BVRLA News, November/December 2015

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November/December 2015

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BVRLA News The bimonthly newsletter of the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association

VW promises to assist customers on emissions Volkswagen Group has pledged to work with the BVRLA to ensure that they – and their customers – receive ongoing communications and assistance as it deals with the aftermath of its emissions issue. VW Group UK Managing Director Paul Willis met with the association and a cross-section of members in early December, where he provided an update on the current situation and promised to support the fleet industry. On the issue of potentially inaccurate CO2 figures, he confirmed that there was no need to make any retrospective changes to the certified emissions for VW Group cars already on the road. A small number of model variants would have their published CO2 figures adjusted going forward (as in the normal course of production and testing). Willis said that for customers who had any of these vehicles currently on order, VW Group would be in contact with the leasing companies that have affected orders to

agree the best way to manage them and minimise any inconvenience. For members affected by the NOxrelated service action relating to approximately 1.2 million VW Group cars in the UK, the BVRLA has agreed to work with the carmaker to co-ordinate a communications strategy. This will include understanding timelines for vehicle service actions and details of a range of potential mobility solutions that will be made available to affected drivers. Willis confirmed that the service action would be completed at no cost to the customer and that VW Group would communicate with fleets using whichever channel worked for them. The BVRLA will continue to monitor both issues to ensure that VW addresses any impact on members and their customers. u Members can stay abreast of the latest developments regarding the VW emissions story via the association’s dedicated advice page: www.bvrla.co.uk/advice

Chancellor’s plans hit company car drivers Autumn Statement and Spending Review focus on benefit-in-kind tax bands, with diesel supplement targeted. page 4 Roundtables set out to shape policy A series of BVRLA meetings between members, experts and government officials aims to inspire action on industry concerns. page 5 Industry Conference: Minister recognises sector’s contribution The role of the vehicle rental and leasing sector in the UK economy has not gone unnoticed. page 6 Dates for your diary! The calendar of BVRLA events for 2016 has been unveiled. page 8 It’s Paxman! TV inquisitor Jeremy Paxman will be the headline speaker at the BVRLA Annual Dinner in March 2016. page 8

BVRLA Annual Review: The 2015 edition of the BVRLA’s Annual Review has been published. Hard copies have been sent out to all members, and the publication is also available to read online: www.bvrla.co.uk/annual-review.

Leasing figures rise The BVRLA’s latest survey shows the number of vehicles on fleet continued to rise in the third quarter. page 9

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