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Regulatory developments, vehicle remarketing and fleet management will be in focus across three upcoming BVRLA member forums, bringing industry professionals together to share insights and discuss the challenges facing their businesses.
Compliance Forum | Tuesday 10 November
Hosted by Shoosmiths in Manchester, the Compliance Forum will explore regulatory developments, consumer protection, inspection findings and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in compliance.
Wayne Gibbard of Shoosmiths will open with a look at regulation and regulatory oversight over the next 12 months, followed by a discussion on the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA) with the BVRLA's James Vickery and Anna Sherwood of Shoosmiths. Alex Barnes, Senior Ombudsman at The Motor Ombudsman, will also provide an update.
A compliance panel featuring Ian Beardmore of Product Partnerships, Andrew Stansfield of Carwow and Paul Harkins of Alphabet will examine findings from the 2026 inspection programme, priorities for leasing brokers in 2027 and practical ways to improve compliance processes.
The programme will conclude with a panel on AI in compliance, featuring Daniel Layne of QV Systems and Hayley Plant of AuditWise. Discussions will consider applications for businesses of different sizes and how to address longer-term compliance requirements when implementing AI.
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Residual Value and Remarketing Forum | Wednesday 11 November
Hosted by Tesla in Birmingham, the forum will examine the outlook for new and used vehicle markets, changing customer expectations and the factors influencing residual values.
Dylan Setterfield of cap hpi will explore future car market trends and potential disruptors for 2027, while James Standing of Autotrader will examine used vehicle buyer behaviour, including the growing influence of AI on vehicle searches and purchasing decisions.
The programme will also cover developments in the van market, with Innes McKay of Sixt discussing changing customer requirements and product innovation, and Matt Davock of Cox Automotive reviewing 2026 market performance and the outlook for 2027.
Glynn Jones of the Bank of England will consider the wider economic picture, including inflation, consumer confidence and spending trends, and what these could mean for vehicle demand and affordability.
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Vehicle and Fleet Management Forum | Thursday 19 November
The following week, the Vehicle and Fleet Management (VFM) Forum will take place at Jaguar Land Rover in Leamington Spa, chaired by Vincent St Claire of Fleet Assist.
Sessions will cover service, maintenance and repair trends, accident management, tyre technology and changes affecting vehicle parts and technician training. Speakers include representatives from Fleet Assist, FMG, Kwik Fit and Bosch.
Register for the Vehicle and Fleet Forum
Forum subscribers can reserve their place if they haven’t already. Interested members can register for the November Forums and take advantage of the opportunity to hear from industry specialists and exchange views with peers.
