As the July 4 General Election approaches, AM examined the contrasting visions from the major political parties on transport and environmental policies.
The NFDA is calling on all major political parties to offer ‘robust support’ on key issues for the auto retail sector ahead of the general election on July 4.
Awards were presented to dealers, manufacturers and suppliers at the National Franchised Dealers Association spring ball this weekend.
The body representing UK dealerships has admitted to being disappointed that the Government has largely ignored industry calls to introduce price incentives for buyers of EVs.
EU car registrations dropped 5.2% in March with sales of electric cars dropping 11.3% and petrol and diesel sales also in free fall
The worsening MOT backlog is now having a critical impact on road/vehicle safety not to mention the reputation of Northern Ireland’s dealerships
The SMMT said sluggish private registrations and shrinking EV demand signal the challenge for 2024, despite 10.4% growth overall in March.
Sales of new electric cars held their own during the traditionally slow month of February
Sytner has been rewarded for its engagement during National Apprenticeship Week’s #DMCApprenticeTakeover campaign
Auctioneer Aston Barclay has achieved Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) accreditation for its Donington Park site.
News that first MOT tests are to remain at three years from registration has been welcomed by car dealerships.
The Spring Budget will offer the opportunity for retailers to lobby the Treasury on what it sees as its priorities.
Range, lack of chargers and cost of electric vehicles risk stalling the EV transition, according to the NFDA’s latest survey of dealerships.
December proved to be one of the toughest months for European car sales, shrinking after 16 consecutive months of growth
The UK has failed to hit its target of having six or more rapid or ultra-rapid electric vehicle chargers at every motorway service area
The UK new car market enjoyed its best November for four years with registrations staging a near return to pre-pandemic levels
The UK Chancellor has moved to boost advanced automotive manufacturing and industry apprenticeships as part of the UK’s latest budget review.
This week’s Government’s Autumn Statement could prove a pivotal point for UK motor retail businesses and their customers, according to the NFDA.
An absence of consumer incentives could mean the EV market could be lacklustre next year with the SMMT revising down growth to a market share of 22.3%.
Consumer incentives must be put in place by the UK Government as a matter of urgency in the wake of its decision to delay the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030 to 2035.
