BVRLA Chief Executive Toby Poston comments: Recent coverage around the Government’s Net Zero targets has put the future trajectory of the UK’s electric vehicle transition firmly back in the spotlight. The speculation has been widely reported, including by BBC News, and appears to point towards a potential consultation on changes to the Zero Emission Vehicle mandate.
The Scottish Government and Road Safety Scotland have relaunched their ‘Drive on the Left’ campaign ahead of the peak tourist season, reminding overseas visitors to take extra care when driving on Scotland’s roads.
Preparations continue for the BVRLA Leasing Broker Conference, which returns to the Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre in Coventry on 8 October.
The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has launched new online complaint forms for consumers and professional representatives.
The latest episode of the BVRLA’s ‘The Inside Track’ podcast examines how the transition to electric vehicles is changing accident management and vehicle repair.
The BVRLA Vehicle and Fleet Management (VFM) Forum last week explored a range of topics affecting fleet operators, including the growing importance of vehicle data and connectivity, the use of green parts within vehicle repair and maintenance and developments in the service, maintenance and repair (SMR) market.
Improvements to vehicle supply and up-front support are being offset by EV technical support and residual value protections, according to the BVRLA’s latest OEM Relationship Survey.
Ahead of the BVRLA’s Fleets in Charge Conference on 1 July, Chief Executive Toby Poston sat down with conference chair Imogen Bhogal to discuss opportunities and challenges shaping the next phase of the EV transition.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a warning to consumers about misleading adverts from some claims management companies (CMCs) and law firms relating to motor finance compensation claims.
The BVRLA Leasing Broker Conference will return to the Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre in Coventry on 8 October, bringing together leasing brokers, industry partners and sector specialists for a day of insight, discussion and networking.
The next BVRLA Compliance Forum takes place on Tuesday 16 June at 60 London Wall, London EC2M 5SH, with registration from 10am and the agenda commencing at 10.30am. The event will conclude with a networking lunch from 1.30pm.
The UK’s new car market delivered its strongest May performance since before the pandemic, with registrations rising 7.1% to 160,662 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
