Newsletter
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Issue 1 - 07th January 2022
Welcome note from Sue Robinson
Dear Colleague, This week saw the publication of new passenger car registration figures for 2021. Although the market experienced a marginal increase from last year, it remains below pre-pandemic levels. Positively, a poll we conducted on Wednesday showed that the vast majority of franchised dealers are optimistic about levels of consumer demand in the year ahead. The light commercial vehicle sector grew by 21.4% in 2021, demonstrating significant resilience despite...
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07th January 2022
DEALERS LOOK AT 2022 WITH OPTIMISM AFTER ROLLER COASTER...
2021 was a roller coaster year for new car registrations with lockdowns affecting demand at the start and the global shipping crisis and semiconductor shortage impacting supply towards the end of the...
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07th January 2022
2021 MARKS SURPRISINGLY GOOD YEAR FOR LIGHT COMMERCIAL...
Registrations of light commercial vehicles up to 3.5t grew in December, closing 2021 well above 2020’s levels and only marginally below the pre-pandemic market. Sales of light commercials rose both...
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07th January 2022
NFDA Regional Meetings: dates and venues announced
The NFDA Regional will be back in February to provide you with essential information on issues currently affecting your business. Meetings will be held on: 1 February – Southern (Hilton, Cobham) 3...
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07th January 2022
MILS CASE STUDY: Covid-19 Vaccination Issues In The...
“I have a member of staff who is unvaccinated and now other members of staff are complaining and refusing to work with them what can I do?" How should I approach this? Investigate any concerns that...
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07th January 2022
Coronavirus guidance update
This week, the Government announced a number of covid-related restrictions will be eased, please find further details below. England: 1. Confirmatory PCR tests to be temporarily suspended for...
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07th January 2022
THE EVA SCHEME IS OPEN! Contact us today to receive your EV...
Apply now to get your Electric Vehicle Approved accreditation before the deadline approaches. Endorsed by the Government, the EVA scheme provides you with a badge of approval that will give your...
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07th January 2022
Ben launches new team challenge event “The Beast of Ben”
Automotive companies from across the UK are being invited to put their mental and physical fitness to the test by competing in the inaugural Beast of Ben challenge in Summer 2022. Ben, the automotive...
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07th January 2022
NFDA Members in the News
Lookers expect record profit for the year Lookers has announced a trading update for the financial year to 31 December 2021 which highlighted: · expectation of record underlying profit before tax...
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07th January 2022
NFDA Meetings and Events
NFDA HR Working Group – 20 January 2022, Microsoft Teams (10am-12.30pm) Amongst the usual round table discussions, where attendees are able to voice opinions, share best practice and network with...
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