Trade Associations

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

Logistics

Logistics investment needed to avoid econom...

Nov 21, 2023Comments off

The Chancellor should prioritise support for the logistics sector in this week’s Autumn Statement, to avert the damage that an economic downturn could cause to

Record zero emission truck uptake

Nov 17, 2023Comments off

British demand for new heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) grew by 14.9% in the third quarter of 2023 with 11,531 trucks serving purposes from supermarket deliveries

BVRLA launches three-point plan for fleet decarbonisation

BVRLA launches three-point plan for fleet d...

Nov 10, 2023Comments off

The BVRLA has announced its key asks of government for the fleet sector, calling for certainty, focus and fairness in the transition to zero-emission road