Newsletter
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Issue 45 - 23rd November 2018
Welcome note from Sue Robinson
Dear Colleague, NFDA has now launched the pilot phase of the Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) scheme. EVA is a set of standards for retailers, developed by NFDA and endorsed by the Government’s Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) and the Energy Saving Trust (EST) who will certify retailers in the EV sector. The slots for the free pilot phase will be allocated to ensure a fair geographical representation of the...
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23rd November 2018
NFDA’S ELECTRIC VEHICLE APPROVED (EVA) PILOT SCHEME...
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) scheme is a set of standards for retail and aftersales, developed by NFDA and endorsed by the Government’s Office...
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23rd November 2018
New MOT standards improving our air quality
The number of cars failing emissions tests has more than doubled since the new MOT introduced stricter emission rules on 20 May 2018, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) shows. Following...
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23rd November 2018
Investigations and unfair dismissal
A key element in any fair dismissal of an employee with over 2 years’ service is that the employer must follow a fair procedure and conduct a reasonable investigation into any allegations, especially...
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23rd November 2018
WHAT CAR? INSIGHT
Welcome to the tenth edition of the What Car? Insight publication, which takes a monthly look at the industry through the eyes of senior figures in our sector, and through the What Car’s own analysis...
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23rd November 2018
Cox Automotive Market Overview, October 2018
Retail Consumer demand for used cars remained steady throughout October, with average days in stock down -3% month-on-month, and level year-on-year, at 37 days Franchise dealers saw average days in...
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23rd November 2018
Motor Trader Interview: Robert Forrester, CEO Vertu Motors
Vertu Motors saw profits come under pressure in the first half with WLTP supply restrictions beginning to bite. The group saw adjusted pre-tax profits decline 13.4% to £18.1m compared to £20.9m in...
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23rd November 2018
Auto Trader PLC: Update on joint venture with Cox...
Auto Trader Group plc announced on Wednesday that it has received clearance from the Competition and Markets Authority in respect of its joint venture with Cox Automotive UK Limited. The...
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23rd November 2018
ACEA Newsletter, November 2018
The latest European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) newsletter for November has been published. It features: Further improving road safety requires the EU to focus on the most...
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