National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA)
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Latest News 23 NovHMRC clarifies post-Brexit tax terms for Northern Ireland car retailers
The HMRC has clarified the terms of post-Brexit tax arrangements for car retailers operating in Northern Ireland after changes to the margin scheme created a “hidden trap”.
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Market Insight 11 NovNFDA airs fears of agency model and OEM control in block exemption consultation
National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) concerns about the impact of the agency model and OEMs’ direct sales on the car retail sector have been laid bare in consultation documents published this week.
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Latest News 5 NovBlock Exemption, EVs and recruitment among key topics for NFDA at AM Live
The future of Block Exemption in car retail, electric vehicle (EV) sillks and recruitment look set to be among the top subjects up for debate on the NFDA stand at AM Live 2021.
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Supplier News 26 OctNFDA’s EVA scheme reopens for electric vehicle dealer accreditation
The National Franchised Dealers Association’s (NFDA) Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) scheme has reopened.
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Latest News 20 OctUK Government's Net Zero strategy 'brings clarity' to EV retail plans
The UK Government’s newly-published Net Zero Strategy includes proposals for a zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate forcing manufacturers to sell a certain proportion of electric vehicles (EVs).
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Market Insight 5 OctSeptember new car sales half the level of 5 years ago
Franchised car dealers across the UK experienced the lowest new car registrations total since 1998 in a “desperately disappointing September” number plate change month, the SMMT has confirmed.
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Market Insight 30 SepCar retailers recruiting after 2020’s furlough reliance facilitated recovery
Car retailers across the UK are recruiting staff after surviving the the COVID-19 lockdown of dealerships thanks to assistance from the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS).
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Market Insight 13 SepLexus cements its place as UK car retailers’ favourite franchise
Lexus UK has cemented its position as UK car retailer’s favourite franchise in the National Franchised Dealers Association’s (NFDA) latest dealer attitude survey.
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Market Insight 27 Aug
NFDA HR survey shows positive trends for dealer recruitment
The percentage of dealers looking to recruit across all business areas is up from Q2 this year, according to the NFDA's latest HR survey.
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Latest News 9 AugEV supply issues prompt extension for dealers' plug-in car grant orders
Issues with the supply of electric vehicles (EV) have prompted the UK Government to extend the period allowed for car dealers’ plug-in car grant (PiCG) orders from nine to 12 months.
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People News 23 JunNFDA appoints Sytner parts advisor as first Drive My Career ambassador
Sytner parts advisor Samantha Anscombe has become the first ambassador for the National Franchised Dealers Association’s (NFDA) Drive My Career campaign.
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Market Insight 26 May
Franchised car retailers remain sector's ‘most trusted’ dealers, survey finds
Car buyers returning to the market following a series of COVID-19 lockdowns have told What Car? that they trust franchised car retailers more than their competitors – including new online disruptors.
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Latest News 18 May
NFDA Northern Ireland launches to 'tackle issues' facing dealers
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has launched a division in Northern Ireland to ‘outline dealers’ priorities’ and ‘tackle issues’ affecting them.
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Market Insight 17 May
More 'overnight' plug-in car grant changes to come in EV incentive withdrawal
The Department for Transport’s Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) has confirmed there wil be more "overnight" changes to plug-in car grant (PiCG) EV incentives as part of a "managed exit" from Government.
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Latest News 14 May‘Supercharged’ NFDA Drive My Career event to focus on apprentice wellbeing
The health and wellbeing of automotive apprentices will be at the heart of a “Supercharged” free online event hosted by the National Franchised Dealers Association’s (NFDA) Drive My Career campaign.
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Market Insight 6 May
Semiconductor shortages threaten recovery after April's record LCV sales
The Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) market delivered record registrations in April as businesses expressed their confidence in the COVID-19 recovery in new vehicle acquisitions.
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Market Insight 12 Apr
NFDA and SMMT publish updated post-lockdown car showroom reopening guidance
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) and Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) have teamed-up to publish assets and advice to help car retailers re-open safely after COVID-19 ‘Lockdown 3’.
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Retailing 12 AprLockdown lessons: Franchised car dealers’ OEM relationships under the spotlight
It’s fair to say the past 12 months have been challenging for the car retail sector.
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Manufacturer 15 MarLexus retains top-rated car franchise title in NFDA Dealer Attitude Survey
Lexus UK has retained its title as the top-rated new car retail franchise in the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) Dealer Attitude Survey Winter 2020/21.
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Market Insight 24 FebFranchised dealers 'most trusted' by 92% of car buyers returning to COVID-safe showrooms
Franchised car dealers emerged as the automotive retail sector’s most trusted operators as 95% of car buyers told What Car? they were comfortable with the prospect of visiting showrooms when ‘COVID-19 ‘Lockdown 3’ is lifted.
