Newsletter
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Issue 17 - 24th April 2020
Welcome note from Sue Robinson
Dear Colleague, Following recent articles concerning comments attributed to the Government’s Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) in connection with online sales and deliveries, we have spoken to a senior official in BEIS for clarification. BEIS has confirmed that no official statement has been released by BEIS on this and their position has not changed from earlier guidance. Please find more details in the news. Earlier this week...
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24th April 2020
BEIS clarifies position on online sales and deliveries to...
Following recent articles concerning comments attributed to BEIS in connection with remote (online) sales and deliveries by certain media publications, the NFDA has spoken to a senior official in...
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24th April 2020
Unaccompanied Vehicle Demonstrations on Trade Plates
As dealerships plan a gradual return following the lockdown, we still anticipate we will be required to operate the 2-metre social distancing between customers and staff. While this can be organised...
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24th April 2020
DVLA Digital Services Available
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic DVLA has a very limited number of staff on-site who are focusing on applications from those who are directly involved in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In...
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24th April 2020
FCA extends some regulatory returns up to 30 June
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has extended the submission deadlines for a number of regulatory returns. The extension applies for submissions that are due up to and including 30 June 2020....
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24th April 2020
FCA confirms support measures for motor finance customers
The FCA has confirmed the package of measures outlined last week to support consumer credit customers facing payment difficulties due to coronavirus (Covid-19). The FCA has confirmed the following...
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24th April 2020
NFDA COVID-19 DEALER SUPPORT PACKAGE
The Covid-19 Coronavirus emergency is presenting a number of challenges for automotive retailers. NFDA is working harder than ever to support its members and our helpline and email support are...
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24th April 2020
Ben’s Coronavirus Help - Stress
Ben is the charity supporting the automotive industry and its people. On Ben’s website you can find information on how they can help and tips and advice for specific areas of your health and...
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24th April 2020
WEEKLY NEWS DIGEST
Pendragon appoints former Mercedes USA president and CEO Dietmar Exler – AM Online Pendragon has appointed former Mercedes-Benz USA president and chief executive Dietmar Exler as a non-executive...
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24th April 2020
GUIDELINES FOR GERMAN DEALERSHIPS OPENING
As you may know, dealerships in Germany opened on Monday 20 April, with the exception of those in Bavaria which will open next Monday 27 April 2020. The German Federation for Motor Trades and...
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