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Ford to start testing autonomous cars on European roads next year
Ford is to begin European testing of autonomous cars in 2017, expanding on its existing research in the US.
1 December, 2016
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European fleet market up 3.1% in October
The EU-5 True Fleet market remained positive in October according to latest Dataforce figures despite the challenges seen in some markets.
1 December, 2016
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TBR Global Chauffeuring to offer worldwide booking via KDS Neo
TBR Global Chauffeuring has signed up with KDS, a global provider of corporate travel and expense management software solutions, to offer a worldwide chauffeur travel
1 December, 2016
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Bluemove launches car sharing service in Barcelona
Spanish car sharing specialist Bluemove has expanded its service to Barcelona.
1 December, 2016
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Ford unveils new Fiesta
Ford has unveiled its seventh-generation Fiesta, which introduces new technologies, powertrains and personalisation options as well as the debut of an upscale Vignale model and
1 December, 2016
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Pan-European telematics alliance to take collaborative activities to new level
Fleet telematics experts have held a landmark meeting in London to forge closer pan-European ties. The meeting at the Savoy Hotel was attended by 17
30 November, 2016
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Swedish police deploy Volvo V90
Police forces in Sweden are to become the first across the globe to take delivery of the Volvo V90 estate for emergency vehicle use.
30 November, 2016
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Volvo’s global fleet customers given chance to interactively explore new S90
Volvo has provided its global fleet customers with the chance to interactively exploring the new S90 and its technologies in 3D.
29 November, 2016
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Caroline Parot named CEO of Europcar Group to accelerate its strategic deployment
Europcar Group has appointed Caroline Parot as its new CEO, succeeding Philippe Germond, who is living the group.
29 November, 2016
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VW Group signs deal to produce vehicles in Algeria
The Volkswagen Group is to form a joint venture with Algerian sales partner SOVAC to assemble vehicles in the local market.
29 November, 2016
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Applied Driving Techniques to expand global presence under new appointment
Fleet compliance and risk management specialist Applied Driving Techniques (ADT) has appointed Martin Hill to the newly created role of head of global consultancy as it looks
29 November, 2016
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ALD Automotive showcases latest innovations in Amsterdam
The latest innovations in the global and Dutch leasing markets have come under focus in an event by ALD Automotive.
28 November, 2016
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VW hints at new name for possible CC replacement
Volkswagen is to launch an all-new executive saloon from next year that brings sleek new styling and could mark a rebrand of the former CC.
28 November, 2016
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EU CV registrations remain up YtD despite October decline
Demand for commercial vehicles in the EU declined -2.4% in October, bringing a 21-month run of consecutive growth to an end.
28 November, 2016
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CHP Consulting rebrands as Alfa
CHP Consulting, supplier of the Alfa Systems software platform for asset finance companies, is to rebrand is Alfa.
28 November, 2016
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AlphaFlex business mobility solution launches in Belgium
Alphabet has launched its AlphaFlex business mobility solution in Belgium following successful trials.
25 November, 2016
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Fleet Logistics merges with Fleet Company GmbH
Fleet Logistics has announced it is merging with Fleet Company GmbH to create the Fleet Logistics Group.
24 November, 2016
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ALD Automotive to enhance French EV charging solutions under new partnership
ALD Automotive has teamed up with G2 Mobility, a specialist in electric charging terminals, to enhance services to its electric vehicle customers in France.
22 November, 2016
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Report backs calls for EU target to reduce serious road injuries
Calls for the EU to set a target on reducing the number of people seriously injured in road collisions have been backed up by newly
22 November, 2016
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Jato Dynamics appoints chief data & digital officer
Ian Roberts has joined the JATO Dynamics Executive Board in the newly created role of chief data & digital officer.
22 November, 2016
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New defensive driver education programme launched solely for electric vehicles
Said to be a world first, a new IVV Diamond accredited defensive driver education programme that focuses entirely on the use of electric vehicles has
22 November, 2016
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Fleet operators asked opinions on EVs for European Commission research
Fleet operators in the UK and Europe are being asked to provide feedback on plug-in electric vehicles as part of a project to support their
18 November, 2016
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Volvo trials concierge service for XC90 and S90 drivers
A new concierge service that would take care of servicing, cleaning and refuelling for XC90 and S90 drivers is being trialled by Volvo.
18 November, 2016
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Opel to expand SUV range with 2017 Grandland X
Opel has confirmed details for its third SUV, which joins the line-up from 2017 and will be dubbed the Grandland X.
17 November, 2016
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Berno Kleinherenbrink appointed SVP Commercial at LeasePlan
LeasePlan Corporation N.V. has named Berno Kleinherenbrink as its new senior vice president commercial.
17 November, 2016
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EU passenger car registrations stable in October
European passenger car registrations fell slightly in October but remained positive year to date.
17 November, 2016
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MyGeotab software app now available in Google Play Store
The MyGeotab fleet management software app is now available in the Google Play Store.
17 November, 2016
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Mazda clean diesel CX-5 signals renewed interest in diesel cars in US
Mazda is to offer the SKYACTIV-D 2.2 clean diesel engine in the new Mazda CX-5 for North America from the second half of 2017.
17 November, 2016
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Toyota to establish in-house venture company to accelerate EV development
Toyota has announced that it will establish an in-house venture company responsible for developing electric vehicles as it looks to accelerate its work in this
17 November, 2016
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SEAT launches car sharing project for employees
SEAT is to introduce a car sharing service pilot project from 2017 as it also reveals its new digital key technology to aid with car
17 November, 2016