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WLTP effect brings 14.5% rise for EU registrations
EU registrations rose 14.5% in September; a rise largely attributed to lower-than-usual sales in the same month last year.
16 October, 2019
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Neil Wilson appointed Ford Fleet director for Britain and Ireland
Ford has named Neil Wilson as its new fleet director for Britain and Ireland.
15 October, 2019
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New electric van to bring 21st century take on Morris J-type
Morris Commercial has published a latest teaser image of its forthcoming Morris JE, which revives the iconic Morris J-type van as a 21st century electric
14 October, 2019
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Renault and Waymo explore autonomous mobility service in Paris region
Renault and Waymo are looking into the implementation of an autonomous mobility service between Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport and the La Défense business district in
14 October, 2019
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Thomas Sedran named chair of ACEA’s Light Commercial Vehicle Committee
Thomas Sedran, chairman of the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Board of Management, has been named by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) as chairman for its
14 October, 2019
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Sofico integrates Indicata into Miles to bring real-time fleet insights
Autorola and Sofico have forged a new partnership that will bring real-time market insights and specific KPIs for fleet.
14 October, 2019
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Toyota previews RAV4 plug-in hybrid
Toyota’s new RAV4 plug-in hybrid – the most powerful RAV4 yet – is to debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show next month ahead of
11 October, 2019
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Second-gen Toyota Mirai ups game on styling, performance and practicality
Toyota has previewed its forthcoming Mirai hydrogen fuel cell vehicle with a new concept that shows how the second-generation model advances the game in styling, performance
11 October, 2019
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Dyson scraps electric vehicles project
British technology company Dyson says it’s pulled the plug on its electric vehicles project after determining it was not commercially viable.
11 October, 2019
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Volkswagen Golf previewed in design sketches
Volkswagen has issued two design sketches of the eighth-generation Golf, giving an insight into its design.
10 October, 2019
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Toyota to acquire Inchcape Fleet Solutions
Toyota Fleet Mobility (TFM) is to acquire Inchcape’s fleet management and leasing subsidiary, Inchcape Fleet Solutions (IFS) for £100m as it looks to expand further
10 October, 2019
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New brand Moblyx launches to bring mobile apps for fleet and mobility customers
Fleet and mobility customers are being targeted with two new apps that could streamline their operations.
10 October, 2019
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Surging support for EVs shows urgent need for greater infrastructure
Public support for electric vehicles is fast rising, putting increased pressure on the need for expanded charging infrastructure.
9 October, 2019
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Used diesel demand strong in top 5 EU but performance varies
Diesel demonisation may have hit new car sales but it’s also brought different used car dynamics across the top five European markets, despite continued strong
9 October, 2019
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Peugeot 208 ‘narrowly misses out’ on five-star Euro NCAP rating
The new Peugeot 208 has dropped a Euro NCAP star compared to its predecessor after meeting five-star requirements in all areas bar protection of vulnerable
9 October, 2019
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Energy industry leader joins ChargePoint board
Former PowerTeam Services CEO Roxanne Bowman has joined ChargePoint’s board of directors.
9 October, 2019
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Volvo-Geely engine spin-off to become hybrid specialist
Volvo Cars and Geely are looking into plans to merge their existing petrol and diesel engine operations into a stand-alone business that would also supply
7 October, 2019
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Find out how vehicle technology can reduce road risk at free webinar
Fleets can get an insight into how vehicle technology can help reduce risk, with the help of a free webinar from Brake.
7 October, 2019
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Appyway and Liftshare to bring car sharing and smart parking to fleets
A new car sharing and smart parking solution is to be targeted at large fleets under a partnership between Liftshare and AppyWay.
7 October, 2019
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UK’s KeeResources acquired by Auto Trader Group
Auto Trader Group has acquired UK-based automotive data and solutions provider KeeResources Limited for an undisclosed amount.
4 October, 2019
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AI technology leader joins Teletrac Navman
Teletrac Navman has appointed AI specialist Dr Jens Meggers as president as it looks to place more focus on the use of AI for future
3 October, 2019
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Drivy rebrands as Getaround and introduces new car sharing option
Peer-to-peer car sharing service Drivy has rebranded as Getaround six months after its acquisition by the US car sharing company of the same name.
3 October, 2019
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Enterprise ‘Plus Your Points’ brings enhanced rewards for members
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has launched its annual Plus Your Points promotion, bringing registered Enterprise Plus members the ability to earn double points on qualifying rentals.
3 October, 2019
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Michelin UK names new MD
Chris Smith has been named as the new managing director of Michelin UK, replacing James Alderman, who has retired.
1 October, 2019
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Plug-in hybrid eco benefits too dependent on driver compliance
Hybrid cars could provide a lower-risk way of reducing carbon emissions compared to plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), potentially helping to cut CO2 faster, according to a
30 September, 2019
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KAR Auction Services rebrands as KAR Global
KAR Auction Services has rebranded as ‘KAR Global’ to reflect its focus on global solutions for global customers.
30 September, 2019
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ALD to add 15,000 hybrids and EVs to fleet across Europe
ALD has been granted a €250m (£222m) loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB), which will be used to add 15,000 hybrid and electric vehicles
30 September, 2019
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Ford targets SMEs with connected vehicle app
Ford has launched a professional version of its FordPass consumer app to provide SMEs with a variety of connected vehicle services, from booking a service
27 September, 2019
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Bynx software update brings slicker user experience
Bynx has launched a new version of its fleet and mobility management platform as it looks to streamline the user experience.
26 September, 2019
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Paragon routing and scheduling software gets Polish language option
Paragon has launched a Polish language option of its routing and scheduling software to meet growing demand within Eastern Europe.
26 September, 2019