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Goodyear’s in-tyre wireless tech trials aims to keep fleets on the road
Wireless sensors in tyres are being trialled to improve overall tyre management and maximise uptime for the fleet, by tyre manufacturer Goodyear and Tesloop, a
eDriving joins Global Road Safety Partnership
Driver training and risk reduction specialist eDriving has been named a private sector member of the Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP).
New app gauges suitability of electric cars and hybrids for drivers
A new app has launched that records and analyses drivers’ everyday travel to see if they can switch to smart or Mercedes-Benz electric or hybrid
Indicata used vehicle management software platform gets UK launch
Autorola Group’s Indicata software platform for used vehicle management is now available in the UK, providing real-time insights for OEMs and dealers.
Ford Transit Plug-in Hybrid breaks cover ahead of London trials
Ford’s forthcoming Plug-in Hybrid Transit Custom has made its first public appearance just weeks ahead of the start of London-based fleet trials.
Esso fuel network gains two new sites in Belgium
Two new Esso fuel sites are to open in Belgium, strengthening the brand’s network in the country.
Turo to enter German car sharing market following Daimler investment
US peer-to-peer car sharing startup Turo has received investment of US$92 million under a financing round co-led by Daimler Mobility Services and South Korea’s SK
Arval UK streamlines vehicle deliveries with moDel
Arval UK has reported major efficiencies in its new vehicle delivery and used vehicle collection operations following its switch to the moDel mobile electronic automotive
Mercedes-Benz to rival Uber with new London ride share service
Mercedes-Benz is to launch a new Uber-rivalling ride sharing service in Europe, kicking off with London.
Five Euro NCAP stars for Fiesta, CX-5 and Grandland X
Ford’s new Fiesta has scored five stars in the latest Euro NCAP tests, with the Mazda CX-5 and Vauxhall/Opel Grandland X also receiving top marks.
New Nissan LEAF breaks cover
The all-new Nissan LEAF will launch in Europe next January, offering a 50% increase in range, more power and partially-autonomous features.
Facelifted Kia Sorento introduces new tech
Kia is introducing new driver assistance and connectivity technologies, as well as a GT Line variant for its facelifted Sorento, which goes on sale later
Ford reveals refreshed EcoSport
Ford’s EcoSport baby SUV has been given a further facelift, introducing intelligent all-wheel drive and a new diesel engine as well as revised exterior and interior
Kia to launch crossover-inspired Picanto
Kia is to launch a softroader version of its third-generation Picanto supermini in Europe later this year.
First images and details of Honda CR-V Hybrid Prototype revealed
Honda has revealed the first images of its CR-V Hybrid Prototype, ahead of its official reveal at the 2017 IAA Frankfurt Motorshow.
Renault teases electric car concept ahead of Frankfurt
Renault has published a teaser image of a new concept, dubbed ‘Symbioz’, ahead of its reveal at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week. Marrying up
Renault teams up with Ferrovial for EV car sharing service in Madrid
Renault is joining forces with Spanish multinational Ferrovial to deploy a fleet of ZOE EVs in Madrid for a new car sharing service.
Smart showcases future electric and autonomous tech with EQ fortwo
Smart has revealed its smart vision EQ fortwo concept, which shows the carmaker’s ideas for how electric and autonomous technology could unite in the future
LeasePlan mulls IPO
LeasePlan has said it’s looking at potential Initial Public Offering (IPO) after reporting strong first half results.
Mike Camnetar joins LeasePlan USA Business Development Team as regional VP
LeasePlan USA has appointed Mike Camnetar as regional vice president within its business development team.
Frost & Sullivan’s Christoph Domke joins KPMG UK Mobility 2030 team
Christoph Domke has joined KPMG to lead its Commercial Mobility function as a director within its Mobility 2030 practice.
Kia hints new concept indicates next-gen cee’d
Kia are set to unveil a new concept car at the 2017 IAA in Frankfurt on 12 September that could indicate what the next-generation cue’s
Dacia Duster SUV refreshed
Dacia has renewed the Duster SUV with new styling that the company says improves quality and brings new equipment to the model.
MINI Electric Concept unveiled
The MINI Electric Concept will make its world debut at the 2017 IAA in Frankfurt, followed by a production version due in 2019.
Honda set to unveil its electric vision
Honda has announced it will unveil its first electric vehicle (EV) destined for Europe, the Honda Urban EV Concept, alongside a new CR-V Hybrid Prototype.
BMW sparks new higher power i3s
BMW has introduced a new higher powered version of the i3 electric super mini; the i3s, available with the 94Ah/33kWh battery and optional range extender.
Second-life batteries power charge points along Belgian and German highways
Connected Energy has installed two quick-charge stations along highways in Belgium and Germany that use second-life Renault electric vehicle batteries as power sources.
Renault-Nissan and Dongfeng to co-develop EVs
Renault-Nissan Alliance and Dongfeng have announced a joint venture that will see the two groups co-develop and sell electric vehicles (EV) in China.
Domino’s and Ford team up to deliver pizzas in self-driving cars
Domino’s Pizza and Ford have launched a world-first collaboration to deliver pizzas in self-driving vehicle trials.
Chinese carmaker Chery targets European fleets
Shanghai-based Chery is to unveil its first European-market crossover at the Frankfurt Motor Show, with a view to expanding its presence in the region’s fleet
European new car registrations at eight-year high
New car registrations in the EU grew by 2.6% in July, with a strong performance in the B-SUV segment.
Thrifty relaunches in Malta under new management
Thrifty Car Rental has enhanced its rental proposition in Malta under new management.
Cradle-to-grave approach prompts LeasePlan USA operations team reshuffle
LeasePlan USA has made three in-house appointments that it says will support a ‘life-of-the-vehicle’ approach within the company.
Audi introduces new global model name structure
Audi is introducing a new global naming strategy for engine derivatives starting this autumn to denote engine output rather than capacity in line with the
Volkswagen planning 19-model SUV range
Volkswagen is predicting 40% of its global sales volume will be SUVs in the near future, with plans for a range spanning 19 models across
Facelifted VW Golf Sportsvan to debut at Frankfurt
Volkswagen has previewed its facelifted Golf Sportsvan, which debuts at this September’s Frankfurt Motor Show alongside the T-Roc.
WEX Europe Services expands fuel supply network in France
Esso Card owner WEX Europe Services is now a reseller of the E.Leclerc fuel card in France.
Volkswagen Bus to return as an EV
Volkswagen has greenlighted production of an electric van and MPV, said to be inspired by the split-screen Transporter and Microbus of the 1950s.
Fiat joins BMW-Intel-Mobileye autonomous driving alliance
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has joined an alliance of carmakers and technology firms to help develop an autonomous driving platform open to all carmakers on a
Audi launches new eco A4 Avant and A5 Sportback g-tron models
Audi now offers two new g-tron models, the A4 Avant g-tron and A5 Sportback g-tron, which can be fuelled by Audi e-gas, conventional CNG (compressed
Toyota and Servco launch car-sharing application testing in Hawaii
A new car-sharing technology is being tested by Toyota and Servco Pacific Inc (Servco) in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Export of British-built vans, trucks and buses reliant on EU
Nearly two-thirds of British-built vans, trucks and buses were exported during the first six months of 2017, with almost all headed to the EU (94.7%),
Hyundai takes wraps off next-gen hydrogen-powered SUV
Ahead of its official launch early in 2018, Hyundai has provided an early glimpse of the next generation hydrogen-powered SUV.
RCi financing grows 14.6% by end-June 2017
To date this year, the automotive sector has grown by 4.4% in markets where RCi Bank and Services operates financing of Renault-Nissan Alliance vehicles, and
First Drive: BMW 530e iPerformance
It’s no niche car, but the 5 Series plug-in hybrid isn’t quite mainstream either, explains Alex Grant.
Nissan expands e-POWER range extended EV to Indonesian market
Nissan Motor Indonesia has confirmed the Nissan Note e-POWER range extended electric vehicle will be offered in Indonesia and be on display at GIIAS 2017
Diesel returns to the Honda Civic
Honda’s Civic range will be available from March 2018 with a 1.6-litre diesel engine, the first time a diesel has been available in the current
First Drive: Ford Fiesta
Ford’s popular supermini sets tough benchmarks for its ever-growing list of rivals, says Alex Grant.
Eastern European and Russian markets demonstrate steady growth in 2017
Car registrations in Eastern Europe climbed 14% in the first six months of the year, reaching 698,900 units, figures from JATO reveal.
BMW shows first images of X2 coupe-SUV
BMW has previewed the forthcoming X2 coupe-SUV, which is due to launch in 2018.
New 110g/km petrol engine for Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen has added a 130PS petrol engine to the Golf line-up, which offers fuel consumption as low as 4.8l/100km with CO2 emissions from 110g/km.
