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Cost still main barrier to EV switch

More than six in 10 UK drivers say they won’t buy an electric vehicle because they are too expensive. According to the National Franchised Dealers Association’s (NFDA) Consumer Attitude Survey […]

Dealers report declining relationship with manufacturers

NFDA’s Summer 2023 Dealer Attitude Survey, conducted over August and September 2023, has revealed a general downward trend in the relationship between dealers and their manufacturers. The survey attracted 2,531 […]

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 […]

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 […]