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The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles has confirmed several changes relating to how heavier zero-emission vans are regulated. The changes come into force on 10 June 2025 and bring driving licence rules for heavier zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) in line with their petrol and diesel equivalents. Until then, current rules will continue to apply.

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has updated its guidance around the transition rules for double-cab pickups, relating to Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) changes that came into force in April this year, following input from the BVRLA.

Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood recently met with the BVRLA and representatives from commercial vehicle members and stakeholders to discuss the role the Government can play in supporting the electric van transition.

BVRLA Chief Executive Toby Poston and BVRLA Chair Lakshmi Moorthy met with Transport Minister Lillian Greenwood today (6 May) to discuss the sector’s role in supporting road transport decarbonisation.

The Commercial Vehicle (CV) Show this year will feature cutting-edge vehicles, equipment and technology and provide insights into industry trends and challenges.

The focus of the BVRLA’s programme of Forums is to bring subject matter experts together to discuss the key issues, trends and opportunities that are dominating the landscapes in which members operate.

The leasing sector held its ground in 2024 in the face of changeable consumer confidence, growing a modest 0.65% year on year. Budgetary constraints and economic uncertainty took hold of some segments, causing demand to go in different directions between personal and business contracts, with a similar divergence between vans (volume down 10.96%) and cars (up 4.9%). 

The Government confirmed yesterday (31 March) that the Plug-in Truck Grant will continue at current grant levels and annual limits per end customer into the 2025/26 financial year.

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC, a Commons Select Committee) has released a report highlighting key issues in the UK’s public EV charging infrastructure. It points to slow progress at motorway service areas, regional disparities in local authority rollout outside London, and challenges around cost and accessibility for those unable to charge at home.

One in four new vehicles cars registered last month were electric, although the UK new car market fell slightly in February, down -1% to 84,054 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Milence, the joint venture between Daimler Truck, TRATON GROUP, and Volvo Group, has officially launched its first UK public charging hub in Immingham.