Category : News
More range and less CO2 for new 3 Series plug-in hybrid
BMW’s forthcoming 2019 3 Series 330e Sedan will offer extra range and performance but with lower CO2 emissions when it goes on sale next summer.
Draft Brexit deal is positive first step, says UK motor industry
The UK’s Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has cautiously greeted the draft Brexit deal after months of highlighting the need to safeguard the future of the UK automotive industry.
EV-only car sharing club goes live in Malta
The first car sharing club in Malta has now launched, bringing EV-only motoring to the island.
ALD grows global fleet 9.8%
ALD Automotive’s global fleet of managed vehicles was up 9.8% to 1.63m at the end of September, said to be the result of sustained investments in technology.
Net profits down at LeasePlan due to Turkish currency woes
LeasePlan has announced Q3 2018 results, which saw net profits fall as a result of the crash in the Turkish lira.
Belgian postal service deploys MiX Telematics
Belgian postal service Bpost has adopted a fleet telematics solution from MiX Telematics to address safety, efficiency and compliance requirements.
WLTP continues to hit UK true fleet
The UK’s true fleet sector has suffered a second monthly fall as the switch to WLTP continued to take its toll.
Toyota starts hydrogen FCEV trials in Australia
Three Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) have gone on trial with a council in Melbourne, Australia, to help cut CO2 and provide real-world evaluation of the vehicles.
Expansion for Ram Tracking in Canada
Vehicle tracking specialist Ram Tracking has moved to new offices in Canada in line with its increasing headcount and future expansion plans.
TomTom Telematics named largest provider of fleet management solutions in Europe
Market analyst firm Berg Insight has named TomTom Telematics as the largest provider of fleet management solutions in Europe for the fourth successive year.
European Commission clears Daimler-BMW mobility JVs
The European Commission has cleared the creation of six mobility-related joint ventures by Daimler and BMW, subject to conditions.
New Mitsubishi L200 ups comfort, durability and tech
Mitsubishi has comprehensively upgraded the L200 one-tonne pickup, aimed at improving comfort and durability to cater for both business and private use.
New Autovista solution delivers real-time insights on European used car trends
Autovista Group is launching a new subscription service to provide indepth residual value data on Europe’s used car markets – including highlighting the impact of governments’ clean air policies.
Norwegian true fleet market still at near-record levels
2017 remains a record year for Norwegian true fleet registrations but 2018 is not far behind, new research reveals.
Opel to research EV ‘charging infrastructure of the future’
Opel is to conduct research into an intelligent charging infrastructure to support future electro-mobility as it ramps ups its EV development.
Bonn and Cologne slapped with diesel bans
Older diesels are to be banned from Bonn and Cologne from April 2019 following a court ruling.
LeasePlan CFO and COO Europe depart from Board
LeasePlan has announced that Gijsbert de Zoeten, chief financial officer, and Marco van Kalleveen, chief operating officer Europe are to resign from their board positions with immediate effect.
Renault plants to build new Nissan and Mitsubishi vans
Renault’s manufacturing facilities in Maubeuge and Sandouville in France are to build new vans for Nissan and Mitsubishi.
Smart EV charger brings multiple benefits for fleet drivers
Dubbed “the UK’s smartest charger”, a new home charging solution is to launch early next year to bring multiple benefits for EV drivers.
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi invests in Transit mobility app
Alliance Ventures, the strategic venture capital arm of Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, has announced today that it has invested in the latest round of funding in mobility app Transit.
Seat expands Amazon Alexa roll-out
Seat is rolling out its in-vehicle Amazon Alexa voice service to Android users in Spain, Italy and France.
ViaVan on-demand ridesharing to launch in fourth city
ViaVan is to bring its on-demand ride-sharing scheme to Milton Keynes in the UK, marking its fourth city launch.
German true fleet market takes severe hit
The German new car market went from its best true fleet month ever to its lowest total market in more than 30 years over the course of August and September.
WLTP drags down Italian true fleet sector
The Italian true fleet market fell 33.8% in September following a 25.5% upturn in August as the switch to WLTP took its toll.
Ford names new UK sales director ahead of Kevin Griffin retirement
Lisa Brankin has been appointed as director, sales, Ford of Britain, from 1 January 2019, replacing Kevin Griffin who retires after more than 40 years of service.
Baidu to test autonomous cars under Ford and Volvo tie-ups
Chinese internet giant Baidu is to start testing self-driving cars in China under separate deals with Ford and Volvo.
Swarco eVolt launches new pan-European charging platform
Charging point supplier Swarco eVolt has launched a pan-European new network for its own eVolt charging points as well as third party-manufactured charging stations.
Opel Insignia gets flagship connectivity tech
Opel is launching its new-generation Multimedia and Multimedia Navi Pro units in the Insignia to enhance connectivity on its flagship model.
ALD Automotive signs connected car partnership with Vinli
ALD Automotive has signed a deal with connected car platform provider Vinli in a move to enhance the driver experience and bring enhanced Total Cost of Ownership for fleets.
PSA’s Free2move Carsharing service makes US debut
PSA’s Free2Move Carsharing service has launched in Washington, marking its debut in the US.
Top news of the week
VW and Ford alliance to explore EVs, autonomous vehicles and mobility services 
Facelifted Mondeo includes hybrid estate and new diesel tech 
LeasePlan reveals most EV-ready markets 
IFW readers offered free entry to 2019 International Fleet Meeting 
2019 Toyota Corolla starts production in UK 
UK True Fleet continues WLTP recovery 
Škoda teases new urban crossover