NFDA

16/09/2026

On Tuesday 15 December, we will bring together a high-profile line-up of industry leaders and experts for its next Driving Automotive event, focusing on New Brand Entrants: New Opportunities at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London.

The day will include:

Owen Edwards, Interpath – The Global Economy

Ian Plummer, Auto Trader – China’s ever more powerful OEMs and UK car buyers and retailers: A story of how what goes on ‘over there’, really does affect us ‘over here’

John O’Hanlon, Waylands & John Wakefield, AION – Launching a new brand in the UK, 1 Year on

Declan Curry (Host) & Ashley Passant, MD Greenhous Group – The challenges and opportunities of running a large UK dealer

Brand Showcases & Panels featuring updates from Chery, AION and leading automotive dealer panels

Get ready to rev your engines and explore the latest exciting additions to the automotive industry at Driving Automotive - New Brand Entrant

03/09/2026

Congratulations to Volvo Car UK, Arnold Clark and Bells Motor Group🚙

The NFDA EVApproved scheme is designed to help our Franchised Dealers promote their expertise in EV Retailing, Servicing and Support. Building staff confidence in EV’s is the key principles behind the NFDA EVApproved Standards and the certified members feedback is testament to the way they engage with consumers.

25/08/2026

It's arrived! The summer 2026 edition of The Voice, NFDA's leading source of insight for the franchised motor retail sector, is now available for you to dive into.

The new issue includes an interview with Richard Roberts, Managing Director of Trident Garages Ltd and looks at key issues including RMI Employment, our Parliamentary Engagement, the future of EVA and the results from our most recent Dealer Attitude Survey.

https://lnkd.in/eu6PB3Cm

06/01/2023

Supply constraints have caused the LCV market to suffer in 2022.

👩‍💼Comment from Sue Robinson, NFDA Chief Executive

📉Total LCV registrations fell -20.6% in 2022

🚚21,825 units sold in December (-25.8% decrease YTD)

Read full press release here:
https://www.nfda-uk.co.uk/press-room/press-releases/supply-constraints-cause-lcv-market-to-suffer-in-2022

05/01/2023

2022 new car figures fell last year, however dealers remain cautiously optimistic.

👩‍💼Comment from Sue Robinson, NFDA Chief Executive

🚗1,614,063 New Cars Registered in 2022 (-2% decrease)

📈December saw a 18.3% increase YTD

🔋 BEVs up 52.6% in December

Full press release here:
https://www.nfda-uk.co.uk/press-room/press-releases/2022-new-car-figures-fall-but-dealers-remain-cautiously-optimistic

05/12/2022

New car sales had a rise in November, indicating good signs for the market.

👩‍💼 Comment from Sue Robinson

🚗142,889 new cars were registered

📈 23.5% increase year to date

To read the full press release, visit:
https://nfda-uk.co.uk/press-room/press-releases/new-car-sales-rise-in-november

28/11/2022

The NFDA have partnered with AutoTrader and the International Car Distribution Programme (ICDP) to conduct research on how retailers are adapting their business to cater for the increase in online car buying.

🕓 Approximately 10 minuets long

🚗 Provide dealers' unique insight into the automotive industry

Please fill in the survey below to contribute:
https://tview.technology/s.php?p=172&l=l&e=21&lan=en_gb&tmp=8&xtbrand=NFDA&h=b12ad753

25/11/2022

The NMDA Dealer Attitude Survey has shown improvements across the board

📈Overall franchise value
💵Profit return
👨‍💼Ability of business with manufactures
📊Dealer standards expected from manufacturers
🏍️Electric Power Two Wheelers and Targets

Find here:
https://rmif.co.uk/en/bulletins/932

25/11/2022

NFDA are disappointed with the decision to expand ultra-low emissions zones.

👩‍💼Comment from NFDA Chief Executive Sue Robinson

🚗Cars which will be exempt from daily charges

💰 Drivers will be expected to pay £12.50

Find the full press release here:
https://nfda-uk.co.uk/press-room/press-releases/nfda-dissapointed-with-decsion-to-expand-ultra-low-emissions-zone

25/11/2022

We were privileged to attend the Motor Trader Magazine Awards 2022 last night. A special well done is in order for all the following winners:

Arnold Clark - EV Retailer of the Year
Waylands Volvo- Dealer Group of the Year & Digital Initiative of the Year
TrustFord - Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Award & Used Car Dealer of the Year & Employer of the Year
John Clark Motor Groupp - Skills & Development Award
RWA Automotive - IT Innovation of the Year
Marshall Motor Group Hyundai Maidstone - Aftersales Excellence Award
Marshall BMW Grimsby Marshall MINI Grimsby- Most Improved Dealership of the Year
Vertu Motors - Social Media Award & Dealer Website of the Year
Pendragon PLC- Rising Star Award

Congratulations to all of our members who won an award and thank you to Motor Trader for inviting us!