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The deterioration of the UK economy is expected to offset causes for optimism as the rental and leasing sectors prepare to face mixed fortunes in 2026. While the sector stands in good stead to take advantage of emerging opportunities for growth, it is preparing to support customers through developing financial headwinds. 

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

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.

Two fresh BVRLA blogs are live this week, each offering timely insights from companies who will be speaking at the upcoming Industry Outlook Conference.

Ian Church, Director Business Consulting at CGI, explores how technology, data, and evolving workforce expectations are redefining the future of mobility. Drawing on insights from CGI’s work with leading organisations, Ian highlights how BVRLA members can harness Agentic AI, Connected Ecosystems, and inclusive culture to build adaptable, skilled, and sustainable teams. Ian offers a forward-looking view on how the sector can turn workforce transformation into a strategic advantage.

Jason Hurwitz, Sales Director at associate member NETSOL Technologies Europe explores how change in the vehicle leasing and rental industry is accelerating, driven by new digital first entrants, electrification and AI driven functionality. Mobility is being reshaped, and Jason predicts that the organisations that thrive will be those that blend operational agility and resilience with intelligent technology adoption.

As part of next month’s Industry Outlook Conference 2025, the ‘Leasing 2.0: Building the Workforce of Tomorrow,’ deep dive will look ahead to the skills and structures needed to drive leasing forward over the next five years.

With just one month to go until the BVRLA Industry Outlook Conference 2025, anticipation is building for the event that will bring members together to assess the economic, political, and industry trends that will shape the year ahead.

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

The final series of BVRLA Forums for 2025 is coming up, with the opportunity for non-subscribers to ‘try before you subscribe’ for 2026.

The BVRLA is hosting the Industry Outlook Conference at the British Motor Museum in just over six weeks’ time. As part of its ongoing activity to support SME members, a discounted ticket rate is available.