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Rapid Charging Fund scrapped by government

The government has scrapped the £950m Rapid Charging Fund, which pledged to install more than 6,000 electric car charge points by 2035 along or near to motorways. Instead Labour has […]

Spending review sets crucial tone – NFDA

The National Franchised Dealers Association has offered a lukewarm response to the government’s spending review, announced today by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. It has welcomed the investment in apprenticeships and support […]

Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme now live

The Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme, developed to raise the bar for commercial vehicle maintenance by rating workshops on staff skills and facilities, is now live. The MPRS scheme is the […]

ZEV Mandate reforms welcomed by industry

The industry has largely responded positively to the government’s announcement that ZEV Mandate rules would be relaxed. It has announced greater flexibility around EV sales targets, while stating that hybrids […]

Spring Statement a ‘missed opportunity’, says NFDA

The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has described the Spring Statement as a ‘missed opportunity’ to stimulate the growth in the automotive sector. It said that Chancellor Rachel Reeves failed […]

Sue Brownson Award handed to NFDA CEO Sue Robinson

National Franchised Dealers Association CEO Sue Robinson has been awarded the Sue Brownson Award for Outstanding Leadership in the automotive industry. She collected the award, created in honour of former […]

Reduce regulations for zero emission vans – NFDA

The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has urged the government to reduce regulations for fleets operating zero emission vans. In its response to a government consultation on proposals to reduce […]

ZEV Mandate targets unachievable without new incentives

ZEV Mandate targets are unachievable without new government incentives and wider industry support, according to the National Franchised Dealers Association. In a letter submitted in response to the government’s consultation […]

Drive My Career skills initiative launched by NFDA

The National Franchised Dealer Association’s (NFDA) has unveiled a new initiate to encourage new skills into the sector. Launched to coincide with National Apprenticeship Week, the Drive My Career (DMC) […]