Newsletter
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Issue 5 - 04th February 2022
Welcome note from Sue Robinson
Dear Colleague, This week’s new passenger car registrations showed a significant increase from the same month last year when showrooms were closed due to the lockdown. Positively, an NFDA run survey of dealers indicated our members are optimistic about consumer demand in 2022. The light van market declined in January, although LCV dealers are confident sales will pick up over the coming months. Please find more information in today’s news...
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04th February 2022
NEW CAR MARKET SEES POSITIVE START TO 2022
Despite the well-documented supply constraints, new car sales rose 27.5% in January compared to last year’s market which was impacted by lockdown measures. A total of 115,087 new cars were registered...
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04th February 2022
SLOW START FOR LCV REGISTRATIONS IN JANUARY
Sales of LCVs declined in January as sales were impacted by the semiconductor shortage and rising inflation. “It was disappointing to see light commercial registrations decline in January as the...
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04th February 2022
MILS CASE STUDY: Owner supplied parts
Motor traders are regularly asked by owners to fit parts they have not supplied. Should a motor trader fit parts they have not supplied and if so what are the legal ramifications? Who is liable for...
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04th February 2022
USED CAR MARKET OFF TO A CONFIDENT START AS EXCEPTIONAL...
The latest Auto Trader Retail Price Index, which is based on daily pricing analysis of circa 900,000 vehicles, reveals a strong start to the year for the used car market as average prices reached...
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04th February 2022
NFDA Regional Meetings: Leeds next week
The NFDA Regional Meetings provide dealers with essential guidance and information on issues currently affecting your business, following two constructive meetings in our Southern and Midlands...
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04th February 2022
Electric Vehicle Accreditation for Three TrustFord...
Barnsley, Erdington and Wilmslow have become the latest sites to gain Electric Vehicle Approved Status TrustFord Barnsley, Erdington and Wilmslow have become the latest sites to gain Electric Vehicle...
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04th February 2022
Fuel types of new cars across the EU: 2021 full year market...
In 2021, hybrid electric vehicles accounted for 19.6% of all new passenger cars registered across the EU, compared to 11.9% in 2020. Electrically-chargeable vehicles also saw a strong increase in...
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04th February 2022
The NFDA Spring Ball is back - Awards Announced!
The Spring Ball Awards are BACK with some old and NEW recognitions! The NFDA Spring Ball will take place on Saturday 2 April 2022 at The Grove, Chandler’s Cross, Hertfordshire. The NFDA is excited...
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04th February 2022
NFDA MEETINGS AND EVENTS
NFDA Regional Dealer Meetings 24 February – South West (Double Tree by Hilton, Bristol) Outline agenda: 10.00 Arrival (Tea/ Coffee) 10.30 – 13.00 Meeting 13.00 Lunch If there is a particular topic...
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04th February 2022
Save the date: Why sustainability matters for your business...
As part of our #LovEVA week, we’re hosting an exclusive webinar on the 17th February at 13:00, where our panel of experts, including leading franchised retailers, the Carbon Literacy Project, and...
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