“Following NFDA’s communication with the Department for Transport, the Government has confirmed that garages can stay open during the Coronavirus outbreak”, said Sue Robinson, Director of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), which represents franchised car and commercial vehicle retailers in the UK.
“With Government advice to avoid public transport, our road network and refuelling capacity becomes ever more vital, so we are pleased that the Chancellor has introduced immediate additional measures for petrol filling stations,” said Brian Madderson, Chairman of the Petrol Retailers Association (PRA).
MG Motor UK has cemented its relationship with highly respected dealer group, Glyn Hopkin, opening three brand-new MG sites in Cambridge, Milton Keynes and St Albans. The trio of dealerships, which adds to the group’s existing Glyn Hopkin East London MG franchise in Ilford, reinforce the marque’s sustained expansion as part of its Momentum and
“It is crucial that franchised dealers’ workshops stay open to help the Government meet its goal of keeping freight transport on the roads operating, by ensuring that thousands of vans and smaller commercial vehicles will continue to able to be serviced and repaired”, said Sue Robinson, Director of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA)
"It is paramount that essential local deliveries and services are maintained with reliable and safe delivery vehicles during this challenging Coronavirus outbreak,” said Sue Robinson, Director of the National Franchised Dealers (NFDA), which represents franchised car and commercial vehicle retailers in the UK.
“The retail automotive sector employs 590,000 people in the UK and businesses must be protected through supportive fiscal measures during the outbreak of the Coronavirus”, said Sue Robinson, Director of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), which represents franchised car and commercial vehicle retailers in the UK.
The proliferation of ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) in new cars represents a significant business growth opportunity for the motor vehicle repair industry, according to the exclusive UK Beissbarth supplier Everard.
Tackling common road safety issues, and delivering an ongoing sales opportunity, the Beissbarth EasyTread automated tyre wear measurement system from Everard allows workshops to provide customers with a quick, effective and value-driven service.
South West retailers have topped PEUGEOT’s Guild of Gold Lion programme, which recognises the best Retailers, Sales Managers and Aftersales personnel within the PEUGEOT Network in 2019, at an awards ceremony held at The Grove Hotel in Hertfordshire.
The number of electric vehicle (EV) charge points at supermarkets has doubled in the last two years, according to data analysed by Zap-Map and the RAC*.
A British icon that was designed by Aston Martin in the late 1970’s to show off the capabilities of its new engineering facility is to be restored by CMC, Classic Motor Cars in Bridgnorth.
Nissan has created a world-first lullaby specifically designed for electric vehicles to help parents send their young children to sleep, in the absence of the sleep-inducing frequencies produced by internal combustion engines.
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.
