Newsletter
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Issue 29 - 23rd July 2021
Welcome note from Sue Robinson
Dear Colleague, The automotive industry is facing a number of changes, which, in some cases, are leading to a degree a speculation, especially surrounding agency models. We are working to obtain further, legal clarity for our sector - we will keep you updated. Please do contact me for guidance, to discuss these topics and update us on concerns you may have. We have recently received a letter from Transport Secretary...
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23rd July 2021
TRANSPORT SECRETARY “LOOKS FORWARD TO WORKING WITH DEALERS”...
Earlier this year, NFDA wrote to the Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP, Secretary of State for Transport, to express “surprise and regret” at the sudden changes to the Plug-in Car Grant (PICG), the Plug-in Van...
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23rd July 2021
NFDA – MHA STRATEGIC EV FORUM SUPPORTS DEALERS ON ROAD TO...
NFDA’s Strategic EV Forum held in conjunction with the MHA EV Alliance took place on Thursday 22 July in Warwick. The well-attended event featured many keynote speakers, providing essential and...
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23rd July 2021
Employee entitlement to compensation for career-long loss...
In Secretary of State for Justice v Plaistow (2021), the Employment Appeal Tribunal has upheld the decision of a tribunal to award career-long losses for sexual orientation discrimination and...
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23rd July 2021
NFDA EV ROADSHOWS COMING TO LEEDS, NEWBURY AND NORTHAMPTON...
Tuesday 10 August, Leeds – Thorpe Park Hotel & SpaTuesday 17 August, Northampton – Hilton HotelWednesday 25 August, Newbury – Donnington Valley Hotel Following the Government’s publication of its...
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23rd July 2021
Covid self-isolation business exemption update
As your trade association, we have reached out to the UK Government and Scottish Government to seek clarification on eligibility for self-isolation exemptions for vehicle retailers. Once we have had...
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23rd July 2021
Driving Digital returns! Book now – Limited spaces
Driving Digital returns to Villa Park on 8 September 2021 focusing on the success retailers have made of their online channels during the pandemic and how this has shaped the automotive industry....
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23rd July 2021
Auto Trader Fastest Selling Index - Volkswagen Touareg...
The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg (diesel automatic) has been revealed by Auto Trader as the UK’s current fastest selling used car taking an average of just 22 days to leave forecourts. SUVs are currently...
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23rd July 2021
DVLA urge dealerships using RaV to check SoS list before...
DVLA has issued an urgent note to all users of RaV, regarding automated vehicles (AV field). There are currently no AVs on the Secretary of State (SoS) list and with government legislation around AVs...
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23rd July 2021
NFDA’s Meetings and Events
NFDA EV Readiness Roadshows: Leeds, Thorpe Park Hotel & Spa – 10 AugustNorthampton, Hilton Hotel – 17 AugustNewbury, Donnington Park – 25 August Industry speakers will provide dealers with...
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