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Several Government consultations are underway, with the BVRLA seeking member input to ensure that responses are fully representative of member views and outline the potential impacts on the sector. Three key consultations relating to decarbonisation are detailed below.

The BVRLA was in Parliament this week (Monday 16 December) to deliver over 100 handwritten Christmas cards to MPs – asking them to keep used EVs a focus for 2025.

‘Challenge’ was the word on everyone’s lips at last week’s Industry Outlook Conference. Featuring industry leaders sharing their insights on the challenges of 2024 and expectations for 2025, the conference included thought-provoking keynotes, dynamic panel discussions and interactive breakout sessions.

A new category is being introduced for the 2025 Motor Transport Awards, with BVRLA members expected to take centre stage. The new award is designed to recognise the valuable role played by the contract hire and leasing sector in ensuring that commercial vehicle operators can access the vans and trucks they need to grow their business.

The Department for Transport (DfT), in collaboration with Innovate UK, is hosting an in-person Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator Programme Progress Summit in March.

Deliveries of new cars fell by -2% in the UK during November, with 153,610 joining the road, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It is the second consecutive monthly decline, and the third decline in four months.

The vehicle rental and leasing sector is seeing its optimism and enthusiasm for 2025 shackled by tax rises on top of regulatory and ZEV Mandate uncertainty. That is according to the BVRLA’s latest Industry Outlook Report, which shows that members are expecting somewhat of a ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ year in 2025. 

The Chancellor’s Budget in October announced changes to Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) and taxation of double-cab pickups, both of which are likely to impact BVRLA members and their customers. The BVRLA has updated its factsheets for company and fuel taxation to reflect the latest information.

Members can now hear the quick, actionable wins that improve customer satisfaction and staff well-being, especially during peak seasons. The tips were shared as part of the association’s recent ‘Quick Wins’ webinar, which was free to BVRLA members. 

Guidance to address the needs and considerations around the provision of eHGV charging solutions and the operation of eHGV fleets has been developed by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

Following a debate in Parliament, the date for reforms to Driver Certificates of Professional Competence (CPC) to become law has been confirmed as Tuesday 3 December 2024.

Around a quarter of the UK’s van drivers (24%) have faced mental health issues caused by work in the past year, according to a study by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.