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Skoda Kodiaq SUV to debut new connectivity offering
Skoda is to debut a raft of new connectivity technologies on its Kodiaq SUV, covering information and navigation as well as emergency assistance.

Volkswagen reveals 2017 Golf
Volkswagen has unveiled its facelifted Golf, which brings subtle updates to styling as well as a new 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol and seven-speed DSG, and latest infotainment and assistance

Renault expands SUV range in South America
Renault has unveiled three new SUVS at the Sao Paulo International Motor Show as the South American SUV market continues to expand.

TripVision fault guidance added to Geotab Marketplace
The TripVision fault guidance service from Noregon is now available on the Geotab Marketplace.

Western Europe car sales down 1%
Car sales in Western Europe fell by 1% year‐on‐year (YoY) in October, following a strong September result.

New Nissan digitally powered scheme ‘to transform car sharing industry’
Nissan is giving drivers the chance to part-own a new Micra under the “world’s first digitally powered shared car ownership scheme”.

Charge showcases ‘autonomous ready’ electric truck
Automotive technology company ‘Charge’ has showcased the latest model in its electric truck line-up.

US establishing 48 National Charging Corridors to boost EV take-up
The United State Department of Transportation (DOT) has unveiled plans to establish 48 national electric vehicle charging corridors on highways, covering nearly 25,000 miles in

High Court finds UK government in breach of air pollution laws
A High Court ruling has found that the UK Government broke the law by failing to tackle illegal levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) air pollution

Jaama investment delivers UK and international growth
Jaama has reported increasing UK and international demand for its asset and driver management software following its restructuring.

Enterprise Holdings to invest in Brazilian car rental firm
Enterprise Holdings is to expand its portfolio of car rental brands in Brazil with an investment in Unidas.

Latest Mini Connected app includes personal mobility assistant
Bringing new features including a personal mobility assistant for journey planning and traffic alerts, the latest version of the Mini Connected app has launched.

Volvo to move production of S90 to China
Volvo has announced a new manufacturing strategy in China including the move of production for the new S90 from Europe.

Carmakers urged to install full Intelligent Speed Assistance on new models
Implementing technology which actively prevents drivers from speeding could save significantly more lives.

Fleet Complete acquires Securatrak
Canada-based tracking specialist Fleet Complete is expanding into Australia and Asia with the acquisition of Australian-based Securatrak for an undisclosed amount.

Latest Paragon routing and scheduling software incorporates Route Control tool
Paragon has launched the latest version of its routing and scheduling software, bringing a number of enhancements to help businesses optimise transport planning.

Stricter speed enforcement could have ‘detrimental impact on road safety’
A zero-tolerance approach to speeding could actually impact on road safety according to new research.

Sofico opens Netherlands office
Global software solutions provider Sofico has opened a new office in the Netherlands.

VW reveals US-bound Atlas seven-seater SUV
Volkswagen has unveiled its Atlas seven-seat SUV, marking its first-ever foray into this sector.

Next-generation CX-5 to debut at Los Angeles Auto Show
All-new Mazda CX-5 will make its world premiere at the upcoming 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show, which takes place at the LA Convention Center from

UK car exports pass the million mark in 2016
According to the latest report for the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), UK car manufacturing reported minor growth in September, with production rising by

Skoda unveils refreshed Octavia for 2017
New Octavia has been refreshed with a newly designed front and rear section, driver assistance systems and connectivity options ahead of its launch to early markets

FTA driver shortage report reveals reliance on EU nationals
A new analysis of professional drivers by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) shows a drop in driver shortages across the UK but highlights the sector’s

Mercedes-Benz pickup targets company car drivers
Mercedes-Benz will launch the world’s first premium-brand pickup truck late next year, with urban families and company car drivers among the target markets in the

Production of new Crafter begins at Wrzesnia plant, Poland
A gala at Volkswagen Group’s newest automotive plant in Wrzesnia, Poland, was attended by 1,000 guests from politics, employee workforce, the Volkswagen Group and unions to

Ubeeqo secures European car sharing award from Frost & Sullivan
Car-based mobility solutions provider Ubeeqo is the recipient of this year’s ‘European Car Sharing Customer Value Leadership Award’ from the global consulting firm Frost & Sullivan. The award recognises excellence

September EU car registrations highest in a decade, says JATO
According to the latest report from JATO Dynamics, new car registrations in the 29 European markets increased by 7.1% in September compared to the same month last

SEAT Leon facelift brings new engines and technology
The mid-life refresh brings minimal styling updates for the five-door, SC (Sports Coupé) and ST (Sports Tourer) models, which gain larger grilles plus other subtle changes

New online safety guide for managing grey fleet vehicles
The ETSC (European Transport Safety Council) has published a new guide aimed at helping organisations review and improve grey fleet management, with a special focus

ETSC awards recognise organisations for outstanding road safety improvements
The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) has announced the winners of this year’s PRAISE Awards, which recognise those companies at the forefront of fleet risk

Nissan completes deal for stake in Mitsubishi
Nissan has completed its acquisition of a 34% equity stake in Mitsubishi Motors for 237 billion yen (2.08bn euros), becoming its largest shareholder.

Chevin reaches one million vehicle and asset milestone
The figure represents a new record for the software specialist Chevin, which has seen an increase of some 200,000 vehicles and assets being managed using

Interview: Francois Goupil de Bouillé of Infiniti
Infiniti, originally the luxury division of Nissan was launched in 1989 in North America. It was 2008 before the company thought the time was right

MINI hints at “near-series” plug-in hybrid crossover
Previewed under camouflage, the near-series test vehicle has five doors and roof bars, suggesting a crossover, and is said to fuse hybrid driving with “MINI’s

Arval to gain operational insight into hydrogen fleet cars through major UK trial
he leasing and fleet management specialist is taking part in the Hydrogen Hub initiative, which will see fuel cell technology tested in a wide range

Results from first European Day Without A Road Death
Held on Wednesday 21 September 2016, the initiative was run to draw attention to the average of 70 deaths occurring every day on the roads

Fiesta closes in on Golf as best-selling model for ‘Big 5’
Italy’s dramatic increase was the country’s best performance since September 2010, and, according to JATO, this can largely be attributed to tax incentives to encourage

New BMW 5 Series gets plug-in and autonomous technology
Available from February next year in markets across the globe, the 5 Series will also bring enhanced dynamics, an increased number of assistance systems, new

European fleet market up 8.6%
All five markets showed positive results, especially Spain and Italy, while several carmakers saw growth across the countries, including premium brands Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Land

More than 500k EVs on European roads by end of 2016
The Union doubled the sales of plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles in 2015 reaching 145,000 units sold, the biggest sales increase for any year to

Daimler to build engine plant in Poland
The new plant will be sited in Jawor and will produce engines under the responsibility of the newly established company Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Poland. The factory

Make the future: A look at impending fleet challenges
Diversity of fleet portfolio The challenges of meeting the transport demands of an increasingly urbanised population was identified as a key industry trend; “The

Global online training course for managing fleet safety launches
The course is run by the UK’s Cranfield University and IRU Academy along with the Eastern Alliance for Safe and Sustainable Transport (EASST) and has been

Germany considers 2030 petrol and diesel sales ban
The plenary session was held to discuss the European Commission’s strategy to decarbonise the transport sector by 2050, and the move to carbon-free global mobility

PSA Group publishes protocol for measuring real-world fuel consumption
The protocol follows the official release of real-world fuel consumption figures for 30 Peugeot, Citroën and DS models in July 2016 and defines the means

NAFA publishes cybersecurity whitepaper
Issued following the NAFA webinar earlier this month on ‘Fleet Management and the Connected vehicle’, the paper is available for free and offers an overview

Cap HPI drives global growth plans under new appointment
Last month saw the automotive data expert unveil a European data set that will underpin its insight and data services with a new global coding

EV? Plug-In? Hybrid?
Electric vehicles on charge Although drivers have concerns with range anxiety for electric vehicle, current EVs offer a realistic daily working range Electric vehicle technology

A new era for electric vehicles?
Achieving the impossible? Battery technology is moving on apace. Until recently, the prospect of a battery electric heavy truck was more-or-less impossible, because

BSM Technologies acquires Mobi
The acquisition has been made for an initial cash consideration of US$8.0 million before working capital adjustments plus potential earn-out payments up to US$17 million.

PSA and SAIPA sign finalise Iran JV deal
This 50/50 JV will invest more than €300m in manufacturing and R&D capacity over the next five years, and will cover the entire value chain,
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