Newsletter
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Issue 22 - 04th June 2021
Welcome note from Sue Robinson
Dear Colleague, As May’s new car sales figures demonstrate, consumer demand continues to rise. New car sales rose by 674.1% in May compared to the same month last year when showrooms were closed due to lockdown. While this rate of growth will not be sustained in the long-term, it is encouraging to see the economy is performing better than expected as restrictions ease. On Wednesday 9 June, representatives from the...
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04th June 2021
NEW CAR SALES CONTINUE TO RECOVER IN MAY
The increase in new car sales in May reflects continued consumer demand in the UK. New car sales rose by 674.1% in May according the latest SMMT’s new passenger car registration figures compared to...
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04th June 2021
BUSINESSES CAN NOW APPLY FOR £3,000 INCENTIVE FOR EACH...
A £3,000 incentive payment is now available to businesses taking on a new apprentice. From Tuesday 1 June, businesses will be able to claim £3,000 for each new apprentice they hire as first announced...
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04th June 2021
Irish New Vehicle Registrations “Encouraging”
The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) has released their latest, official new vehicle statistics: in May 2021, 5,955 new cars were registered in Ireland compared to 1,741 in May 2020 and...
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04th June 2021
JAGUAR I-PACE ‘CAR OF THE YEAR’ AT AUTO TRADER AWARDS
The Jaguar I-Pace was crowned “New Car of the Year” at the Auto Trader New Car Awards 2021. The Auto Trader New Car Awards were based on the votes from 148,000 car owners who took part in the judging...
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04th June 2021
USED CAR PRICES ROCKET IN MAY, Auto Trader
According to the latest results from the Auto Trader Retail Price Index, which is based on daily pricing analysis of circa 900,000 vehicles, the average price of a used car in May was £13,973; a...
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Following a turbulent 2020, the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) is “keen” to get apprenticeships back at the forefront of its agenda. The need for a new employer-driven technician...
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