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The BVRLA’s 2024 Industry Outlook Conference will feature over 25 leading speakers and a packed agenda designed to deliver the latest insights, trends, and strategies for the mobility industry, as well as the opportunity to connect with industry leaders.

With a new year and significant challenges on the horizon, the BVRLA’s Industry Outlook Conference in December will prepare members for the future. Designed to cover all member types and business models, topics on the agenda span every corner of the industry.

Last week’s Budget was publicised beforehand as being a painful one, with difficult decisions needing to be made. Its contents demonstrated the challenging economic climate facing the nation, but did contain some green shoots around road transport decarbonisation.

The UK new car market fell for the second time this year, down by -6% in October to 144,288 new registrations, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Last week, saw two significant steps forward for the Zero Emission Van Plan, with a Parliamentary Debate taking place before an extension of the Plug-in Van Grant was confirmed by the Chancellor.

Attendees will have the opportunity to dive deeper into the operational aspects critical to their success at December’s Industry Outlook Conference. Four breakout panels have been designed to address crucial aspects of the rental and leasing industry in 2025 and beyond, with members able to choose the most relevant sessions to them.

The Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) has issued a White Paper to help address the common myths surrounding used EVs.

A Delivery Plan document comprising of key insights and learnings will be presented to the UK Government following the Transport + Energy Forum event this November. The BVRLA will feed in views to the Plan alongside wider industry spokespeople, event partners and delegates.

The new Labour government is currently finalising the details of its first major fiscal event since winning the election this summer. Chancellor Rachel Reeves' delivers the Budget next week (30 October) and she has forewarned the public that this will be a 'painful' one.

The BVRLA’s Senior Policy Advisor Catherine Bowen has discussed the challenges fleets are facing with an EV charging infrastructure that stills presents “significant gaps”. The comments drive a blog for The UK Charging Infrastructure Symposium, an event she will speak at next month.

The BVRLA was in Birmingham last week to discuss the value of the rental and leasing industry, and the challenges it is facing, at the Conservative Party Conference.

The UK new car market rose 1% in the key ‘74’ plate change month of September, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).