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Volkswagen raises the roof on T-Roc
Volkswagen has revealed its new drop-top, the T-Roc Cabriolet, which it says will appeal to a more lifestyle-focused customer.
15 August, 2019
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BMW 225xe Active Tourer treated to 25% more electric range
BMW has launched the new and improved BMW 225xe Active Tourer plug-in hybrid (PHEV), featuring 25% more electric range and 15% lower CO2 emissions, taking
12 August, 2019
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Dutch corporate drivers look to employers for charging their electric vehicle
Three-quarters of Dutch corporate drivers with an electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle report that there are not always enough charging stations available at the workplace.
9 August, 2019
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Mercedes-Benz to show off new electric EQV at Frankfurt Motor Show
Mercedes-Benz has announced it will show for the first time its high-capacity electric “sedan” EQV, alongside other plug-in vehicles and trade-fair firsts at the IAA
8 August, 2019
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Cryptocurrency to the rescue of road safety?
Dolphin Technologies’ Mobilio cryptocurrency could be the answer to saving lives by reducing the desire for drivers to check mobile phones when behind the wheel.
8 August, 2019
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Juvare expands operations in European market
Juvare – maker of incident management system, WebEOC – has announced significant expansion in Europe, following a key hire.
8 August, 2019
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BMW 530e gets 30% range increase and 20% lower CO2
The popular plug-in hybrid BMW 5 Series, 530e, has been updated with the latest battery cell technology, which sees it offer an electric range of
5 August, 2019
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ViaVan launches app for first/last mile service
ViaVan has announced a new public transportation deployment on behalf of Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) to bring first-and-last mile delivery solutions to train stations in the
2 August, 2019
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Opel Combo Life gets new three-cylinder petrol engine
Opel has added a new top-of-the-range petrol engine to the Combo Life range.
2 August, 2019
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SEAT to offer corporate carsharing through Respiro
Announced at ‘Madrid on the move by SEAT’, the company will begin offering carsharing services through Respiro.
1 August, 2019
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Audi introduces new cheaper reduced-range e-tron
Audi’s smaller battery pack and lower power e-tron 50 quattro should offer more fleet appeal for the company’s first pure-electric car.
1 August, 2019
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New Sportback added to Audi Q3 range
The new Audi Q3 Sportback will be available to order next month, complementing the second generation Q3 range.
29 July, 2019
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Over-emitting Euro 6 vehicles jeopardise clean air zones
Both the UK’s DVSA and Allow Independent Road-testing (AIR) have conducted tests on Euro 6 cars, finding most emit higher NOx emissions than the limit
26 July, 2019
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B2B customers gain access to Free2Move Rent’s database
As part of its short-term car rental business, Free2Move, Groupe PSA’s mobility brand, is opening up the Free2Move Rent database to B2B customers.
25 July, 2019
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European car market drops in June, as SUV sales decline
Following two consecutive months of growth, the European car market dropped in June by 7.9%, with 1.49 million vehicles registered, reports Jato Dynamics, with fingers
25 July, 2019
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VisionTrack appoints new european sales director
VisionTrack – a provider of connected vehicle cameras and video telematics – has appointed Vernon Bonser as European sales director.
25 July, 2019
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Nissan to cut 12,500 jobs globally
In the wake of its first quarter results, Nissan will cut 12,500 jobs across its global workforce, as well as a reduced model line-up.
25 July, 2019
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Daimler Financial Services becomes Daimler Mobility AG
Today, 24 July 2019, Daimler Financial Services AG will begin operating under the name of Daimler Mobility AG.
24 July, 2019
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Trakm8 expands in Ireland
Trakm8 is expanding its telematics, vehicle cameras, optimisation and fleet management solutions presence in Ireland by signing up as an associate member of the Freight
23 July, 2019
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Driving bans imposed in Paris and Lyon
French temporary environmental zones are already in place following the current heatwave in Europe.
23 July, 2019
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Škoda releases two new equipment packages for Fabia
New Black and Comfort packages will join the Škoda Fabia line-up for the 2020 Model Year.
23 July, 2019
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BAIC invests in Daimler
Beijing Automotive Group Co. Ltd. (BAIC Group) becomes the latest investor in Daimler AG with a 5% stake following a strategic partnership that has been
23 July, 2019
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Volvo recalls more than 500,000 cars following engine fire risk
Investigations by Volvo Cars has identified that in very rare cases, the plastic engine intake manifold may melt and deform on certain models.
22 July, 2019
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European emissions ‘mixed progress’, says EEA
Only “mixed progress” has been made by EU Member States in reducing emissions under their UN convention obligations, with 2017 observing increases in several emissions
22 July, 2019
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ALD Automotive launches ALD Carmarket in UK
ALD Automotive has launched a new digital sales platform, offering ex-lease vehicles to buy at a fixed price, auction, sealed bid or countdown price drop.
18 July, 2019
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MG confirms launch of three new EVs by 2021
MG is setting its sights on electrified vehicles to act as the tip of its fleet sales increases with two new plug-in hybrid models and
18 July, 2019
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Navara specs reveal tough and efficient Nissan pickup
Nissan’s latest Navara pickup specification reveals new technology, a six-speed transmission and improved efficiency.
10 July, 2019
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BMW reveals third-generation X6
BMW has revealed the new X6, with a slightly larger more modern design, technology and equipment updates, and driver assistance features.
4 July, 2019
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Ionity rollout across UK motorway network buoyed by Extra deal
Ionity – a joint venture between Daimler, Ford, BMW and the Volkswagen Group with Audi and Porsche – has formed a partnership deal with Extra
28 June, 2019
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Volkswagen’s WeShare gets out-of-hours access to supermarket chargers
Volkswagen’s newly launched WeShare car sharing service in Berlin will be able to additionally charge its cars at Lidl and Kaufland supermarket chains, following a
28 June, 2019