Newsletter
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Issue 40 - 11th October 2019
Welcome note from Sue Robinson
Dear Colleague, On Thursday, speaking at the RMI Annual Dinner, RMI Chairman Peter Johnson urged the Government to agree a Brexit deal with the EU to minimise disruption. The additional guest speaker, impressionist Rory Bremner, entertained the audience with a sharp and satirical performance. A reminder – our Brexit helpdesk is there to support you, please email brexit@rmif.co.uk if you have any Brexit related question. Additionally, we will soon launch...
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11th October 2019
HELPING ELECTRIC DRIVERS KNOW HOW FAR THEY CAN REALLY GO
Today’s electric cars with the longest range can travel over 250 miles on a single charge. Yet for many potential buyers, a perceived lack of range is still a major barrier to going electric. To help...
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11th October 2019
RMI CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE CLARITY ON FUTURE TRADE...
The 106th Retail Motor Industry Federation annual dinner took place at the London InterContinental on Thursday 10 October 2019 before an audience of key stakeholders of the automotive industry,...
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11th October 2019
MILS CASE STUDY: Improper Behaviour
Improper Behaviour under Section 111A of the Employment Rights Act 1996 RMIF members may be aware of this section of the Employment Rights Act 1996. It was introduced several years ago and in essence...
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11th October 2019
BREXIT BUSINESS READINESS EVENTS
The United Kingdom will leave the European Union on the 31 October 2019 and businesses will need to take action to get ready. The Government has launched a series of Brexit Readiness Events to help...
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11th October 2019
FIRST NFDA EV MARKETPLACE SEMINAR – SECURE YOUR PLACE!
The first NFDA EV Marketplace Seminar will take place on 3 December 2019 at the Warwick Hilton. Keynote speakers will walk dealers through the electric vehicle landscape and analyse current...
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11th October 2019
FRAUD ALERT FOR DEALERS IN THE MIDLANDS
NFDA has been made aware that West Midlands Police are currently reviewing multiple reports of Card Not Present frauds relating to the purchase of vehicles over the telephone using lost and/or stolen...
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11th October 2019
USED CAR CONVERSION RATES SET TO STRENGTHEN IN OCTOBER...
All respondents to this month’s National Association of Motor Auction (NAMA) market attitude survey are expecting conversion rates to increase or remain stable in October. Conversion rates improved...
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11th October 2019
What Car Insight October 2019
The What Car? Insight report takes a monthly look at the industry through the eyes of senior figures in the automotive sector, and through What Car?’s analysis of their website’s data.This month's...
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