SEPTEMBER PLATE CHANGE FAILS TO LIFT NEW MOTORCYCLE MARKET, NMDA CALLS FOR GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION
NMDA 08/10/2024
“Despite September being a plate change, it failed to deliver the anticipated boost to the new motorcycle market. This marks the fourth consecutive month of decline, with total registrations down by -14.1% for the month” says Symon Cook, Head of National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA), commenting on the latest MCIA figures.
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MOTORCYCLE MARKET CONTRACTS FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE MONTH, NMDA CALLS FOR GOVERNMENT SUPPORT IN UPCOMING BUDGET
NMDA 24/09/2024
“August marks the third consecutive month of contraction in the motorcycle market, capping off a disappointing summer” says Symon Cook, Head of National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA), commenting on the latest MCIA figures.
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PRA responds to RAC comments on Potential Fuel Duty Rise in October Budget
PRA 29/08/2024
Responding to the RAC's comments regarding a potential fuel duty rise in the October budget, Gordon Balmer,
Executive Director of the Petrol Retailers Association (PRA), said:
"For background, the PRA has been transparent with the Government on this issue and has offered
to meet with the RAC, but this offer has not yet been accepted.
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POWERED TWO-WHEELER MARKET SEES SECOND CONSECUTIVE MONTH OF CONTRACTION, ELECTRIC CONTINUES TO LOSE GROUND
NMDA 08/08/2024
“With the General Election now concluded and the weather brightening up, it is disappointing to see the powered two-wheeler market record another downturn. July marks the second month of consecutive contraction in what is proving to be a rocky year for the sector” says Symon Cook, Head of National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA), commenting on the latest MCIA figures.
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Results of NMDA’s Dealer Attitude Survey, Spring 2024 edition
NMDA 05/08/2024
The National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) represents franchised motorcycle retailers in the UK. The sector serves the UK’s 1.4 million riders, accounting for approximately 5,000 per constituency.
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Car Wash Association applauds Government’s action on illegal workers
PRA 22/07/2024
“In a modern society, there is no place for modern slavery. We welcome the Government's initiative to target businesses employing illegal workers in car washes. However, it is disappointing that it has taken so long to address this well-documented issue.” said Gordon Balmer, Executive Director of the Car Wash Association (CWA).
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