Newsletter
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Issue 25 - 22nd June 2018
Welcome note from Sue Robinson
There has been much uncertainty surrounding the issue of the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) which is a new global regulation (test) for measuring the level of air pollutants, CO2 emissions and energy consumption in light duty vehicles – cars and vans. We are planning to run a workshop for all NFDA members in mid-July in the Midlands and will invite keynote speakers from the industry to discuss...
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22nd June 2018
AUCTION MARKET REMAINS STABLE IN MAY
The National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) has published its monthly car auction data report this week for May 2018. The report shows that overall in May: First time conversion rates...
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22nd June 2018
NFDA REGIONAL DEALER FORUM ROUND-UP
We have now finished our quarterly round of NFDA regional dealer forums. The forums are held in Cobham, Bristol, Northampton, York and Warrington. Members who attend the forums find them vitally...
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22nd June 2018
MILS Case Study: Car Washes
Over the past few years there has been a boom in the car wash and valeting industry. However as with any industry the calibre of those offering services can be inconsistent. At their best these...
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22nd June 2018
Cox Automotive Market Overview – May 2018
Retail Dealers are better managing their diesel stock to meet consumer demand following negative headlines over emissions. There is now a balance between petrol and diesel listed vehicles, with...
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22nd June 2018
Auto Trader’s fastest selling used car: Micra rockets off...
2017 Nissan Micra petrol automatic was on average the UK’s fastest selling used car in May – taking an average of 17 days to sellPetrol dominate the list as the UK’s most popular used fuel type, but...
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22nd June 2018
Autocar Great British Women in the Car Industry
Autocar’s 100 most influential British women in the car industry were revealed on Wednesday 20 June. Linda Jackson Citroen Global CEO, earned the top accolade. NFDA Director Sue Robinson was amongst...
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22nd June 2018
AM100
Franchised dealer leaders gathered in London’s Mayfair this week for the AM100, the annual listing of the UK’s largest motor retailers. In front of around 350 dealer, manufacturer and supplier...
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22nd June 2018
LIGHTING UP VEHICLE CHARGING
Lampposts could be the answer to electric vehicle charging, thanks to help from researchers at WMG, University of Warwick in bringing a new brand of charging points to market – some of which are...
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