The potholes in the Road to Zero are beginning to curtail the UK’s journey to zero-emission road transport. While certain sectors remain unable to accelerate adoption, those bearing the weight of the transition up to now are creaking under the strain. The assessment comes out of the BVRLA’s annual Road to Zero Report, which explores decarbonisation progress across vehicle supply, demand and infrastructure.
The UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market fell 4.5% to 33,066 units in June, ending a 17-month growth run. That is according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Under the FCA’s Consumer Duty, firms need to submit their first board report by 31 July. To support members in meeting this deadline and ensuring they have covered all key details, the BVRLA is launching member guidance as part of next week’s Compliance Forum.
Last week’s General Election resulted in a change of government. Labour is now the ruling party, and its large majority will give the new Government confidence to carry out the pledges made in its manifesto.
The British Parking Association (BPA) and the International Parking Community (IPC) have published a private parking sector single Code of Practice to be used across the entire sector.
The latest figures from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) show that company cars continue to drive the transition to zero-emission road transport. The findings come as HMRC published its annual benefit in kind (BiK) statistics and commentary on company car and car fuel, for the 2022/23 tax year (ended 5th April 2023).
Getting seen by prospective customers online is an integral driver of success. Doing it effectively is not always straightforward, so the BVRLA has partnered with associate member Coastr to deliver an SEO masterclass designed to help members boost their online presence.
Time is running out to secure your tickets for the next week’s Fleets in Charge Conference in London. Taking place less than a week after the election, delegates will get a rounded picture of priorities for the automotive industry.
National Highways will be closing the M25 in both directions between junction 10 and 11 over a full weekend (12-15 July) to install a new bridge on the westside of the junction 10 gyratory.