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The CEO of the National Franchised Dealers Association Sue Robinson was awarded the Sue Brownson Award for Outstanding Leadership in the automotive industry. The award was created in honour of former President of the IMI, the late Sue Brownson OBE who made an outstanding individual contribution to the automotive industry. The award was presented at the Institute of the Motor ...

The NFDA is celebrating International Women’s Day (8th march), with CEO Sue Robinson highlighting the importance of continuing to address outdated stereotypes and barriers within the industry. Robinson is a member of the Automotive 30% Club, working alongside more than 70 CEOs and MDs to drive meaningful change. She said: “The automotive industry is evolving, and one of the most ...

The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has submitted its response the Government consultation on proposals to support the UK’s transition to zero-emission vehicles. In its submission, NFDA emphasised that dealers are fully committed to the transition to electric vehicles, with members highlighting the vital role hybrids can play in bridging the gap between 2030 and 2035. NFDA also stressed the ...

The Bank of England (BoE) has confirmed that interest rates will be cut to 4.5% today, the lowest level since June 2023. The announcement was welcomed by dealers. Sue Robinson, chief executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), representing car and commercial retailers across the UK said: “The Bank of England has reduced interest rates further to 4.5%, following cuts ...

The Bank of England (BoE) has confirmed that interest rates will be cut to 4.5% today, the lowest level since June 2023. The announcement was welcomed by dealers. Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), representing car and commercial retailers across the UK commented: “The Bank of England has reduced interest rates further to 4.5%, following ...

Business running costs has emerged as the most pressing issue for dealers in a survey carried out by trade body the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) Overall, dealers expressed a bleak outlook for 2025, with 71% selecting ‘pessimistic’ in response to how they view the overall trading environment for the year ahead Running costs, which include business rates and Employers’ ...

The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has joined van manufacturers in calling for a moratorium on the ZEV Mandate for vans. Its commercial vehicle members back van manufacturers who have called for a short-term moratorium of the Zero-Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) mandate while welcoming the Government’s announcement, on 24 December 2024, of a consultation seeking industry input on supporting the transition ...

Car retailers and the motor sector have welcomed the government’s decision to launch a consultation on the ZEV Mandate. The Mandate has come under attack for the past 12 months for failing to support the manufacture and sales of electric vehicles. The consultation will look at the phasing out sales of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030 and and ...

Auto Trader’s head of strategy and insights, Marc Palmer, offered insight into consumer attitudes towards new entrants at the NFDA’s Driving Automotive 2024 which took place at Lord’s Cricket Ground last week. The presentation explored the extent to which UK consumers are open to new entrant brands, specifically Chinese brands. Based on a survey of 4,000 people, research suggests that ...

Paul Bentley, former group operations director for Lookers is joining the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) to support dealers during the current motor finance upgheaval. Bentley was a “key stakeholder” at Lookers when it was being investigated by the Financial Conduct Authority over breaches in the sale of motor finance. “I am delighted to announce that Paul Bentley, former group ...