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National Highways has advised that it will be closing the A3 in both directions between the M25 junction 10 Wisley Interchange and the Painshill roundabout at Cobham next weekend.

The association would like to give notice to all its members that the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Thursday 22 May at 9.30am.

The BVRLA has coordinated a joint letter from over 25 leading fleet operators, rental and leasing companies, and industry bodies, urging the Government to provide targeted support for the UK’s used electric vehicle (EV) market.

The Government yesterday (7 April) released details of several changes to the terms of the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate.

The terms and application of the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate will be a central topic discussed at the upcoming Fleets in Charge Conference. As decarbonisation regulations continue to be a critical issue over the coming months, the full-day conference will look at their specific impact on vehicle rental, leasing and fleet management.

The BVRLA’s Legal and Membership Director Shashi Maharaj attended the Supreme Court hearing on motor finance last week. Here, he summarises each days’ proceedings.

New research from IAM RoadSmart has revealed just how much poor driving behaviour is costing fleets - particularly smaller operations. Businesses with larger fleets could be losing over £70,000 annually due to inefficient driving styles that result in increased fuel consumption, tyre wear, and maintenance costs.

The new car market benefitted from a 12.4% boost in March as uptake rose to 357,103 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It represents the best March performance since 2019.

The Government has released details of several changes to the terms of the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate.

The companies responsible for most new electric vehicle registrations have warned the Government that a failure to support the used market will stop the zero-emission transition in its tracks. Writing to the Transport, Environmental Audit and Business Select Committees, signatories are calling for measures that support household and SME access to electric vehicles, and mitigate the volatile residual values denting market confidence.

The BVRLA has published its Annual Review for 2024. It gives members a detailed overview of the association’s services, value to members and notable successes from a year of decarbonisation imbalances and consumer rights and corresponding regulations under the spotlight.