Newsletter
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Issue 21 - 28th May 2021
Welcome note from Sue Robinson
Dear Colleague, This week we held a well-attended “Better Regulations” working group to continue to look closely at the changes in automotive retail and the forthcoming challenges for dealers. The discussions held by the group allow us to set the direction of our lobbying activities to best represent our members over the coming months. We will keep you updated. A recent poll by What Car? indicated the majority of consumers...
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28th May 2021
NFDA announces “Strategic EV Forum” in conjunction with the...
NFDA members are invited to join a new, national Strategic EV Forum taking place in Warwick on 22 July 2021. Key players in the EV arena including MHA, eSmart networks, rightcharge and EV Network...
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28th May 2021
NFDA WELCOMES WHAT CAR?’s FINDINGS ON FRANCHISED DEALERS’...
The latest insights from What Car? revealed consumers see franchised dealers as the most trustworthy place to buy their next used car. What Car? has run a poll of 1,571 used in-market buyers to find...
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28th May 2021
MILS CASE STUDY: EAT: minimum amount of work not a...
In Nursing and Midwifery Council v Somerville, the Claimant was a panel member chair of the NMC’s fitness to practice committee. He brought a claim to the Employment Tribunal arguing that he was a...
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28th May 2021
HMRC publishes updated Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs)
HMRC has published new Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs) effective from Tuesday 1 June for company car drivers claiming back fuel costs from their employer. As Fleet News reports, there are changes to...
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28th May 2021
RMI Academy of Automotive Skills opens new site in Lincoln
The RMI Academy of Automotive Skills is opening a new training facility in Lincoln to broaden the reach of its high-quality automotive training. The new site joins three existing locations in...
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28th May 2021
UK car production rebounds in April
UK car production rose significantly, but “artificially” highlighted SMMT, according to the body’s latest figures released this week. Britain made 68,306 cars compared to just 197 a year ago when...
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28th May 2021
VAT liability of charging of electric vehicles
Please find below a summary of HMRC’s latest policy announcement regarding the VAT treatment of charging of electric vehicles. The update clarifies that the standard rate of VAT applies to supplies...
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28th May 2021
NFDA MONTHLY TRUCK NEWSLETTER NOW PUBLISHED
The latest monthly newsletter for NFDA’s CV Division has been published; latest truck figures featured Highlights: Q1 HGV registration figures Van registration data: NFDA comment DVLA Update on...
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28th May 2021
NFDA Members in the News
Acquisitions, improved profit forecast, opening of new dealerships...a number of NFDA members featured in the news this week Lookers' ‘strong trading momentum’ prompts improved profit forecast...
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28th May 2021
Weekly Industry News Digest
Health check: Demand for used cars is soaring. Here's why - Autocar The desire to avoid public transport combined and a widespread effort to save money in this economically uncertain time are driving...
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