The automotive industry has offered a tepid response to the Spring Budget, announced by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt yesterday. The industry had been calling for greater support for apprentices as well […]
New car registrations returned to growth in Europe in January, bouncing back from a 3.3% reduction in December. According to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, sales were up 12.1% year-on-year, […]
HMRC has reversed plans to change the tax treatment of double cab pickups. It had announced that from July they would have been classified as cars. However, it has now […]
The National Franchised Dealers Association has responded to a government consultation around developing public EV charging infrastructure. The government launched the consultation around the £1bn Rapid Charging Fund (RCF) in […]
Drive My Career has hosted its sixth DMC Apprentice Takeover campaign to spotlight the numerous apprenticeship opportunities available within the automotive retail sector. Held to mark National Apprenticeship Week earlier […]
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) is predicting further growth for the used car market in 2024, after new figures revealed sales growth of 5.1% last year. Sales were up […]
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has welcomed the news that the Bank of England is keeping interest rates at 5.25%. There was some suggestion that rates will be reduced, […]
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has urged the government to address skills and electric vehicle uptake in its upcoming Spring Budget. In a letter to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, the […]
The industry has reacted positively to news that MOT tests will remain at three years after registration, and annually thereafter. The government was considering extending the period to initial testing […]
A new survey has revealed that just over a quarter of dealers expect EV sales to be better in 2024 than 2023. According to a survey carried out by the […]
The EU car market suffered its first contraction in 17 months in December, with EV sales flatlining. According to the ACEA, sales across the continent rose 13.9% in 2023, but […]
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has urged members to take the necessary steps to meet new measures introduced by the Financial Conduct Authority around motor finance. The FCA announced […]
