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One in four new vehicles cars registered last month were electric, although the UK new car market fell slightly in February, down -1% to 84,054 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

A panel of industry experts will delve into some of the biggest challenges and opportunities in driving EV adoption at the BVRLA’s Fleets in Charge Conference in July.

Decarbonisation, regulatory scrutiny, and future challenges were the key three priorities for the sector outlined at last week’s Annual Dinner this week.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published examples of Good and Poor Practice for supporting customers in vulnerable circumstances, as part of its Vulnerability Review. The output outlines some specific examples for members to apply to their businesses.

Milence, the joint venture between Daimler Truck, TRATON GROUP, and Volvo Group, has officially launched its first UK public charging hub in Immingham.

Excellence was celebrated at the BVRLA Annual Dinner last week with the ever-popular Industry Hero Awards being announced alongside the recipient of this year’s Freddie Aldous Outstanding Contribution award.

Since the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) launched its review into discretionary commission arrangements (DCAs), a ruling by the Court of Appeal found in favour of the consumers in three cases relating to commission disclosure. The Supreme Court will hear an appeal against the Court of Appeal’s judgment in early April. The FCA has been granted permission to intervene in the case and have filed a submission with the Court.

National Highways has developed a long-term road safety campaign that demonstrates to drivers how to prepare for long journeys during holiday periods.

Helping the sector deliver decarbonisation, responding to regulatory scrutiny, and preparing for further change were the three priorities presented to the sector as part of the BVRLA’s Annual Dinner this week.

The second half of this decade is crucial for the UK’s transition to zero-emission vehicles. Success will depend on the right market incentives, regulatory reforms, and industrial strategies to ensure EV adoption, infrastructure growth, and global competitiveness.

Changes to Vehicle Excise Duty, company car tax on double cab pick-up trucks and the approach to emissions testing of hybrid vehicles, were discussed as part of the BVRLA’s recent ‘Navigating New Vehicle Tax and Testing’ webinar. It can now be viewed online.

BVRLA Chief Executive Toby Poston will be attending the latest Council for Net Zero Transport (CfNZT) quarterly update event, chaired by The Rt Hon Lord Deben, taking place later this week.