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The Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) has consulted on the Government's plan to end the sale of new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars and vans by 2035 or earlier. Proposing to bring the phase out date forward from 2040.

The BVRLA has responded to the FCA’s draft updated temporary guidance for firms on motor finance agreements and coronavirus. The guidance looks to continue the forbearance measures the FCA introduced in April to protect consumers with temporary payment difficulties as a result of coronavirus.

The Association has submitted their response to the Future of Transport Regulatory Review

This consultation was the second from the Law Commission who have been tasked to review the regulatory framework for the safe deployment of automated vehicles in the UK. The second consultation relates to the regulation of highly automated road passenger services (HARPS).

Oxford City and Oxford County Council set out their intention to introduce a Zero Emission Zone, known as the Red Zone, from December 2020.

The BVRLA has responded to the Office for Low Emission Vehicles consultation on the introduction of green number plates for ultra-low emission vehicles.

The BVRLA has written to Chancellor Sajid Javid asking him to prioritise fleets within his autumn 2019 Budget statement. 

BVRLA members see this review as an opportunity for simplification and enhancement of consumer protection and customer experience.

The BVRLA has responded to the EU's call for feedback, highlighting the benefit of the motor vehicle block exemption and recommending that the regulation should be maintained but modernised because of technological advances.