The SMMT has called on Government to bring an end to the threat of a ‘no deal’ Brexit to restore consumer confidence following a 3.4% decline in new car registrations during March.
Drive My Career has run a campaign to raise awareness of careers for young people in the retail automotive industry on occasion of the National Apprentice Week which took place between 4 and 8 of March.
Honda UK managing director David Hodgetts has conceded that the closure of the brand’s Swindon manufacturing facility could impact the brand’s sales.
Seat UK was celebrating an improved performance in the NFDA Dealer Attitude survey as enthusiastically as the unveiling of its new El Born electric vehicle (EV) at the Geneva Motor Show 2019.
Motor industry groups have given a mixed response to yesterday’s report from the Financial Conduct Authority, which highlighted certain dealer reward structures in motor finance and a need for clarity about commission payments.
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has celebrated the successes of its ‘Drive My Career’ scheme to attract a new generation of automotive talent into the car retail sector.
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has questioned the findings of a global KPMG survey in which automotive executives suggested up to 50% of car dealerships could close by 2030.
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) and Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) have published new guidance to “help UK motorists choose their ideal car” following the introduction of new emissions test legislation.
Car dealers’ efforts to keep car buyers informed about plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and electric vehicles (EVs) have been boosted by The National Franchised Dealers Association’s (NFDA) publication of a new guide on the subject.
Volkswagen and Tesco have announced plans to create 2,400 new public electric vehicle (EV) charge points across the UK – with rapid or fast charging available at 600 stores by 2020.
Toyota emerged as a clear winner in the first Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealer Attitude Survey to be conducted by the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA).
The new Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) scheme from the National Franchised Dealers Association has been endorsed by the Government’s Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV).
The National Franchised Dealers Association will launch its new Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) scheme at Automotive Management Live 2018.
Industry bodies have responded to Budget 2018 measures announced yesterday by the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
The NFDA’s latest Consumer Attitude Survey has revealed that cost remains the biggest barrier to EV ownership amid concerns that the Government is preparing to announce cuts to the ULEV grant.
Groupe Renault has become the first vehicle manufacturer to join the NFDA’s Drive My Career initiative through its Renault and Dacia brands.
Citroen managing director Karl Howkins has conceded that the manufacturer “lost the dressing room” in light of an “absolutely horrendous” result on the NFDA Dealer Attitude Survey.
Kia Motors has pulled away from the car manufacturer pack to become the highest rated franchise among UK car dealers in the NFDA Dealer Attitude Survey Summer 2018 - reclaiming its title from a faltering Mercedes-Benz.
Bumper new car discounts prompted by the need for manufacturers and car dealers to sell-off stock ahead of the new WLTP fuel emissions legislation have been highlighted to consumers by What Car?
The Financial Conduct Authority has revealed that its GAP insurance sales legislation has led to an average fall in car dealers’ sales of between 16 and 23%.
