of the consultation, the feedback will be analysed, and a report will be presented to the Infrastructure Minister, John O’Dowd, for his consideration. In his ministerial foreword, O’Dowd highlights ‘that vehicle testing is a devolved matter, and so any move to biennial MOT testing would entail an Act of the NI Assembly’.  

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NFDA 06/01/2025

In December, Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) dealers registered a total of 27,221 new vans and light commercials, a decrease of -8.3%. In 2024, a total of 351,834 new LCVs were registered on the road this year, an increase of 3.0% from 341,455 units in 2023. The heavier LCV sectors experienced a decline, with 2.0-2.5t vans falling to 4,704 units from 4,905, reflecting a 4.1% contraction. Similarly, the heavier and most popular 2.5-3.5t vans saw a decrease to 17,653 units from 18,054 in December 2023, marking a 2.2% drop.

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NFDA 06/01/2025

In December, a total of 140,786 new cars were registered, a decrease of -0.2% from the same period last year. Sales to private buyers were down by -1.7%; fleet registrations were up by 0.2%. In 2024, the new car market fell just short of 2 million units registered, increasing by 2.6% to 1,952,778 units from 1,903,054 units in 2023. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) continue to experience a sizeable increase, up 56.8% to 43,656 units. Plug-in hybrid (PHEVs) registrations also rose by 4.6% to 12,716 units, as did hybrids (HEVs) by 10.4% to 17,899 units. In total, 381,970 new BEVs were registered in 2024, compared to 314,687 units in 2023, representing a 21.4% increase, to give an overall market share of 19.6% for the year.

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NFDA 03/01/2025

NFDA’s commercial vehicle (NFDA-CV) dealer members back van manufacturers who have called for a short-term moratorium of the Zero-Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) mandate and also welcome the Government’s announcement, on 24 December 2024, of a consultation seeking industry input on supporting the transition to zero emissions. On the same day, the Government also launched a consultation seeking views on proposals to reduce regulatory burdens for businesses operating zero emission vans.

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NFDA 24/12/2024

Today, 24 December, the Government has launched a consultation* to ask views from industry on restoring the 2030 phase out date for new petrol and diesel cars and on ensuring a successful transition to zero emissions vehicles. The consultation is split into two parts: Part 1 is about phasing out sales of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030 and supporting zero emission transition. The second part of the consultation is about the Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate. 

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NFDA 05/12/2024

In November, a total of 153,610 new cars were registered, a decrease of -1.9% from the same period last year. Sales to private buyers were down by -3.3%; fleet registrations were also down by -1.1%. Despite this, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) continue to experience a sizeable increase, up 58.4% to 38,581 units. Plug-in hybrid (PHEVs) registrations contracted slightly by -1.2% to 15,687 units, and hybrids (HEVs) also contracted by -3.6% to 19,591 units. In 2024, 338,314 new BEVs have been registered so far, compared to 286,846 units at the same point last year, representing a 17.9% increase.

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NFDA 05/11/2024

“October saw another month of contraction in the new car market, a concerning trend following August's end to two years of continuous growth. This decline is particularly worrying, as it highlights the volatility of the market right now” 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 25/10/2024

“Next week's Autumn Budget will be the first under a Labour government since 2010, offering a vital opportunity for the new administration to outline and communicate its vision for the future of the sector” commented Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) which represents car and commercial retailers across the UK ahead of the Autumn Budget on 30 October.

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NFDA 17/07/2024

“In The King’s Speech, the new Labour government has outlined its agenda for the upcoming Parliamentary session, encompassing a variety of measures that span from transport initiatives to constitutional reforms.” said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) which represents car and commercial retailers across the UK.

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NFDA 05/06/2024

“May continues an extremely positive first half of the year in the new car market and marks a twenty-second consecutive month of growth in the new car market” 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 05/06/2024

“May continues an extremely positive first half of the year in the new car market and marks a twenty-second consecutive month of growth in the new car market” 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 11/04/2024

Published on Monday 8 April 2024, NFDA’s Winter 2024 Dealer Attitude Survey (DAS) was carried out over five weeks between the end of January and the start of March 2024, asking franchised dealers questions about the on-going business relationship with their respective manufacturer(s). The survey attracted 2,321 responses from 32 franchised networks, equating to a strong response rate of 63%.  

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NFDA 04/04/2024

“March signals a twentieth month of consecutive growth for the automotive sector, a remarkable milestone for the industry” 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 23/01/2024

From 3 to 10 January 2024, the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) surveyed its members to seek dealer opinions and their outlook for 2024. The survey received 50 responses from various franchised dealership groups across the UK, representing a total of 279 sites.

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NFDA 11/01/2024

Today, 11 January 2024, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) released a statement announcing that they will be undertaking work in the motor finance market. 

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NFDA 05/12/2023

“It has been encouraging to see further growth in the light commercial registration market but it is disappointing to see that electric vans have failed to increase as we approach the implementation of the ZEV mandate in January” 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 passenger van registration figures.  

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NFDA 05/12/2023

As we approach the end of the year, the latest figures for November are testament to what has proven to be a year of growth for the sector,” 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 passenger car registration figures.

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NFDA 22/11/2023

“In the midst of a cost-of-living crisis, and as we approach a general election year, the Autumn Statement 2023 is highly anticipated and comes at a critical time for the economy. For the automotive sector more specifically, challenging trading conditions remain. Today’s fiscal budget was the Government’s opportunity to outline a clear and strategic vision to support the automotive sector in its transition to net-zero, and it has been an opportunity which has largely been squandered,” said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) following the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt’s, Autumn Budget 2023.

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NFDA 06/11/2023

“The Light Commercial Vehicle market continues to perform strongly after a tenth consecutive month of growth, the figures published today showing growth is now above pre-pandemic 2019 levels,” 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 06/11/2023

 “With October being an important bellwether following September’s plate change, it is positive to see the fifteenth month of continued growth for the automotive sector. As we approach the end of the year, it has been encouraging to see sustained growth for the sector despite external hardships including the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and the uncertainty surrounding governmental policies,” 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 passenger car registration figures.

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NFDA 13/10/2023

On Tuesday 10 October 2023, Government issued its outcome to its ‘Driving licence flexibility for alternatively-fuelled vehicles’ consultation.

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NFDA 02/10/2023

Today, 28 September 2023, the Government announced revisions to the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate, which requires manufacturers to sell an increasing number of zero-emission vehicles each year. This decision comes after the government recently decided to delay the ban of new petrol and diesel cars and vans from 2030 to 2035.    

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NFDA 05/09/2023

“Whilst August is traditionally a quiet month for motor retail in the run up to September's plate change, dealers are reporting a positive month for trading. New car sales continue to steadily increase year-on-year, driven by the electrification of the UK car parc.” said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA)

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NFDA 03/08/2023

The Bank of England (BoE) has confirmed that interest rates will rise by 0.25%, from 5% to 5.25%, the fourteenth consecutive rise since December 2021.

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NFDA 14/06/2023

The NFDA (with its advisers, TLT) has, through various meetings with the CMA, sought to apprise the CMA of developments in the sector, including the anticipated transition to direct and agency (including non-genuine agency) sales on the part of certain OEMs.

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NFDA 05/06/2023

“The positive momentum in new vehicle sales has continued with franchised dealers seeing strong growth across electric vehicles, hybrids and petrol vehicles. This is a trend we expect to continue through the summer months.” 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 passenger car registration figures.

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NFDA 01/06/2023

“It is extremely positive to see that  the automotive retailing sector has embraced the NFDA Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) scheme since its launch in 2019. Over the years, the scheme has continued to grow in strength and we are pleased to have now reached our latest significant milestone of 500 accredited dealer sites,” said Sue Robinson Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) which represents car and commercial retailers across the UK.

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NFDA 19/05/2023

The retail side of the automotive industry employs nearly 600,000 people and is one of the biggest and most varied sectors.  There are automotive dealerships all over the UK and your local one might have the right opportunity for you to kick-start and develop your professional career.

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NFDA 11/05/2023

The Bank of England (BoE) has confirmed that interest rates will rise by 0.25%, from 4.25% to 4.5%, the twelfth consecutive rise since December 2021.

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NFDA 04/05/2023

“After a positive first quarter of 2023, April has seen a continuation of pre-pandemic trends in new vehicle sales and franchised dealers are reporting strong levels of footfall into showrooms,” 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 passenger car registration figures.

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NFDA 24/04/2023

The NFDA Spring Ball was pleased to return to the Grove in Hertfordshire on Saturday 22 April 2023. The event brought together dealers, manufacturers and senior automotive stakeholders who enjoyed an evening of fine dining, entertainment, and networking opportunities.

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NFDA 05/04/2023

“Light Commercial Vehicle registration figures have increased for the third consecutive month, which is encouraging for dealers entering Q2. This is still behind pre-pandemic levels (-15.1%), as a result of component issues and supply, but these figures are a sign that the market is recovering,” said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association which represents car and commercial retailers in the UK, commenting on the latest SMMT new LCV registration figures.

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NFDA 05/04/2023

“The first quarter of 2023 has been positive for UK new vehicle sales, it is extremely encouraging to see sales figures starting to emulate pre-pandemic trends, particularly for the plate change month of march and consecutive months of optimism and growth,” 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 passenger car registration figures.

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NFDA 22/03/2023

“NFDA strongly opposes Government’s proposed changes to the current MOT system. The public that are buying new cars are predominantly buying those from franchised dealers, therefore a substantial amount of first time MOTs will be conducted at a franchised dealer site. It is common consensus from our members that increasing the initial test from 3 years to 4 years will have a detrimental impact on vehicle safety and unnecessarily risk lives”, said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) which represents car and commercial retailers across the UK. 

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NFDA 08/03/2023

“International Women’s Day presents the perfect opportunity to address one of the key imperfections of the automotive industry, the gender divide. Whilst there is a stark difference in numbers between male and female employees in the automotive industry, NFDA strives to connect retailers with the same vision through initiatives such as Drive My Career, embrace equity in their recruitment strategies and diversify the future skills force of the sector,” said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) on International Women’s Day (8 March 2023).

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NFDA 06/03/2023

“Van and Light Commercial registrations figures for February are the highest recorded for this month, since 1998. This is very positive news for the industry, and highlights that the market is slowly returning to pre-pandemic levels,” said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) which represents car and commercial retailers across the UK, commenting on the latest SMMT LCV registration figures.

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NFDA 06/03/2023

“New car sales have continued their positive start to the year and we expect steady improvement in both new and used vehicles throughout the year,” 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 passenger car registration figures.

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NFDA 02/03/2023

On 1 March 2023, NFDA submitted its response to the Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT’s) consultation on the draft Motor Vehicle Agreements Block Exemption Order 2023 (MVBEO). A separate consultation on the more detailed and informative Guidelines that will accompany the MVBEO will follow in due course.

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NFDA 01/03/2023

Today, Monday 27 February, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that a new deal has be struck between the UK and the EU over the post-Brexit Northern Ireland Trade Deal.

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NFDA 27/02/2023

New cars registered from (1 March) onwards will display the new ‘23’ plate. The number plate system works as follows: the first two letters correspond to where the car is registered in the country, LA to LY for London, and MA to MY for Manchester, for example. The next two numbers signify in which six-monthly period the car was registered: 70 for September 2020, and 21 for March 2021, 71 for September 2021, 22 for March 2022, 72 for September 2022, 23 for March 2023 and so on. September’s digits will be 73. The last three letters are random.

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NFDA 17/02/2023

The Department for Transport have announced that their 4-1-1 MOT Consultation has been extended, with the closing date now set to be 22 March 2023.  

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NFDA 16/02/2023

Last week, during National Apprentice Week 2023, Drive My Career and its members took part in the fifth “DMC Apprentice Takeover” campaign to raise awareness of the multiple apprenticeship opportunities in the automotive retail sector.

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NFDA 10/02/2023

“Whilst 2022 experienced a decline in used car sales this as a result of a particularly strong 2021. Franchised dealers continue to see strong demand in the used car segment driven by a combination of consumer demand and a lack of supply of new vehicles”, Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), commenting on the latest SMMT’s used car figures.

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NFDA 06/02/2023

“We start 2023 with a positive outlook, new car sales in January have risen by 14.7% and have recorded the sixth consecutive month of growth, “ 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 passenger car registration figures.

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NFDA 02/02/2023

“With the 2030 and 2035 phase-out dates fast approaching and net-zero around the corner, the UK needs to unlock decades of growth in cleaner road transport. Facilitating investment in the economy and the automotive retail sector should be a priority for Government’s 2023 budget,” commented Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association which represents car and commercial retailers across the UK following the NFDA’s budget submission.  

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NFDA 02/02/2023

The Mayor of London has launched a new £110m scrappage scheme providing financial assistance to help eligible Londoners scrap their highest polluting vehicles to prepare for the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) across all London boroughs from 29 August 2023.

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NFDA 23/01/2023

NFDA is proud to announce that our Chief Executive, Sue Robinson, is now a member of the Automotive 30% Club, a voluntary network of MDs and CEOs from UK based automotive sectors.

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NFDA 18/01/2023

On Tuesday 17 January, the evening of the NFDA Executive Meeting, NFDA brought together franchised dealer members, MPs, and Lords to the House of Lords to discuss the significance of the automotive retail sector, in addition to some of the pertinent issues the sector is facing.

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NFDA 18/01/2023

Today (Wednesday 18 January), the Department for Transport released a consultation on proposed changes to the MOT system in Great Britain and NFDA will be responding to this consultation after a full investigation into how this will affect motorists’ safety and the operations of franchised dealers.

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NFDA 09/01/2023

“Throughout 2022 franchised dealers have reported strong demand for light commercial vehicles under 3.5 tonnes, but the continued restrictions to component supply have frustrated manufacturers in their ability to produce sufficient new vehicles to match orders”, said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association which represents car and commercial retailers across the UK commenting on the latest SMMT Light Commercial Vehicle registration figures.

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NFDA 09/01/2023

“2022 was an irregular year for new car registrations with the market impacted by wide ranging factors from supply constraints, driven by continued lockdowns and the war in Ukraine, to the cost-of-living crisis impacting demand in the UK”, 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 passenger car registration figures.

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NFDA 05/12/2022

“Having faced an extremely challenging year, the light commercial vehicle market sales fall in November 2022. Dealers are at the forefront of automotive retail and have continued to operate under increasingly difficult conditions. Whilst 2022 has been a troubling year for LCV sales, the market is in a good position and dealers are optimistic that supply issues will start to ease,” 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 passenger car registration figures.

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NFDA 05/12/2022

“The increase in new vehicle sales in November builds on increasing sales in recent months. Franchised dealers continue to deliver a high quality service to their customers in the face of tight vehicle supply,“ 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 passenger car registration figures.

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NFDA 25/11/2022

Government has announced their decision to expand London’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) to cover the whole of London and from 29 August 2023, drivers will be expected to pay £12.50 a day to enter this boundary.

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NFDA 21/11/2022

Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), which represents franchised car and commercial vehicle dealers across the UK, comments on the measures announced in today’s (Thursday 17 November 2022) Autumn Statement set by the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt:

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NFDA 04/11/2022

On Thursday 3 November, NFDA’s Northern Ireland division met with franchised vehicle dealer members and elected government representatives from both Westminster and Stormont to discuss issues of growing concern for the Northern Ireland automotive retail sector.

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NFDA 04/11/2022

“The increase in new vehicle sales in October demonstrates the resilience of franchised dealers and their ability to find the right deal for their customers and the importance of supply finally reaching forecourts”, 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 passenger car registration figures.

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NFDA 03/11/2022

The Bank of England (BoE) has confirmed that interest rates will rise by 0.75%, from 2.25% to 3% and is the biggest hike in 14 years (1989). 

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NFDA 26/10/2022

Following Prime Minster Rishi Sunak’s Cabinet reshuffle, on Wednesday 26 October NFDA has written to the new Secretary of States for key Cabinet positions, highlighting the principal challenges the automotive industry is currently facing

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NFDA 05/10/2022

"September, an important plate change month for the motor retail industry, has seen an increase in registrations compared to 2021. This increase is a positive for the industry, particularly  given  the closure of dealerships due to the Monarch’s funeral and consumer uncertainty before the UK Government’s Energy Bill Relief Scheme.” 

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NFDA 04/10/2022

Today, Tuesday 4 October, Government has announced that they will be extending the Plug-in Vehicle Grant delivery period from 12 to 18 months.

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NFDA 23/09/2022

The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), which represents franchised car and commercial vehicle dealers in the UK, reacts to the Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2022.

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NFDA 12/09/2022

“Despite the unprecedented challenges facing the automotive retail industry, it is optimistic to see our survey has revealed only marginal differences in manufacturer ratings. 

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NFDA 04/08/2022

“As a result of the on-going global supply chain issues, the LCV industry has again struggled to recoup its decline in figures from previous months”. Said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive Officer of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA). She continued “However, the wide range of electric LCVs available and the increasing cost of petrol and diesel have led commercial consumers to explore EV alternatives for their businesses.”

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NFDA 04/08/2022

“July is a typically quiet month in the motor retail sector, and this is reflected in the number of new vehicles being registered. The demand for EVs continues to rise due to a combination of new and exciting models on offer, the increasing cost of petrol and diesel and growing expertise, thanks to schemes like the NFDA’s electric vehicle approved (EVA), amongst retailers.” 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 passenger car registration figures.

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NFDA 29/07/2022

The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has responded to the Mayor of London’s consultation, expressing concern around his proposed plans to extend the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) in August 2023.Caption...

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NFDA 27/07/2022

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have announced that they are introducing a new Consumer Duty to set higher and clearer standards to enhance consumer protection across financial services. Commenting on the announcement Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) said “We support a regulatory framework that will protect consumers and help them make informed decisions when taking on financial commitments including car finance and insurance”. 

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NFDA 05/07/2022

“It is disappointing to see June registration figures for light commercials held back by supply issues and the Russian invasion of Ukraine”, said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), commenting on the latest SMMT’s light commercial vehicles registration figures

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NFDA 05/07/2022

"In the first half of 2022, new car sales have fallen as a result of global supply side constraints limiting the production of new vehicles.” 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 passenger car registration figures.

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NFDA 17/06/2022

“NFDA welcomes Government’s commitment to modernise consumer credit laws, which will make motor finance more accessible for consumers”, said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), which represents franchised car and commercial vehicle dealers in the UK.

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NFDA 14/06/2022

“The decision to close the Plug-in Car Grant is exceedingly disappointing as it will, without doubt, heavily disincentivise EV adoption across the UK and has the potential to derail the positive progress the automotive sector has made towards decarbonising transport. This move sends the wrong message to consumers and will ultimately harm less affluent families seeking a transition to a cleaner method of transport”, said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), which represents franchised car and commercial vehicle dealers in the UK.

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NFDA 06/06/2022

“Light commercial vehicle registration experiences its fifth consecutive month of decline, as global supply issues continue to frustrate the market”, said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), commenting on the latest SMMT's light commercial vehicle registration figures.

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NFDA 06/06/2022

"New car sales fell in May as ongoing supply side constraints impacted the availability of new vehicles”, 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 passenger car registration figures.

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NFDA 10/05/2022

“As new car sales continue to be impacted by the ongoing supply constraints, it is encouraging to see that consumer appetite for second-hand vehicles remained robust in the first quarter of the year”, Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), commenting on the latest SMMT’s used car figures.

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NFDA 06/05/2022

“Whilst demand from businesses for light commercial vehicles is still high, registration figures for April were down year-on-year due to component shortages restricting supply”, said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), commenting on the latest SMMT's light commercial vehicle registration figures.

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NFDA 05/05/2022

"New car sales continued to fall in April, largely driven by supply side constraints, as a result of continued lockdowns in China, impacting the availability of new vehicles”, 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 passenger car registration figures.

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NFDA 28/04/2022

Drive My Career has published the results of its latest survey which aims to better understand young people’s perceptions of the automotive industry, including valuable insights for dealers’ recruitment teams. The survey revealed that 39% of respondents who had not previously thought about working in automotive, would consider it, if they were made aware of the opportunities available.

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NFDA 27/04/2022

“The proposal to reduce the frequency of MOT testing is ill-thought-out and unsafe”, said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), which represents franchised vehicle dealers in the UK.

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NFDA 14/04/2022

Today, 14 April 2022, the Government announced its continued support for NFDA’s Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) accreditation scheme until the end of the financial year in April 2023.  

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NFDA 05/04/2022

"New car sales fell in March as supply constraints continue to impact the market; underlying demand for new and used vehicles remains stable despite industry headwinds and external factors affecting confidence“, 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 passenger car registration figures.

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NFDA 07/03/2022

“It is encouraging that despite the challenges affecting our industry, franchised dealers show high levels of satisfaction around a number of key business areas, particularly current profit, margins on used cars and manufacturers’ finance programmes”,  said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) which represents franchised car and commercial vehicle dealers in the UK, commenting on the results of the NFDA Dealer Attitude Survey winter 2021/2022 published today, Monday 7 March 2022,.

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NFDA 04/03/2022

“Despite February’s decline, it is encouraging to see that the light van market remains above pre-pandemic levels”, said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), commenting on the latest SMMT's light commercial vehicle registration figures.

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NFDA 01/03/2022

New cars registered from today (1 March) onwards will display the new ‘22’ plate. The number plate system works as follows: the first two letters correspond to where the car is registered in the country, LA to LY for London, and MA to MY for Manchester, for example.

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NFDA 24/02/2022

Navendu Mishra MP has visited Lookers Skoda in Stockport as the NFDA Parliamentary Engagement Programme restarts to connect franchised dealers with their local MPs  

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NFDA 18/02/2022

Following previous discussions around MOT biennial testing, Northern Ireland's Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has published its findings from the Call for Evidence on the issue.

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NFDA 18/02/2022

NFDA’s Government backed Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) accreditation scheme has reached 300 approved dealers and announced the launch of a new “Aftersales Pilot Group”.

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NFDA 14/02/2022

During the National Apprenticeship Week (7-13 February), Drive My Career ran the fourth edition of its ‘Apprentice Takeover’ to raise awareness of the apprenticeship opportunities in the automotive industry. The celebration of apprentices reached hundreds of thousands of people; winners from Marshall Motor Group, JCT600 and TrustFord will get free tickets to the British Motor Show.

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NFDA 11/02/2022

The NFDA is delighted to announce that after two years of forced postponements, the NFDA Spring Ball is back. The event will take place on Saturday 2 April 2022 at the prestigious Grove Hotel Golf & Spa Resort in Hertfordshire.

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NFDA 08/02/2022

“It is encouraging to see that the used car market performed well in 2021 despite a challenging year; franchised dealers stood up during these times, enabling customers to have mobility through the sales of millions of used cars and ongoing servicing of all vehicles”, Sue Robinson, NFDA Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), commenting on the latest SMMT’s used car figures.  

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NFDA 07/02/2022

“It was disappointing to see light commercial registrations decline in January as the semiconductor shortage and rising inflation impacted sales, however, the market is expected to grow throughout 2022 with continued demand for home deliveries and the ongoing economic recovery”, said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), commenting on the latest SMMT's light commercial vehicle registration figures.

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NFDA 04/02/2022

“Despite the continued supply constraints, new car sales rose 27.5% in January as last year's market was heavily affected by the lockdown; positively, 85% of franchised dealers are optimistic about levels of consumer demand in 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 SMMT’s new passenger car registration figures.

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NFDA 06/01/2022

“It is extremely encouraging that registrations of light commercials rose both in December by 7.8% and throughout 2021, by a staggering 21.4%, despite the challenges that faced the sector last year”, said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA)

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NFDA 06/01/2022

“2021 was a roller coaster year for new car registrations with lockdowns affecting demand at the start and the global shipping crisis and semiconductor shortage impacting supply towards the end of the year, resulting in the overall market being 28.7% down from pre-pandemic levels”, said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the NFDA, which represents franchised car and commercial vehicle retailers in the UK commenting on the latest SMMT’s new passenger car registration figures.

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NFDA 16/12/2021

“It is extremely disappointing that the Government has chosen to reduce the availability of the plug-in grant as this move can derail the progress our sector has made in decarbonising transport, sends the wrong message to the consumers and will adversely impact less affluent motorists that are seeking a transition to a greener method of transport”

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NFDA 07/12/2021

“It is extremely positive that registrations of light commercials were up by 11.4% on the pre-pandemic average, marking the best November ever”, said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA).

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NFDA 07/12/2021

“As expected, despite the marginal increase on last year, the November new car market is below pre-pandemic levels as supply issues constrain new car registrations; however the strong increase in sales to private buyers shows consumers are confident”, said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the NFDA.

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NFDA 24/11/2021

The Government has provided essential clarity to the National Franchised Dealers Association Northern Ireland division (NFDA NI) regarding the VAT treatment of second-hand cars in Northern Ireland. 

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NFDA 12/11/2021

Drive My Career has published the results of its latest survey aiming to help dealers secure a higher job application intake, including an analysis of potentially misleading job titles.

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NFDA 10/11/2021

Today (10 November 2021) the Government has confirmed its pledge for all new HGVs to be zero emissions by 2040.

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NFDA 04/11/2021

“Considering the ongoing supply issues adversely affecting the market, light van registrations showed only a modest decline in October”, said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), which represents franchised car and commercial vehicle dealers in the UK, commenting on the latest SMMT’s light commercial vehicle registration figures.

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NFDA 04/11/2021

“Despite robust demand from consumers, sales of new cars fell in October due to the well documented supply-side constraints”, 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 passenger car registration figures.

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NFDA 27/10/2021

The National Franchised Dealers Association Northern Ireland division (NFDA NI) welcomes the Government’s commitment to reduce the tax burden on franchised vehicle dealers and to enhance electric charging infrastructure in Northern Ireland.

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NFDA 27/10/2021

The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), which represents franchised car and commercial vehicle dealers in the UK, reacts to the Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021.

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NFDA 26/10/2021

The EVA accreditation scheme was developed in 2019 by the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) to encourage retailers to enhance their expertise in the electric vehicle sector and support consumer confidence.

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NFDA 20/10/2021

Proposals to carry out MOT tests every two years in Northern Ireland were put forward in a consultation by the Department for Infrastructure earlier this year. The National Franchised Dealers Association Northern Ireland division (NFDA NI) has responded to the NI Governments Call for Evidence.

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NFDA 19/10/2021

The UK Government has published its Net Zero Strategy outlining how “the UK will deliver on its commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050”.

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NFDA 07/10/2021

Representatives from the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) have attended the Labour and Tory Party Conferences to highlight franchised dealers’ priorities to elected officials.

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NFDA 05/10/2021

“September’s decline in light van registrations is the result of the global shortage of semiconductors eventually hitting the market”, said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), which represents franchised car and commercial vehicle dealers in the UK, commenting on the latest SMMT’s light commercial vehicle registration figures.

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NFDA 05/10/2021

“New vehicle sales in the UK declined in September as a result of supply-side issues facing the sector and despite buoyant demand from consumers, as confirmed by 97.7% of surveyed franchised vehicle dealers whose stock was affected by the global microchip shortage”, 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 passenger car registration figures.

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NFDA 04/10/2021

“We urge the Government to recognise that current plans to increase the tax burdens, combined with the ongoing withdrawal of Covid-19 support measures, will add further pressure on businesses”, said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) which represents franchised car and commercial vehicle dealers in the UK. 

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NFDA 13/09/2021

“It is positive to see that dealers’ satisfaction levels with their manufacturers have improved across most business areas; as consumer confidence returns and the economic environment continues to recover, there are reasons to be optimistic about the months ahead”, said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) which represents franchised car and commercial vehicle dealers in the UK, commenting on the results of the NFDA Dealer Attitude Survey summer 2021 published today, Monday 13 March 2021.

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NFDA 06/09/2021

“August showed a surprising 6.1% increase in registrations of light commercial vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes, although there are concerns with the delay that may affect a proportion of vans due to supply issues”, said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) which represents franchised car and commercial vehicle dealers in the UK commenting on the latest SMMT’s light commercial vehicle registration figures.

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NFDA 06/09/2021

“The new car market saw a decline of-22% in August as supply constraints caused by the shortage of semiconductors continue to affect registrations”, said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) 

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NFDA 27/08/2021

NFDA’s employment initiative Drive My Career’s presence at the recent British Motor Show drew large numbers of young people interested in starting a career in the automotive industry.

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NFDA 25/08/2021

The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has published the latest edition of its ‘HR Survey’ exploring franchised dealers’ plans and views on a range of employment issues in automotive retail including their recruitment plans, employee engagement and performance review activities, and apprenticeships. The responses covered 1,115 dealerships and a total of 41,448 employees.

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NFDA 10/08/2021

“As anticipated, the used car market performed strongly in Q2 2021 as the nation unlocked and motorists had an increased need for personal mobility”, Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), commenting on the latest SMMT’s used car figures.

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NFDA 21/07/2021

“Although the sudden nature of the changes to the plug-in grants announced earlier this year was disappointing, it is encouraging to see that the Government is willing to maintain an open dialogue and work closely with NFDA and its dealer members along the transition to zero emission vehicles”, said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), which represents franchised car and commercial vehicle dealers in the UK.

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NFDA 14/07/2021

Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), representing franchised car and commercial vehicle dealers in the UK, comments on the Government’s Transport Decarbonisation Plan*.

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NFDA 05/07/2021

“Registrations of light commercials up to 3.5 tonnes increased by 14.4% in June compared to the same time last year despite ongoing supply constraints, however, the market remains below 2019’s levels”,  said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) which represents franchised commercial vehicle dealers in the UK, commenting on the latest SMMT’s light van market registration figures.

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NFDA 05/07/2021

“The 28.0% increase in new car sales in June builds on the continued strong momentum in auto retailing”, said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) which represents franchised car and commercial vehicle dealers in the UK, commenting on the latest SMMT’s new passenger car registration figures.

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NFDA 01/07/2021

From Thursday 1 July 2021, the level of Government contribution towards furloughed employees’ wages will have reduced to 70%.

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