The BVRLA’s Industry Outlook Conference returns this December, bringing together leaders from across the rental and leasing sectors to explore what lies ahead.

Tickets for next year’s BVRLA Annual Dinner are selling fast, with a third of places sold in the first wave of bookings. Last year’s event was a complete sell-out, so if you’d like your team to attend on Wednesday 4 March 2026, secure your tickets now to be part of the celebration.

The vehicle rental sector has been evolving for more than a century, but few periods have brought as much transformation as seen today. Electrification, shifting consumer attitudes to ownership, and the growing role of AI are all reshaping how the fundamentals of rental operations are applied.

Last week brought scores of industry representatives and stakeholders together under a shared goal: raise awareness of the benefits offered by used electric vehicles and the challenges being faced by the market.

The UK’s vehicle leasing sector has grown to record levels in the face of a challenging economic landscape. That is according to the BVRLA’s latest Leasing Outlook Report, which shows that the growth is lopsided as parts of the sector continue to battle with reducing customer budgets, putting greater scrutiny on every pound spent.

Hampshire County Council (HCC), with support from National Highways, will be undertaking major infrastructure works on the M27 between Junctions 9 (Whiteley) and 11 (Fareham) over the Christmas and New Year period.

The BVRLA’s final Compliance Forum of 2025 is fast approaching, bringing together members and industry experts to unpack some of the most pressing regulatory issues facing the sector.

As part of BVRLA’s Used EV Week last week, James Court, Public Policy Director at Octopus Electric Vehicles, explores how the used electric car market is fast becoming the real catalyst for mass EV adoption in a new BVRLA blog.

As part of Used EV Week, James Court, Public Policy Director, Octopus Electric Vehicles explores the value and benefits that are offered by used electric vehicles, and how they aren't just a 'typical' second-hand car.

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Building on the success of the Leasing Outlook series, this new report helps leasing broker members plan for the future and better understand the dynamics shaping the broker market. The report adds insight and context to the numbers, combining data with expert commentary from across the industry. It includes thought leadership and perspectives from brokers and funders, providing a rounded view of the opportunities and challenges ahead for the sector.