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Collapse of Rapid Charging Fund is “disappointing” says NFDA

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“It is disappointing to see the failure of the Rapid Charging Fund, as a robust charging infrastructure is essential to support the growing number of EV drivers. Franchised dealers play a key role in guiding consumers through the EV buying journey, but without sufficient charging points, many drivers remain hesitant to make the switch. The government must work closely with industry to ensure that future initiatives are practical, commercially viable, and meet the needs of both motorists and businesses,” said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), commenting on recent reports concerning the government’s EV charging strategy.

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  1. NFDA welcomes EV charging infrastructure investment
  2. Government Support for Phase-Out Dates: NFDA Members’ Survey Highlights Urgent Need
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  4. Price, access to charging, range the barriers to electric vehicle purchases – survey
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US tariffs pose ‘significant risks’ to UK automotive sector – NFDA

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The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) says the US trade tariffs of 10 per cent introduced on all UK imports to the USA, and 25 per cent on cars entering the US market pose “significant risks to the sector and the global economy as a whole.” The association appealed for the UK government to offer increased support to the sector as a result of the earthquake in global trade and its particularly severe implications for the automotive sector.

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  1. April car registrations down across Europe
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  3. EU CV registrations rise 6 per cent in May
  4. Still room for car dealership haggling, argues NFDA
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NFDA delivers evidence to Supreme Court in motor finance commission appeal

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The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) presented robust evidence to the Supreme Court, in the appeal against the decision on motor finance commission in Johnson v FirstRand Bank Limited, Wrench v FirstRand Bank Limited and Hopcraft v Close Brothers.

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  1. Slight July car registrations increase gives reason to be cautious
  2. NFDA ‘disappointed’ by mileage fraud consultation response
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NFDA chief executive Sue Robinson wins IMI Sue Brownson Award

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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  1. Still room for car dealership haggling, argues NFDA
  2. April car registrations down across Europe
  3. NFDA Dealer Attitude Survey shows improving satisfaction levels
  4. Government Support for Phase-Out Dates: NFDA Members’ Survey Highlights Urgent Need
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NFDA 2025 outlook survey: dealers urge more government support amid pessimistic market outlook

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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  1. NFDA Winter 2017 Dealer Attitude Survey shows little change
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  3. Dealers optimistic about demand despite current new car issues – NFDA
  4. NFDA Outlook Survey highlights need for more Government support
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UK new van market grew 3% in 2024, but electric share struggled

In 2024, a total of 351,834 new LCVs were registered on the road this year, an increase of 3.0 per cent from 341,455 units in 2023, though electric van sales undercut total market demand. “December marked a disappointing conclusion to the year for new LCV registrations, as dealers and manufacturers worked to close the gap and meet the ZEV target for 2024” 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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  1. UK van market continues to grow in August
  2. UK new van market shrinks -86.2 per cent in April
  3. May van registration figures ‘clear indicator’ of growing economic confidence
  4. September van registrations improve, but YTD market -20% on 2021
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New car market falls in October, but EV sales rise

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Sales figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that the UK new car market fell for the second time this year in October, down by -6.0 per cent to 144,288 new registrations. Declines were recorded across all buyer types, with fleets falling for the second time this year, down -1.7 per cent, and the low-volume business market declining -12.8 per cent. Private purchases continued their two-year long wane, down -11.8 per cent, meaning fewer than four in 10 (38.8 per cent) of new cars registered in the first 10 months have gone directly to private buyers.

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  1. Dealers optimistic about demand despite current new car issues – NFDA
  2. Best year since 2019 in UK for new car sales
  3. New car sales – best March performance for five years
  4. Buoyant new car sales in June as SMMT calls for VAT cut on public charging
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July marks two straight years of growth for UK new car market

The UK new car market rose by 2.5 per cent in July, delivering two years of consecutive growth, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). With 147,517 new cars reaching the road, it was the best performance for July since 2020, when a re-opening of dealerships following four months of lockdown saw a surge in deliveries to fulfil demand pent-up demand.

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  1. New car demand falls in April as plug-in hybrids take a hit
  2. New car market hits ‘million motors’ milestone at half year
  3. October car sales push yearly figure past two million
  4. UK car registrations hit ‘21st century high’ in March
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Financial Conduct Authority delays motor finance complaints investigation

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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will set out next steps into its review of discretionary commission arrangements (DCAs) in May 2025, rather than in September 2024 as initially set out. A pause on complaint handling in relation to DCAs will also be extended until 4 December 2025. The FCA said it would set out its proposed next steps sooner, if possible.

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  1. NFDA Roadshow covers wide range of subjects
  2. Car dealers urged to ensure GAP insurance rules compliance
  3. High levels of satisfaction in aftersales, NFDA Consumer Attitude Survey reveals
  4. UK Q2 used car sales fall sharply from “artificially inflated” 2021 figures
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EU new car market rebounds to growth in June

“June marks a return to growth for new car registrations in the EU. However, it is important to note that the first half of 2024 experienced fluctuations, with consecutive growth occurring only in the first two months of the year,” said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), commenting on the latest European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) April figures.

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  1. EU car sales rise by 10.1% in February, electric market share holds at 12%
  2. Dealers optimistic about demand despite current new car issues – NFDA
  3. Best year since 2019 in UK for new car sales
  4. New car sales – best March performance for five years
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Stimulating growth, electric vehicle infrastructure and addressing the skills shortage

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Shortly after the UK Labour Party completed its landslide victory in the General Election, ushering in the first major change of the UK government’s leading party in 14 years, associations from the country’s automotive value chain detailed what challenges await the new prime minister Keir Starmer and his incoming administration over the next five years.

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New car market hits ‘million motors’ milestone at half year

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The UK new car market has hit the half year million motors mark for the first time in five years, after new car registrations rose in June by a modest 1.1 per cent to reach 179,263 units, according to new figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). As a result, so far in 2024, 1,006,763 new cars have been registered, up 6.0 per cent on the previous year but still down -20.7 per cent on 2019.

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  1. New car demand falls in April as plug-in hybrids take a hit
  2. Steady growth in May car registrations
  3. Slower August for UK new car market – registrations drop 6.4 per cent
  4. Latest new car registrations: ‘best November for four years’
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5-year high for Q1 used car market with electric seeing new record market share

The SMMT revealed that the UK’s used car market has grown by 6.5 per cent in the first quarter of 2024, with 1,967,923 transactions occurring through January, February, and March. The increase marks 16 months of successive growth and the strongest start to a year since pre-pandemic 2019. “The first quarter of 2024 has seen a period of remarkable growth in the used car market with a 6.5 per cent increase, marking the best start to a year since 2019”, said Sue Robinson, chief executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA).

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  3. August car sales up 23 per cent – electric cars account for one in twelve sales
  4. January rise in UK new car sales marks 6th consecutive month of growth
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NFDA urges Government rethink into EV price incentives

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Sue Robinson, chief executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), which represents franchised car and commercial vehicle retailers in the UK, urged the Government to rethink price incentives.

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NFDA-NI disappointed following introduction of one-year MOT temporary exemption certificates

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Northern Ireland’s infrastructure minister John O’Dowd has announced the introduction of one-year temporary exemption certificates (TECs) to some private cars. The TECs will apply to private cars first registered between 1 June 2019 and 31 May 2020 or between 1 June 2017 and 31 May 2018, which have a valid MOT certificate issued by the Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA). TECs will come into effect from 1 June 2024 and will be automatically processed by the DVA. The Minister also confirmed that he will consider launching a public consultation on Biennial MOT testing. Sue Robinson, chief executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), expressed the organisation’s disappointment with the decision.

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