The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has confirmed reforms to modernise the complaints process, with several of the changes reflecting priorities raised by the BVRLA during consultation.
The potential annual fuel cost saving from running an electric car has risen to £960, according to the latest data from Autotrader and Zapmap, as higher petrol prices increase the cost advantage for drivers able to charge at home.
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is seeking views on proposals to make competition redress, regulatory appeals and enforcement “swifter and simpler”, with changes intended to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the UK competition regime.
The UK’s new car market grew 11.7% in July with 156,571 units registered, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Although compared with a relatively weak July last year, the performance marks an eighth consecutive month of growth.
From changing consumer behaviour and the rapid growth of AI to compliance pressures and end-of-contract charges, the BVRLA Leasing Broker Conference will tackle the issues shaping how brokers do business now and in the future.
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has confirmed that the new subscription contracts regime under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 will come into force in January 2027, bringing implementation forward from the previously expected Spring 2027 timetable.
The BVRLA has announced a number of changes to its leadership and compliance responsibilities following the departure of Legal and Compliance Director Shashi Maharaj at the end of July.
Tom Rutland MP has visited BVRLA member Rivervale in Shoreham-by-Sea to hear about issues affecting the vehicle leasing sector, including electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) and challenges facing community minibus operators.
The Chancellor, John Healey MP, has confirmed that the Autumn Budget will take place on Wednesday 28 October, with HM Treasury inviting representations ahead of the Budget. The representations window closes on 9 September.
The Government has completed the latest round of ministerial appointments, confirming several junior ministers whose portfolios will be of particular importance to the vehicle rental and leasing sector.
The latest episode of the BVRLA's 'The Inside Track' podcast is now available. In 'Women in Automotive: Progress, Challenges and What's Next', leading voices from across the automotive and motor finance sectors discuss the progress, challenges and future of gender diversity.
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has stepped up its action against unlawful marketing linked to motor finance claims, carrying out searches at residential and business premises across the UK as part of an ongoing investigation.
