The BVRLA’s specialist insight and networking events will continue in 2026, with the trio of Vehicle and Fleet Management (VFM), Residual Value and Remarketing (RVR) and Compliance Forums taking place from February.

BVRLA Chief Executive Toby Poston comments: Last week's Budget was the busiest for road users in recent memory. In assessing the impact on our sector it’s important to consider both what has changed and what hasn’t.

As part of its aim to be a smarter regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is making it easier for firms to access FCA regulatory reporting systems.

Two fresh BVRLA blogs are live this week, each offering valuable insights ahead of Thursday’s Industry Outlook Conference.

Members can now access the Commissions Complaints Toolkit, developed for the BVRLA by Konexo, a division of Eversheds Sutherland. This comprehensive resource is designed to support members in preparing to manage customer complaints and determine appropriate outcomes. It provides practical guidance to help inform internal decision-making and strengthen operational readiness.

Further to the notice shared in October, National Highways would like to remind drivers about major infrastructure works on the M27 led by Hampshire County Council.

National Highways’ winter ‘Safe T.R.I.P. Checks’ campaign launched last week with a focus on the ‘P’ for Prepare. This season, National Highways is encouraging drivers to be prepared for winter, not caught out by it. There are straightforward, proactive steps drivers can take to stay safe and confident when faced with heavy rain, snow, or ice.

The BVRLA’s 2026 Industry Outlook report will launch at Thursday’s Industry Outlook Conference at the British Motor Museum.

Ryan Naughton, Head of B2B Connected Car and European Relations at The AA digs into one of the industry’s most topical issues. Fleet management is undergoing one of its most significant transformations in decades, driven by rising costs, tightening sustainability demands, and increasingly connected vehicles. In this shifting landscape, data and AI are emerging as the tools that can turn reactive operations into proactive, efficient, and safer fleets. Drawing on The AA’s own experience managing a 3,000-vehicle fleet, Ryan explores how intelligent technologies are reshaping operations, cutting downtime, and unlocking new performance gains across the industry.

Alexander Millinger, Senior Sales Manager UK at associate member AVILOO explores insights showing certification is no longer a “nice-to-have” but a market expectation that will shape the future of used electric vehicles. As the used EV market rapidly expands, trust - not range or charging speed - is emerging as the defining factor in electric mobility. With battery health proving to be the single biggest concern for buyers and a major driver of vehicle value, transparent and independent battery data is becoming essential.

Following the Chancellor delivering the Autumn Budget on 26 November, the BVRLA distils the key details that members need to be aware of.

The BVRLA continues to strengthen its member proposition and ensure that organisations across the rental and leasing sectors receive the highest level of support from their association. As part of this ongoing commitment, the BVRLA is introducing a range of new services that will be included within membership from 2026.