Government puts brakes on EV transition
The government has confirmed that the 2030 ban of new petrol and diesel cars will be pushed back to 2035, bringing the UK in line with the rest of the […]
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Industry responds to government EV inquiry
The industry has responded to the House of Lords Climate Change Committee’s electric vehicle inquiry, which is seeking to understand how the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol […]
NFDA welcomes MOT update
The Drivers and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has revealed that vehicle recalls will now appear on MOT test certificates. The announcement was welcomed by the National Franchised Dealers Association which […]
Car values ‘precariously high’
A new report has warned that the price of used cars in the UK is ‘precariously high’. The strategic report was published by The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI), the […]
Used car price growth eases
The rise in used car values slowed in July, slowing from a 3.2% year-on-year increase in June to 2.8%. This is according to Auto Traders Used Car Price Index, which […]
NFDA calls for 2030 rethink
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) is urging the government to rethink the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars. The proposed zero-emission target trajectory for […]
Kia triumphs at NFDA awards
Kia UK has been presented with two awards at the 2023 National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) Awards, including ‘Manufacturer Partner of the Year’ and ‘Green Manufacturer of the Year’. The […]
Used car market remains robust into 2023
Auto Trader data suggests the used car market has entered the New Year in a robust position, with both retail prices and consumer demand stable in December. Its Retail Price […]
TrustFord celebrates EV accreditations
TrustFord Barnsley, Erdington and Wilmslow have become the latest sites to gain Electric Vehicle Approved status – with more expected to follow. The Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) scheme, which is […]
Government to axe plug-in car grant
Representatives from the Department of Transport’s Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) have confirmed government plans to phase out the plug-in car grant, according to the National Franchised Dealers Association […]
Used car prices keep rising
The average price of used cars in April was up more than seven per cent on April 2020 according to data from the Auto Trader Retail Price Index. Based on […]
NFDA calls time on clockers
The National Franchised Dealers Association in conjunction with the Retail Motor Industry Federation – the UK’s leading automotive trade body – is calling for the government to do more to […]
