Trade Associations

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

HMRC updates advisory fuel and electric rates from 1 March 2026

Alternative Fuels for Road Freight Strategy...

Nov 09, 2023Comments off

Yesterday, (08/11/2023), the Western Gateway and Peninsula Transport Sub-national Transport Bodies (STBs) launch their Alternative Fuels for Road Freight Strategy for the South West. This

Longer Semi-Trailer

Longer semi-trailer trials extended until F...

Nov 03, 2023Comments off

Following months of campaigning by the RHA, the Longer Semi-Trailer trial has now been extended until the 29th February 2024. Declan Pang, RHA Director of

Labcraft hits the road for National Lorry Week

Labcraft hits the road for National Lorry W...

Nov 02, 2023Comments off

Labcraft, industry-leading designers and manufacturers of low-voltage LED lighting for commercial vehicles, are supporting National Lorry Week – the annual RHA roadshow which celebrates the

Rear view of a white CHAS van driving in a city. Motion blurred city background with buildings and trees.

CHAS works with Driving for Better Business

Nov 01, 2023Comments off

The CHAS Vehicle Compliance Standard is a new way for fleet operators to align their fleet safety with their existing health and safety procedures. Standards