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Toyota and Daihatsu to establish company for emerging markets
Toyota and subsidiary Daihatsu are to create a new company responsible for developing affordable compact vehicles for emerging markets.
Kia reveals new Picanto
Kia has published official sketches of the third-generation Picanto prior to a full reveal at the Geneva motor show next March.
Audi to reveal near-production Q8 concept at Detroit
Audi is to preview its forthcoming Q8 luxury SUV with a near-production concept at the coming Detroit motor show.
Hertz Global signed up as Cathay Pacific’s exclusive car rental service provider
Cathay Pacific has named Hertz Global as its exclusive car rental service provider.
Facelifted Octavia Scout brings increased capability and kit
The final model in the latest Octavia line-up to be facelifted, the reworked Octavia Scout brings the latest front-end, as well as LED fog lights
Volkswagen teases electric car concept ahead of Detroit
Volkswagen is to reveal the second car in its I.D. family at the Detroit motor show next month.
Volkswagen develops position in Africa car market with new assembly facility
Volkswagen has opened a new assembly facility in Kenya in line with its plans to develop its position in the African car market.
EU commercial vehicle demand back on track in November
Commercial vehicle registrations in the EU increased 13.2% in November, following a decline in the preceding month, helping to put the market strongly ahead of
Smart starts new flexible rental scheme
Smart has implemented a new rental scheme in several German and French cities.
Honda enters talks on self-driving cars with Alphabet’s Waymo
Honda says it’s entered formal discussion with Alphabet Inc’s Waymo self-driving division over self-driving technology.
Mercedes-Benz Vans beats 2015 sales record in first 11 months
Mercedes-Benz Vans is to set a new record for unit sales in 2016, driven by strong growth in private and fleet vehicles as well as
Skoda reveals facelifted Octavia vRS
Skoda has taken the wraps off its facelifted Octavia vRS, which brings new styling plus a lower ride height and extra power for the petrol
Fleet Complete named as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers 2017
Toronto-based fleet tracking specialist is among the winners of Mediacorp’s Greater Toronto’s Top Employers 2017 competition.
AlertDriving launches new training programme for company drivers
Driver risk management specialist AlertDriving has launched a new training programme for fleets, described as a “totally new, unique approach to driver training”.
Fleet Logistics sets out priorities for coming months
Fleet Logistics’ recently appointed CEO has set out the firm’s top priorities in the coming months as he marks his first 100 days in the
Element-Arval Global Alliance expands in Latin America
The Element-Arval Global Alliance has added RDA Renting as a new member, expanding its fleet management services to 50 countries.
PSA Group launches car sharing scheme in Madrid
The scheme – dubbed Emov – is the result of a JV between the PSA and EYSA groups and is being run under PSA’s new
EU true fleet sector sees strong November
The EU-5 true fleet market is accelerating towards a strong finish for 2016, latest data from Dataforce indicates.
ABAX partners with China Mobile Ltd
Vehicle telematics specialist ABAX has signed a five-year partnership with China Mobile Ltd.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter proves reliability for German bakery
A German bakery famed for its traditional Christmas cookies is continuing to rely on Mercedes-Benz vans after 30 years of running vehicles from the brand.
European Commission outlines plans for new vehicle safety technologies
Active and passive safety including automatic emergency braking systems and active lane keeping technology could be mandatory on new vehicles in the future under European
Iveco restructures JV with SAIC to address Chinese market needs
Iveco and SAIC are to restructure their joint ventures in China to further boost market development.
VW teases seven-seat Tiguan Allspace ahead of Detroit reveal
Volkswagen has confirmed it will launch a seven-seat version of the Tiguan next year in Europe, China and North America.
GM starts testing autonomous vehicles in Michigan
General Motors is to start testing autonomous vehicles on public roads in Michigan.
NAFA partners with PARAR Brazilian fleet association
NAFA Fleet Management Association in North America has partnered with Instituto PARAR, the Brazilian light-duty fleet association.
Opel plans for staggered launch of Ampera-e due to limited production
Opel has said that sales of its new Ampera-e will kick off in Norway – the most mature electric vehicle market in Europe – first
Italian State Police deploys Jeep and Alfa Romeo fleet
The Italian State Police has taken delivery of the first in a number of new Jeep and Alfa Romeo fleet vehicles.
Mercedes reveals E-Class Coupé
Mercedes has unveiled its new E-Class Coupé, which launches next year, bringing increased space and latest technologies.
EU passenger car registrations up 7.1% in 2016
Demand for passenger cars in the UK rebounded in November, helping to push the market to a 7.1% increase year to date.
Paragon introduces Japanese language interface for routing and scheduling software
Paragon has launched a Japanese language option as it reports growing global take-up of its routing and scheduling software.
VW Group invests in Hubject eRoaming platform
The Volkswagen Group has invested in the Hubject digital EV charging platform as it pushes ahead with plans to transform itself into a leader in e-mobility.
MAN Truck & Bus UK names new MD
Thomas Hemmerich is to succeed Simon Elliott as managing director of MAN Truck & Bus UK from 1 February 2017 as the company ramps up
EkoFlota showcases latest eco developments to Polish fleet market
The organisers of the 1st International Trade Fair for Environmental Fleet EkoFlota: Innovation, Environment, Mobility have reported great results for the 2016 event.
‘Zero Road Deaths’ study scoops International Road Safety Award
A new report that sets out new approaches to road safety has won the 2017 Special Award of the Prince Michael of Kent International Road
Audi launches new mobility service at Munich Airport
Audi has launched its Audi on demand car sharing service in Munich, marking its first German location.
New Chevin website includes extra regional sites
Chevin Fleet Solutions has completely redeveloped its website to bring extended regional sites for its expanding global audience.
European Commission to take action on member states over VW scandal
The European Commission is to clamp down on seven member states, including the Germany and UK, for their role in not preventing the Volkswagen emissions
In-car Cleverness partners with Aeris to provide fleets with more reliable data
Telematics provider In-car Cleverness has boosted data and network capabilities for its fleet customers under a new collaboration with cellular network operator Aeris.
New Renault Kangoo Z.E. to gain 50% more range
Renault is to present a new Kangoo Z.E. with 50% more range at the 2017 European Motor Show in January, following the addition of a
Audis to communicate with traffic lights in Las Vegas
Audi has started to deploy new technology that will communicate with traffic lights and tells drivers when the lights will go green to help optimise
Toyota targets fun and frugality to next hybrids
Toyota is targeting lighter, more efficient and more engaging drives from its next-generation hybrid system, which it says will feature in 60% of vehicles it
Vulog to expand into US
Vulog, a European specialist in car sharing technology, is to expand into the US, as it continues to build on its successes in Europe and
Toyota pilots hybrid car sharing schemes
Toyota is piloting a full hybrid car sharing scheme within Europe.Deployed in Dublin, Ireland and Forlì, Italy, the scheme is dubbed is dubbed Yuko –
Industry pays tribute to Dr Will Murray
The fleet and road safety industry is mourning the loss of international occupational road safety expert Dr Will Murray who passed away suddenly last weekend from an undiagnosed
Opel reveals new Insignia
Opel has published the first images of the new Insignia prior to its unveiling next March at the Geneva Motor Show.
LeasePlan wins Xylem award
Xylem, a leading global water technology company, has awarded LeasePlan for its commitment to the development and implementation of Xylem’s ‘LeanFleet’ programme.
VW Group launches mobility services company
Volkswagen Group has revealed plans for its new mobility services company, dubbed MOIA. MOIA will develop and market its own mobility services either independently or in partnership
New partnership to offer journey management software to fleets
Strategic Analytics Team (SAT), a specialist in logistics Operational Expertise Management specialist, has partnered with Australian technology company JESI Management Solutions to offer journey management
EU carmakers set out plans for connected car data
Europe’s automobile manufacturers and automotive suppliers are to join forces to find a solution for secure and safe access to vehicle data to interested market
Dutch police sign agreement for 300 Mercedes-Benz Sprinters
The Dutch police have taken delivery of the first of 300 new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 316 CDI vans.
Dieter Zetsche re-elected ACEA president for 2017
Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche is to take the role of president of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) for a second year running.
