Newsletter
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Issue 42 - 22nd October 2021
Welcome note from Sue Robinson
Dear Colleague, The Government has published its Net Zero Strategy outlining how it aims to reach zero emissions by 2050. Within the strategy, an extra £620 million was announced for ‘targeted electric vehicle grants and infrastructure, particularly local on-street residential charge points’. Although it is still unclear how the funds will be allocated, these investments represent a positive step. Please find more information in the news. The NFDA Northern Ireland...
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22nd October 2021
NFDA WELCOMES EV INVESTMENTS ANNOUNCED IN GOVERNMENT’S NET...
The UK Government has published its Net Zero Strategy outlining how “the UK will deliver on its commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050”. The Government’s plans cover a number of areas and...
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22nd October 2021
NFDA NI RESPONDS TO CALL FOR EVIDENCE INTO BIENNIAL MOT...
Proposals to carry out MOT tests every two years in Northern Ireland were put forward in a consultation by the Department for Infrastructure earlier this year. The National Franchised Dealers...
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22nd October 2021
NFDA launches ‘Dealer Spotlight’ initiative with visit to...
On Monday 19 October, the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) visited Franchised Dealer Member Trident Honda, in Ottershaw to launch a new 'Dealer Spotlight' initiative. NFDA Chief...
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22nd October 2021
MILS CASE STUDY: Employment status and the ‘right of...
When considering whether a person is an employee, worker or subcontractor, one aspect of the test is whether the person concerned has to undertake the work personally or whether they can appoint...
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22nd October 2021
Have you registered to attend your nearest NFDA Regional...
The NFDA Regional Meetings are back in November to provide essential information on issues currently affecting your business. We will discuss Manufacturer Relationships; new and used car market;...
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22nd October 2021
“New car buyers willing to wait up to a year for their...
As awareness of the microchip shortage grows, new car buyers are willing to wait up to a year for their next car, but want dealers to keep them updated on delivery times and delays, according to our...
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22nd October 2021
‘Get ready for the consumer revolution’, Cox Automotive...
The fourth annual Cox Automotive and Grant Thornton Automotive Insight Report, launched on 21 October 2021, has called on dealers to prepare for an automotive industry that will face significant...
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22nd October 2021
EU Passenger car registrations down -23.1% in September
In September 2021, demand for new passenger cars in the EU shrank by 23.1% to 718,598 units, according to the latest figures from ACEA. In September 2021, European Union passenger car registrations...
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