Car Hire News

The Department for Transport’s decision to scrap the Plug in Car Grant for hybrids and reduce it by £1000 for pure electric models has been met with widespread dismay across the automotive industry. Commenting on the announcement, which will take effect from November 9th, BVRLA Chief Executive Gerry Keaney said: “The Government’s decision to cut...

The BVRLA is urging the Chancellor to use his Autumn Budget statement to energise the take up of plug-in electric vehicles and to support the vital role played by the company car. The association has warned the Government that it risks losing its zero-emission momentum unless it can deliver a fairer and well-signposted Company Car...

The BVRLA Quarterly Leasing Survey for Q2 2018 shows that lease cars continue to be substantially cleaner than the average private car, with average emissions for members’ newly registered vehicles dropping nearly 1g/km to 112.0g/km, compared to the same period in 2017. This is in stark contrast to the national average for all newly registered...

Speaking at the BT Industry Fleet Forum last week, BVRLA Director of Policy & Membership, Jay Parmar announced that as of 1 January 2019, Fleet Operators will also be eligible to join the BVRLA. BVRLA Chief Executive Gerry Keaney described the move as a natural evolution and emphasised the unique position that the BVRLA is...

The Government has published its second batch of ‘Technical Notices’ providing advice to businesses in the event of no deal being agreed between the UK and the European Union as part of the preparations for EU-Exit. Although the Government is hopeful that a deal will be reached, momentum has increased for no-deal scenario planning and...