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The retail fuel market remains extremely competitive. The costs of running petrol stations rose all year, with electricity up 19%, vastly reduced margins from fuel cards, increased national insurance and wage inflation. Read the @RMI_PRA press release: https://t.co/vySp6yPotV

7 January

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The latest figures showed 2021’s new car registrations were 1.0% above 2020’s sales but remained below pre-pandemic levels by 28.7%; a total of 1.65 million units were registered. See the full @RMI_NFDA press release: https://t.co/hNKr5S8VDG

7 January

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From all the Associations here at the RMI, we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🚗 @RMI_NFDA 🔧 @RMI_IGA ⛽️ @RMI_PRA 🧑‍🔧@NBRA_ORG 🛵 @NmdaUk 🤝 @NAMA_Auctions 🚛 @VBRACommercial

25 December

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PRA COMMENTS ON NET ZERO BY 2030 REPORT FROM MAYOR OF LONDON

PRA 19/01/2022

“While there is a need to reduce tailpipe emissions, especially in cities, local mayors should be mindful that any extra charges will significantly impact low income households who are already struggling with high energy costs”, said Gordon Balmer Executive Director of the Petrol Retailers Association (PRA), commenting on a new net-zero by 2030 report commissioned by the Mayor of London and released today.

MOTORCYCLE SALES GROW IN CHALLENGING 2021

NMDA 11/01/2022

“With 2021 plagued by covid related lockdowns, staffing issues and restricted supply, we should nonetheless enter 2022 with optimism after a 9.3% increase in Power Two Wheeler (PTW) registrations compared to 2020”, said Paddy O’Connell, Head of National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) which represents PTW dealers in the UK, commenting on the latest MCIA statistics.

2021 MARKS SURPRISINGLY GOOD YEAR FOR LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS

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)

NMDA COMMENTS ON PTW REGISTRATION FIGURES

NMDA 22/12/2021

“Despite Covid’s best efforts to scupper another full year of trading for motorcycle dealers, November’s registration figures (up 21.9% year on year) and subsequent 2021 year to date figures (up 12.1%) show a continued demand for Power Two Wheelers (PTWs) and consumer confidence in the sector” comments Paddy O’Connell, Head of NMDA.

NMDA COMMENTS ON PTW REGISTRATION FIGURES

NMDA 16/12/2021

NMDA COMMENTS ON STUDY SHOWING POWERED LIGHT VEHICLES CAN SUPPORT DECARBONISATION GOALS

NMDA 08/12/2021

“Whilst consultations with Government are still taking place, the data provided by Zemo Partnership is a positive step to remind decision makers that our industry is already providing low net emission vehicles for both leisure and business use”, says Paddy O’Connell, Head of National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) which represents PTW dealers in the UK.

NMDA Dealer Attitude Survey indicates steady improvement in PTW dealers' satisfaction levels

NMDA 07/12/2021

“NMDA is pleased to see a steady improvement in PTW dealers’ satisfaction levels with many important aspects of the business relationship with their manufacturers”, said Paddy O’Connell, Head of the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) commenting on the results of the latest NMDA Autumn 2021 Dealer Attitude Survey (DAS

NFDA comments on Government's pledge for zero emissions HGV's by 2040

NFDA 10/11/2021

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

Van registrations show resilience considering component shortages

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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