Press Releases

The BVRLA has helped to secure much-needed regulatory clarity around the legal status of rental and leasing firms in the vehicle supply chain. Following significant input from the association, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has formally stated that rental and leasing firms can continue to be considered as ‘end users’, a status that was previously unconfirmed following the UK’s exit from the EU.

The BVRLA's response to final structure of the FCA's Consumer Duty 

The BVRLA’s #SeeTheBenefit campaign hit a crucial milestone last week with a Salary Sacrifice briefing of MPs at the Houses of Parliament. More than 30 MPs from across the political spectrum came to share their views on the electric vehicle market and find out more about the key role played by Benefit-in-Kind tax incentives.

Battery electric has overtaken petrol to become the most popular fuel type on the BVRLA’s leasing fleet, according to the association’s latest Leasing Outlook report. Accounting for 32% of new orders*, this is the first time BEVs have been the most popular powertrain, marking a major milestone in the sector’s transition to zero-emission motoring.

Toby Poston, Director of Corporate Affairs at the BVRLA comments on the announcement....

The BVRLA is urging the Chancellor to support the uptake of electric cars by keeping Benefit-in-Kind rates low and giving foresight beyond the current 2024/25 cut off. Highlighting the success of the tax regime for electric cars to date, the campaign is encouraging industry professionals to write to their local Member of Parliament (MP) to educate them on how company car schemes are democratising the move to EVs.

The BVRLA has welcomed Jon Lawes as the new Chair of the association, taking over from Nina Bell, who oversaw an extended, three-year tenure due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The BVRLA’s popular series of forums is back this June, giving subscribers access to key experts that can share details of the latest trends and best practice guidance. The next Technical & Operational Management forum takes place online on Thursday 9 June and offers panels and presentations from industry experts to help drive engaging discussions.

With just two months before the BVRLA’s annual Fleets in Charge Conference is hosted in person, the association has confirmed that the day-long event (7 July) will be opened by a panel of leading policymakers and electric vehicle champions that are driving the UK’s decarbonisation plans.

The BVRLA leasing fleet grew 5.1% in 2021 to pass pre-pandemic levels as vans continue to drive the recovery of the sector. The association’s latest Leasing Outlook Report, citing data to Q4 2021, also shows more positive signs as the growth of the car fleet accelerates.

After two successful digital events, the BVRLA’s annual Fleets in Charge Conference is being hosted in person for the first time, at One Birdcage Walk in London on Thursday 7 July. Featuring senior government officials and experts from the automotive and fleet sectors, the day-long conference will also offer breakout sessions, panel discussions and networking opportunities.

The BVRLA has welcomed the contents of the technical consultation on zero emission vehicle mandate policy design, as shared by the Department for Transport today. Clear trajectories for the implementation of the mandate, split based on the uptake of cars and vans, give the UK the opportunity to secure the vehicle supply required to meet demand and support the nation’s drive to Net Zero.