Following an extensive consultation process, the government has decided not to change the regularity of the first MOT test. The main factor influencing this decision was road safety, with 84% of respondents being opposed to the change.
Generating positive change will take centre stage at the first Vehicle and Fleet Management (VFM) Forum of the new year. The first session is being led by the hosts, DAF Trucks, and will cover maintenance of HGVs and what lessons learnt are transferrable to cars and vans.
In the post-Brexit landscape, the UK has a new relationship with many EU regulations. Many decisions made at an EU level still influence UK regulations or can shape the supply chains of members that have a footprint outside of the UK. Two recent developments are detailed below.
New competition rules have been published following the UK’s exit from the EU, providing major protections for vehicle rental and leasing companies around the automotive supply chain.
The final Technical and Operational Management (TOM) Forum of the year will provide an opportunity to network with like-minded peers and take part in a packed agenda including SMR market insights, tyre supply and vehicle data.
The final Technical and Operational Management (TOM) Forum of the year will provide an opportunity to network with like-minded peers and take part in a packed agenda.
The BVRLA has responded to the latest vehicle registration data from the SMMT, urging manufacturers to reconsider how they prioritise different channels.
In anticipation of vehicles with automated driving functions being introduced to UK roads next year, guidance has been published on how such vehicles should be marketed to ensure drivers understand the features and where intervention may be required.
Supply chain-related challenges are the primary areas of concern for nearly nine out of 10 industry professionals, according to the latest BVRLA Business Impact Survey.
Kenneth Malmberg, Senior Director for Market Development and Alliances at Ridecell EMEA GmbH joins the BVRLA blogging community to share insights on the automotive and mobility changes that have been accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic and highlights the shift in consumers’ mindset.
Kenneth Malmberg, Senior Director, Market Development and Alliances at Ridecell EMEA GmbH looks at automotive and mobility changes that have been accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic and consequent shift in consumer mindset.