Newsletter
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Issue 44 - 05th November 2021
Welcome note from Sue Robinson
Dear colleague, The latest new car and light van registration figures published by the SMMT revealed demand from consumers and businesses alike remains robust, with sales affected by the continued shortage of microchips and other components. Please find more information below. Next Thursday 11 November, NFDA will be at the car retail expo, AM Live, at the NEC in Birmingham! If you have any issues or concerns that you would...
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05th November 2021
NEW CAR SALES DECLINE DESPITE ROBUST DEMAND
New passenger car registrations declined by -24.6% in October compared to the same month last year as significant supply issues continued to affect the market. October saw a total of 106,265 units...
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05th November 2021
VAN REGISTRATIONS SHOW RESILIENCE CONSIDERING COMPONENT...
In October, light commercial vehicles, up to 3.5 tonnes, performed relatively well when taking into consideration the semiconductor shortages, and other components negatively affecting car...
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05th November 2021
MILS CASE STUDY: INDIRECT ASSOCIATIVE DISCRIMINATION
Employers may not have heard of a recent case in the Employment Tribunal ‘Follows vs Nationwide Building Society’ in which an Employment Tribunal unusually upheld a claim of indirect associative...
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05th November 2021
AM LIVE returns this week!
The Automotive Management Live show, brought to you by AM and NFDA, returns to the NEC this week. AM Live will take place on 11 November 2021 (9:30-16:30) at the NEC in Birmingham. Join us for a day...
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05th November 2021
NFDA Northern Ireland HIGHLIGHTS ROLE OF DEALERS IN...
The NFDA Northern Ireland Division has highlighted the crucial role that franchised dealers play in meeting Net Zero targets at a roundtable Climate Summit with NI’s Infrastructure Minister Nichola...
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05th November 2021
Interest Rates maintained at 0.1%
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy has voted by a majority of 7-2 to maintain Bank Rate at 0.1%. The UK economy continues to recover from Covid “As more people have been vaccinated, restrictions...
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05th November 2021
10% of UK car buyers looking to purchase next car entirely...
The findings from What Car?’s latest industry study showed one-in-10 in-market buyers are set to purchase their next vehicle entirely online. The study analysed whether online purchase attitudes have...
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05th November 2021
The NFDA Spring Ball is back: ticket & sponsorship packages...
The NFDA Spring Ball is back! Join us for a captivating night of stellar entertainment, fine dining and unique networking opportunities with key automotive stakeholders. After two challenging years,...
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05th November 2021
NFDA Meetings and Events
NFDA Regional Meetings North East: 10 November, Thorpe Park Hotel & Spa, Leeds South: 16 November, Hilton, Cobham South West: 18 November, Holiday Inn Filton, Bristol For more information or if...
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