Newsletter
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Issue 26 - 02nd July 2021
Welcome note from Sue Robinson
Dear Colleague, As the government accelerates plans towards 2030/35 and ultimately widespread EV adoption, the NFDA continue to provide advice, guidance and a voice in government regarding the challenges for automotive retailers and consumers. With many new models available this year, consumers are at the point where they need tangible support for the shift to EVs. They will achieve this by visiting dealerships and trying the products for themselves, in...
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02nd July 2021
MILS CASE STUDY: Flexible furlough
RMI members will have noted the recent changes in furlough and the amount that can be claimed towards employees’ wages. According to Government information 11.6 million jobs have been supported...
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02nd July 2021
SELLING ONLINE UNLOCKS BIGGER MARKET FOR RETAILERS AS THE...
The geographical distance between buyer and seller has increased 25% versus pre-pandemic average46% of consumers are willing to buy from a retailer over 50 miles away; 16% over 200 miles62% of buyers...
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02nd July 2021
Clean air zone update
Portsmouth Portsmouth City Council are now live on the vehicle check services. You can check www.gov.uk/clean-air-zones if you will need to pay a daily charge to drive in Portsmouth’s Clean Air...
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02nd July 2021
UK needs millions more charging points, says SMMT
The UK needs to set a binding target for building battery factories and install millions more charging points for electric cars, BBC Reports. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)...
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02nd July 2021
Lack of EV charge points is ‘stopping’ adoption, says...
Lack of electric vehicle (EV) charging points is preventing more people from adopting EVs, according to business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng. Speaking at the Virtual Smart Transport Conference, Kwarteng...
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02nd July 2021
NFDA Members in the News
Marshall Motor Group completes Nissan Leicester dealership acquisition – AM Online Completion of the acquisition from Renault Retail Group was confirmed this morning (July 1) and comes just over a...
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