NFDA submits Autumn Budget proposal
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has urged the government to address key automotive issues when it delivers its Autumn Budget next month. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves is […]
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Low commercial vehicle sales a concern – NFDA
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has expressed concern at low commercial vehicle sales numbers in September. It has now called on the government to introduce support packages for the […]
FCA to launch motor finance consultation in October
The Financial Conduct Authority has confirmed it will consult industry in October about a compensation scheme for motor finance customers. Dealers and finance companies faced a bill estimated to be […]
Ending ECOS could impact dealership sales and employment
Vehicles supplied through the Employee Car Ownership Scheme (ECOS) will be liable for company car tax, under new legislation. The changes are expected to be announced in the Autumn Budget […]
NFDA marks Results Day with Drive My Career
The National Franchised Dealers Association is marking Results Day by encouraging students to consider a career in automotive through its Drive My Career initiative. Drive My Career was launched in […]
Industry responds to car finance Supreme Court ruling
The automotive industry has called for a swift resolution to the car finance scandal after the FCA said it would launch a compensation scheme in October. The Supreme Court ruled […]
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 […]
UK agrees US deal to slash import tariffs on cars
The UK and US have announced that they have agreed a trade deal to slash import tariffs on cars made it Britain. President Trump raised tariffs to 25% in March […]
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 […]
JLR pauses US shipments after new import tariffs
JLR has paused shipments to the US in response to new import tariffs imposed by President Trump. Last week the US announced 10% tariffs on all global imports with a […]