Tag : BVRLA
Government must ‘supercharge’ Road to Zero Strategy to meet net zero pledge
Government plans for ‘net zero’ emissions by 2050 will be derailed unless action is taken on electric vehicles.
Nina Bell takes over from Matt Dyer as BVRLA chair
Nina Bell, UK managing director at Avis Budget, has been named as the new chair of the BVRLA at this year’s AGM.
Fleets urged to fight for open access to connected car data
Fleet software specialist FleetCheck has waded into the ongoing connected car data ownership debate, urging fleets to back a new call for open access to such … Read More »
Government shelves WLTP tax decision
The Government has failed to shed any light over future company car tax (CCT) rates, including any action to mitigate the effects of WLTP, in today’s … Read More »
Support for fleets vital to ensure ULEZ success, says BVRLA
Policymakers must work more closely with fleets to help ensure vehicle compliance with the London Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) – particularly if the zone does become … Read More »
BVRLA calls for industry responses to vehicle tax consultation
The BVRLA, along with other leading trade bodies, is urging fleets to take action on the current government consultation on changes to vehicle tax as the … Read More »
BVRLA membership hits all-time high
BVRLA membership reached a 20-year high in 2018 as the association scaled up its operations to meet the needs of a growing and increasingly diverse membership.
BVRLA develops interactive clean air zone map
The BVRLA has developed an Interactive UK CAZ map as it warns that almost every corner of the UK will be implementing some form of air improvement strategy within … Read More »
BVRLA sets out leasing and rental challenges for 2019
2019 will bring some significant challenges for vehicle rental and leasing firms but the industry is taking action to seize the initiative.
Government and rental firms crack down on vehicle terrorism
The Department for Transport has launched a Rental Vehicle Security Scheme which aims to increase counter-terrorism awareness across the sector and mitigate the risk of rental vehicles being used as … Read More »
FCA probe into insurance should extend to SMEs
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) market study on general insurance pricing practices should be extended to cover small and medium sized businesses too.
75% of leased cars already CAZ-compliant, reports BVRLA
The rental and leasing sectors are already leading the transition to cleaner transport, ahead of the introduction of clean air zones (CAZs), the latest BVRLA Sustainability Credentials figures reveal.
End-user fleet members welcomed by BVRLA
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) is to open its membership to fleet operators from January next year.
BVRLA calls for government support with shift to mobility
The Government is being urged to more guidance and support to cities around the UK that are trying to get to grips with the arrival of … Read More »
Beware bogus leasing deals on social media, warns BVRLA
Scammers are using social media to advertise bogus vehicle leasing deals – including using fake BVRLA credentials.
The future of fleet: BVRLA’s fifth Fleet Technology Congress in focus
The BVRLA’s fifth Fleet Technology Congress offered special insight into the key elements that will make up the future of fleet. Jonathan Musk reports…
Rise in PCH could see more drivers flouting legislation
Increased take-up of personal contract hire could lead to thousands of motorists inadvertently flouting European legislation when driving across the Channel this year.
UK rental and leasing sector brings in £49bn a year, BVRLA report shows
The vehicle rental and leasing industry contributes around £49bn per year to the UK economy while playing a major role in supporting domestic vehicle and engine … Read More »
BVRLA pledges to run 720,000 ULEVs by 2025
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has pledged that its members will rapidly increase their plug-in vehicle take-up to support the UK’s Road to Zero … Read More »
Fleets must unlock data benefits, says BVRLA
While the battle for the generation and control of vehicle data plays out between automakers and internet technology giants, the fleet sector has an opportunity to … Read More »
2018 BVRLA Fleet Technology Congress to introduce breakout sessions
Next month’s BVRLA Fleet Technology Congress will introduce new breakout sessions to explore salient industry issues in much deeper detail.
PCH continues to erode fleet leasing market
The UK’s fleet leasing sector declined faster than the overall market during the first quarter of the year, with demand for personal contract hire rising during … Read More »
BVRLA drives expansion plans with first female vice-chair
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has appointed Avis Budget Group MD Nina Bell as its first female vice-chair as it pushes ahead with … Read More »
Alphabet’s Hannah Broad recognised as ‘BVRLA Hero’
Alphabet collections manager Hannah Broad has been named as a ‘BVRLA Hero’ for 2018.
BVRLA calls for rental sector and government collaboration to tackle vehicle terrorism
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has published a report setting out how the Government and the rental sector can work together to deal … Read More »
BVRLA and members work to help defeat vehicle terrorism
The BVRLA and its members are taking action to help cut down on vehicle terrorism as they support a new national police campaign calling on the … Read More »
BVRLA gears up further for industry challenges under three-year plan
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) is implementing a Three-Year Plan to help it address the “unprecedented” range of challenges facing the sector.
BVRLA outlines fleet case at Leeds Clean Air Zone roundtable
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) and ACFO have met with Leeds City Council to discuss the city’s future Clean Air Zone at a … Read More »
Transition to Clean Air Zones must be carefully managed, says BVRLA
Government plans for Clean Air Zones in UK towns and cities will require a practical and workable solution which considers fleet operating cycles as well as … Read More »
No-deal Brexit to raise operator costs, warns BVRLA
Leaving the EU without a tariff-free trade deal could see the price of vehicles go up “about 10%” while the price of parts could rise “about 4.5%”.
