Trade Associations

Moreton Cullimore, RHA, giving a speech

RHA Parliamentary reception – government ...

Jan 22, 2024Comments off

More than 200 guests attended the RHA’s Parliamentary Reception at the Palace of Westminster on 10 January. Hauliers, coach operators, stakeholders and parliamentarians heard from

Lorries on a motorway

December road freight prices reach 2023 pea...

Jan 16, 2024Comments off

As 2023 drew to a close, road freight prices reached their highest point since December 2022, as anticipated by the industry. With fuel prices rising

Customers taking out a vehicle leasing agreement

BVRLA: Fleets feed further growth with EV u...

Jan 11, 2024Comments off

The BVRLA leasing fleet has reached a six-year high, recording 2.2% year-on-year growth to approach levels last seen in Q4 2017. The association’s latest Leasing

Lorries on a motorway

Road freight prices rise unexpectedly

Dec 18, 2023Comments off

As costs mount in the busiest period of the year, the latest data from the TEG Road Transport Price Index has shown a jump in

Electric car being charged

Prioritise operators’ needs to help meet ...

Dec 15, 2023Comments off

The RHA is calling for an HGV and coach infrastructure plan that supports the needs of operators on the journey to net zero. Commercial vehicle

Electric car being charged

Fleets entering “tougher” period of ele...

Dec 11, 2023Comments off

Fleets are starting to enter a “tougher” period of electrification in 2024, the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) is reporting. Paul Hollick, chair, said that

Gerry Keaney

Growth back on the agenda for 2024

Dec 07, 2023Comments off

The vehicle rental and leasing sector is feeling positive about 2024. The BVRLA’s latest Industry Outlook report shows members are predicting growth across virtually all

Delivery van

New van demand grows for 11th month

Dec 06, 2023Comments off

Britain’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market grew by 12.7% in November as 27,433 vans, pickups and 4x4s joined Britain’s fleets, according to the latest

New Car Sales

Fleets fuel new car market

Dec 05, 2023Comments off

The UK new car market grew by 9.5% in November to reach 156,525 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers

Mechanic checking vehicles

BVRLA updates Fair Wear & Tear Standar...

Dec 05, 2023Comments off

The BVRLA has launched a revised version of its Fair Wear and Tear Standard for Commercial Vehicles and Minibuses. The Guide is widely accepted across