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Mark your calendar for the 2025 Industry Outlook Conference, which is scheduled for Thursday 4 December at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon, Warwickshire.

Earlier this year, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) issued a separate 14p Advisory Electric Rate (AER) for public charging (and 8p AER for home charging) of EVs used for business travel.

While last week’s tragic event in Manchester was not rental vehicle related, this was still an act of terrorism.

The Financial Conduct Authority has joined forces with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) to address poor practices among some claims management companies (CMCs) and law firms involved in motor finance claims.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its consultation paper relating to the motor finance redress scheme that follows August’s Supreme Court ruling. The consultation will run until 18 November with an expectation that the scheme will be operational early next year.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its priorities under Consumer Duty for 2025/2026. The regulator makes it clear that the Duty remains a priority for its work and is relying on the Duty as much as possible rather than creating new prescriptive rules.

The UK new car market rose by 13.7% in September to reach 312,891 registrations, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The performance was the strongest for the ‘new numberplate’ month since September 2020 which, despite lockdown restrictions, remains the best so far this decade.

The BVRLA’s annual Member Survey is now live, members should check their inbox for a reminder with a link offering an opportunity to share valuable feedback on the association’s services and highlight key issues.

Registrations will shortly close for next week's Leasing Broker Conference. Members wishing to attend the event next Thursday (9 October) need to confirm tickets this week.

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 challenges relating to the used electric vehicle market and decarbonisation of rental operations at airports were common discussion points on the BVRLA’s stand at the Labour Party Conference this week.

National Highways’ autumn T.R.I.P. campaign recently launched, with a focus on the “I” for Inspect. This season, it is encouraging drivers to check their tyres before long journeys, supporting Tyre Safety Month in October.