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The finalists are confirmed for the BVRLA’s Industry Hero awards, sponsored by Close Brothers Leasing. Winners will be announced at the Annual Dinner on Wednesday 5 March.

Nearly three quarters of recalled cars in the UK pose a safety risk by remaining on the road without necessary repairs, according to analysis by carVertical.

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has concluded that the BVRLA and European Car Rental Conciliation Service (ECRCS) provide an effective, and in some areas best practice, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) service. The conclusion comes as a result of an audit of the BVRLA in December 2024.

The Financial Conduct Authority is carrying out an information gathering exercise to help understand the impact of the judgment on both individual firms and on the sector. It will shortly be issuing a data request to a number of motor finance lenders to obtain details of their non-discretionary commission arrangements.

National Highways has launched another wave of its campaign ‘Know the zones’ to target all road users, including car and van drivers, as well as heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers.

Members can now secure their place at the BVRLA’s Fleets in Charge Conference 2025, which will take place on Wednesday 2 July at the QEII Centre in London. Early Bird tickets are currently on sale, offering a £100 saving for those who book in advance.

Members are able to equip their teams with the insights and data required to address the challenges of 2025 by attending the BVRLA’s Forums. February offers two opportunities to experience the value these events bring in addressing common issues and trends that require a response.

Small businesses are being offered the opportunity to network with senior representatives from across the Department for Transport (DfT), as well as other local businesses from York and the surrounding areas. DfT Group and other key stakeholders are hosting the in-person Small Business Supplier Event at York Racecourse on 4 March.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is considering how it can remove or simplify rules, having been challenged by the Government in December to support the UK’s growth ambitions.

The Financial Times has reported that the Treasury has approached the Supreme Court with regards to the upcoming commissions disclosure appeal.

The UK is to introduce digital driving licences as the government looks to use technology to “transform public services”.

A factsheet has been developed to help deal with some of the confusion that exists over what is changing with the emission testing of plug-in hybrid vehicles. Created by the BVRLA with support from the Department for Transport, the factsheet clarifies the impact on GB registered vehicles.