Newsletter
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Issue 1 - 08th January 2021
Welcome note from Sue Robinson
Dear Colleague, The latest new car registration figures showed a decline in the market of -29.4% in 2020, which was unsurprising given the challenges we faced, particularly the closure of physical businesses at various stages. Positively, the EV market continued to grow. The light van market saw a marginal decline in December and finished the year with a decline of -20%. Please find more information in the news. Following the...
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08th January 2021
NEW CAR SALES DECLINE IN 2020 BUT DEALERS SHOW RESILIENCE
Given the significant and unexpected challenges that faced the automotive sector and the whole economy in 2020, particularly the pandemic and the uncertainty surrounding Brexit, it is unsurprising...
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08th January 2021
VAN MARKET SEES SMALL DECLINE IN DECEMBER, DOWN 20% IN 2020
The light van market up to 3.5 tonnes saw a small -1.0% decline in December, according to the latest SMMT’s light commercial vehicle registration figures.December is always a turbulent month for LCV...
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08th January 2021
Coronavirus UPDATE: English Lockdown
With the announcement of a lockdown in England from 06 January the English Government has produced clear guidance on the current lockdown which can be found at :...
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08th January 2021
Coronavirus UPDATE: Scotland
With the announcement of a lockdown in Scotland from 05 January the Scottish Government has produced clear guidance on the current lockdown which can be found at...
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08th January 2021
Coronavirus: updated DVSA MOT centre and tester guidance
DVSA has updated the guidance for MOT managers and testers on providing MOT tests during coronavirus (COVID-19). Rules on opening You can continue to provide MOT tests in all parts of Great Britain....
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Throughout 2020, motorcycle dealers showed spectacular resilience, keeping the bulk of their businesses open for servicing, ‘click & collect’ and deliveries to customers; we know our sector is...
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08th January 2021
Financial Support for businesses following new lockdown...
This week, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak confirmed that businesses will be able to access one-off “top-up” grants worth up to £9,000 per property, to support businesses through to the...
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08th January 2021
ONLINE AUCTIONS TO ‘STAY STRONG’ DURING LOCKDOWN
Motor auctions are confident online sales will continue to offset the closure of physical premises during the lockdown.Motor auctions members of the National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) have...
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08th January 2021
AM LIVE VIRTUAL: 2 WEEKS TO GO!
Brought to you by AM and NFDA, the UK’s leading event for motor retailers is only two weeks away.We are excited to bring you 2 full days of insightful, engaging content that Automotive Management...
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08th January 2021
Weekly News Digest
COVID-impacted UK car market suffered 29.4% decline in 2020 – AM Online The UK’s franchised car retailers have been praised for their ability to adapt and meet the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic...
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