Local MP opens new RMI Academy of Automotive Skills Lincoln site
RMI 27/09/2021
Today, local MP Karl McCartney officially opened the fourth RMI Academy of Automotive Skills training site in Lincoln.
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NMDA meets with Department for Transport (DfT) to discuss e-scooters
NMDA 21/09/2021
“Following a recent letter to Rachel Maclean MP, it was encouraging to meet with the Minister and Government officials to discuss the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) members’ position regarding e-scooter trials and their future regulation” said Paddy O’Connell, Head of NMDA.
NAMA AGM raises £30,000 for Action for A-T
NAMA 19/09/2021
The National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) held its annual AGM on the Saturday 18 September in Windsor.
Brian Madderson retires from PRA and CWA
PRA 17/09/2021
The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) would like to announce that following 12 years of service, Brian Madderson is retiring from his position as Chairman of the Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) and Car Wash Association (CWA) on 31 December 2021.
Business relationship between dealers and manufacturers improves
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.
NBRA Greener Bodyshop Awards Winners Announced
NBRA 10/09/2021
The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) is delighted to announce the winners of this year’s Greener Bodyshop Awards
Motorcycle registrations continue upward trend in August
NMDA 08/09/2021
“In what is typically a low volume month due to customers opting to wait until September to obtain the latest registration plate on their new machine, Power Two Wheelers (PTWs) continued their upward trend with 8,607 registrations in August. Whilst the market was still down -5.3% compared to August 2020, the figure still represents a 24% growth over what would be considered a normal year, in 2019”, said Paddy O’Connell, Head of the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) which represents PTW dealers in the UK, commenting on the latest MCIA’s figures.
PRA comments on PM's decision to raise National Insurance
PRA 08/09/2021
Gordon Balmer, Executive Director of the Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) comments on the Prime Ministers decision to raise National Insurance contributions.
New car sales decline in August as supply issues continue to affect the market
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)