Grey cemented its position as the UK’s favourite new car colour in 2019, having hit top spot for the first time in 2018, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The number of grey cars registered in the year rose 5.3% to 521,273 and meant an increased market share for the colour, with more
Nearly a fifth of Isuzu D-Max, Dacia Sandero and Ford Fiesta models failed their first MOT test last year, new data from popular car owner companion website and app KnowYourCar has revealed.
Citroën UK briefed its dealer network during a National Dealer Conference in Manchester late last week, with the key message of ‘Vive L’Opportunity’. The 2020 conference was timed ahead of, what promises to be, a landmark year in the brand’s 101-year history.
Caterham has launched its first in-store car configurator giving future customers a close-up, high-definition look at their future Seven.
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is calling for greater control of the apprenticeship levy to help reduce the shortage of skilled technicans, following statistics that suggest half of levy-funded apprenticeships are ‘fake’.
Mercedes-Benz is the UK’s most trusted car brand, according to the 2020 CarGurus Car Buyer Trust Index report, a first-of-its-kind study commissioned by online automotive marketplace, CarGurus.
“The new car market saw a -2.4% decline in 2019 as a result of the continued, prolonged political uncertainty and a number of challenges affecting the automotive sector, namely supply constraints and confusion surrounding emissions”, said Sue Robinson, Director of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), which represents franchised car
Motor thieves are stealing some of Britain’s most in-demand cars and selling them on the black market for as little as £1,000, according to vehicle protection and management technology provider AX.
CitNOW is sponsoring Drivers of Change, a new initiative for the automotive sector, as video continues to positively impact the industry.
The survey of 2,000 drivers for RAC MOT Assist* found that it is those drivers in London, the West Midlands and Northern Ireland who get most agitated, with a majority of respondents in these areas saying they get concerned about hidden problems coming to light.
Car buyers aged 18-34 trust the motor industry more than older generations, according to a study by the UK’s fastest-growing automotive shopping site, CarGurus*.
“It is positive that retailers showed a degree of optimism about the electric vehicle sector in the latest NFDA EV Dealer Attitude Survey”, said Sue Robinson, Director of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) commenting on the results of the latest NFDA Electric Vehicle Dealer Attitude Survey (EV DAS).
MG Motor UK has reached a significant milestone in its Momentum & Growth mid-term plan by opening its 100th UK dealership; Stoneacre Doncaster. The stunning new premises increases the brand’s footprint in the region and becomes Stoneacre Motor Group’s fourth MG site.
“The NMDA is encouraged to see that this year’s Autumn 2019 Dealer Attitude Survey received a response rate of 18% made up of nine brands. Participants in this survey were made up of 82% of independently owned franchise dealers, and 16% privately owned groups. 52% were single brand dealer’s whist the remainder of 48% were multi-franchised.”
With an increasing number of people turning to zero emission car ownership in the UK, The Motor Ombudsman, the automotive dispute resolution provider, has announced the introduction of a new search facility and dedicated symbol on its Garage Finder to make it easier and quicker for drivers to find and identify a local accredited business that is
The V90, Volvo’s elegant, stylish and eminently practical large estate car, has been honoured with the Used Executive Car of the Year title in the 2019 Car Dealer Magazine Used Car Awards. Volvo Selekt Approved Used Cars was also named Manufacturer Used Car Website of the Year. Announced at a ceremony in London yesterday evening, these latest
The Kia Niro has been named ‘Used Car of the Year’ and ‘Used SUV of the Year’ at the Car Dealer Used Car of the Year Awards 2019.
“It is extremely positive to see franchised retailers embrace NFDA’s Electric Vehicle Approved accreditation scheme which demonstrates the efforts the automotive retail industry is making to drive the growth of the electric vehicle sector”, said Sue Robinson, Director of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), which represents
Independent research reveals that 90% of motorists would be more likely to buy a vehicle if they could see its past history.
MG, the UK’s fastest growing manufacturer, has smashed its yearly sales record, hitting five-figures for the first time since the brand re-entered the UK market. Famed for offering customers real value-for-money without compromising on specification or quality, the 10,000th MG, a ZS Exclusive in striking Arctic White, changed hands at Richmond MG
“With the current climate of uncertainty continuing to affect businesses and consumers, the decline in new car sales shows”, said Sue Robinson, Director of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) which represents franchised car and commercial vehicle retailers in the UK commenting on the latest new passenger car registrations by the SMMT
Drivers taking PCP finance could be confused into paying more with 0% APR ‘deals’ and other offers that sound good on paper but cost more than alternatives with higher APR
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), which represents franchised car and commercial vehicle retailers across the UK, is pleased to announce the findings of consumer vehicle purchasing patterns in the UK.
As to market trends, Wheeler said: “With the 31 October deadline fast approaching, automotive industry groups are warning of devastating job losses in the event of a no deal Brexit. Several vehicle manufacturers have already said that new car prices will increase under no deal, and the price of service and repair parts is also likely to rise.
Ionity has launched what it describes as Scotland’s fastest EV charging station at a site in Gretna Green owned by the UK’s biggest independent forecourt operator MFG.
