The NFDA said it has been in “production discussions” with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on new Block Exemption guidelines.
Car dealers are arguing that their showrooms should stay open during the new lockdown announced by the UK Government at the weekend.
The National Franchised Dealers Association has given its backing to Automotive Management Live Virtual, a fully interactive online version of the event we normally hold at Birmingham’s NEC every autumn.
Job stability has been cited as the overwhelming factor for young recruits considering joining the automotive industry, according to Drive My Career.
The new car market fell by 5.8% in August, but private demand remained steady to absorb the majority of losses that came from business and fleet registrations.
Nearly 60% of dealers have seen sales conversions increase post-lockdown and footfall as increased by 25%, according to the NFDA.
The UK’s used car market has started to show signs of a slow down as volumes dropped by 2.8% in Q2 this year to 2.03 million.
The second edition of the NFDA Electric Vehicle Dealer Attitude Survey has shown that Toyota “topped every question” due to EV commitment over the next two years.
Jardine Motors Group HR director Clare Martin, NFDA director Sue Robinson and JCT600 brand director Beryl Carney are among the six finalists in the UK automotive industry's inaugural Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award.
A joint NFDA and ICDP study into potential effects of Brexit suggests it could give scope to legislation improving the rights of franchisees under threat.
New car registrations fell 19.8% to 152,076 units in April, blamed on the Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) changes, but year-to-date performance still at record levels.
The UK new car market achieved a 12-year high in January, with a 2.9% uplift in registrations. Private registrations were up 5%.
A call for a change in the law governing the Bills of Sale – or logbook loans – has been welcomed as good news for dealers.
Mercedes- Benz has received the highest score from dealers questioned on value of the franchises they hold. Citroen was voted the worst performing franchise.
The UK new car market achieved modest growth in August, as registrations rose 3.3% against the same month last year.
A Brexit poll of members of the National Franchised Dealers Association in May led to mixed results, which were not published.
Registrations of ultra-low emission vehicles increased 31% year-on-year in the first quarter of the year.
Dealers have expressed their concerns that the new National Living Wage will mean enforcing pay and benefits cuts.
A 2.5% fall in private new car registrations in April has been offset by increased activity in the fleet and business markets.
Emission levels are the least important factor for choosing a car for the majority of buyers.
