Press Releases

National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has responded to reports that Prime Minister Keir Starmer is considering changes to the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate, with media reports suggesting the Government could reduce future electric vehicle sales targets following concerns raised by industry and trade unions.

SERMI Now Live: A Momentous Day for Independent Garages

IGA 01/04/2026

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) today confirms that the SERMI scheme is now officially live in the UK, marking a defining moment for the independent garage sector.

Fuel duty hike must be scrapped as Treasury sees £20m daily windfall, says PRA

PRA 31/03/2026

The Treasury is making about £20m a day in extra revenue from levies and taxes linked to the price of oil and gas.

NFDA Responds to FCA’s Motor Finance Redress Scheme

NFDA 30/03/2026

The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) acknowledges the Financial Conduct Authority’s rules for the motor finance redress scheme, announced after market close on 30 March 2026.

RETAILERS CALL ON CHANCELLOR TO MATCH EIRE PETROL PRICE CUTS

PRA 25/03/2026

Gordon Balmer, Executive Director of the Petrol Retailers Association will provide evidence to the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee this afternoon in Portcullis House.

Approved Repairers and SERMI: Making Vehicle Access Simple

IGA 20/03/2026

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is helping independent garages navigate the SERMI scheme ahead of its UK launch on the 1st April. SERMI provides a secure and recognised route to access vehicle security-related information, ensuring independent garages can work on modern vehicles safely and efficiently.

Strong start to 2026 reflects improving confidence in the motorcycle market

NMDA 10/03/2026

“It is encouraging to see the motorcycle market showing signs of recovery in the first two months of 2026,” said Symon Cook, Head of the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA), in response to the latest L-Category vehicle registration figures released by the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA).

Petrol Retailers Association Responds to Rising Wholesale Fuel Costs

PRA 03/03/2026

Commenting on increasing wholesale prices of petrol and diesel, Gordon Balmer, Executive Director of the Petrol Retailers Association, said:

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.