Newsletter
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Issue 26 - 05th July 2019
Welcome note from Sue Robinson
Dear Colleague, New passenger car registrations declined by -4.9% in June as uncertainty continues to affect buyers. Although sales of alternative fuel vehicles decreased, battery electric vehicles rose by 61.7% despite significant supply challenges. Positively, the new van market continued to grow, up by 13.5% in June driven by demand for vans under 2 tonnes and between 2.5 and 3.5 tonnes. Please find more information below. The Alliance of European...
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05th July 2019
NFDA AND EUROPEAN COUNTERPARTS FORM DEALERS’ ALLIANCE
The Alliance of European Car Dealers and Repairers (AECDR) has been formed to represent the interests of European car dealers and repairers at European level. The founders of the alliance have...
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05th July 2019
NEW CAR MARKET DECLINES IN JUNE
Sales of new cars declined by -4.9% in June as lack of clarity on a number of Government policies, including the current Brexit situation, is affecting not only private buyers but also businesses....
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05th July 2019
DOUBLE-DIGIT GROWTH FOR NEW VANS
In June, sales of new light vans recorded a double digit growth, which marked six months of consecutive growth in 2019 according to the latest SMMT’s light commercial vehicle registration...
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05th July 2019
MILS CASE STUDY: Employing Apprentices
Many employers recruit apprentices to enable them to avoid skill shortages in traditionally skilled occupations. Apprenticeships are common within the motor industry and can be very beneficial for...
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05th July 2019
FRANCHISED DEALERS KEY TO EV UPTAKE, NFDA SPEAKS AT REA...
The role franchised dealers play in the shift to electric vehicles was the main theme discussed by Stephen Latham, Head of Operations at the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) at the...
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05th July 2019
EURO 6 VANS REMAIN STRONG AT AUCTIONS
NAMA members are expecting the Euro 6 van market to remain strong as Government clean air policies encourage businesses to take up Euro 6 vans according to the latest NAMA’s market attitude survey....
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05th July 2019
AM & NFDA bring you AM Live 2019
The UK’s leading event for motor retailers will be taking place on 7 November 2019 at the NEC, Birmingham Automotive Management LIVE enables visitors to connect with the full range of suppliers to...
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05th July 2019
Bristol and Sheffield consult on Clean Air Zones
Sheffield and Bristol City Councils have launched a consultation on their clean air plans, with both councils considering a Clean Air Zone (CAZ) covering all vehicles except private cars. High...
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05th July 2019
EVENTS
NFDA REGIONAL MEETINGS The key issues we discuss at our regional meetings include dealer/manufacturer relationships, new and used vehicle markets, finance and insurance issues, HR and employment,...
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