Newsletter
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Issue 2 - 10th January 2020
Welcome note from Sue Robinson
Dear Colleague, The new car market grew by 3.4% in December but was down overall by -2.4% in 2019. Positively, alternative fuel vehicles continued their upward trend with a significant increase in the pure EV segment. Sales of light commercial vehicles rose by 7.8% in December and closed the year with an increase of 2.4% from 2018. Please find more details in the news and download the figures here. We...
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10th January 2020
NEW CAR MARKET GROWS IN DECEMBER BUT DECLINES IN 2019
The new car market saw a -2.4% overall decline in 2019 as a result of the continued, prolonged political uncertainty and a number of challenges affecting the automotive sector, namely supply...
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10th January 2020
LCV DEMAND GROWS 7.8% IN DECEMBER
Registrations of light commercial vehicle increased by 7.8% this December according to the latest SMMT’s light commercial vehicle registration figures.This is an encouraging performance especially...
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10th January 2020
MILES CASE STUDY: Be Aware 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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10th January 2020
TV PRESENTER MARK DURDEN-SMITH CONFIRMED HOST OF NFDA BALL!
The NFDA Ball has been postponed due to the Coronavirus – NEW DATE TO BE CONFIRMED With his sharply entertaining and spontaneous style, TV presenter Mark Durden-Smith, has been confirmed as the host...
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10th January 2020
BOE Agents' summary of business conditions - 2019 Q4
The Bank of England regularly publishes a summary of reports compiled by their twelve regional Agents following discussions with at least 700 businesses across the UK every reporting period....
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10th January 2020
RETAIL SALES DECLINE BRC’S FIGURES SHOW
Retail sales fell according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC). BRC said total sales fell 0.1%, marking the first annual sales decline since 1995. Sales in November and December were particularly...
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10th January 2020
NFDA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
Cambria ‘well positioned for 2020’ despite 9.4% new car sales dip Cambria Automobiles has reported that it is “well positioned for 2020” despite suffering a 9.4% decline in new car sales in the first...
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As December is always a low volume month as the weather closes in it was not surprising to see all brands record low registration. According to the latest MCIA figures, 4,995 new motorcycles were...
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