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Chinese automakers double European market share in May
Demand for models from Chinese car brands soared across Europe in May, outpacing the modern growth seen across the new car market as a whole.
Sixt Van & Truck UK spearheads next phase of growth with new MD
Sixt has appointed Yvonne Gabler as the new managing director for Sixt Van & Truck in the UK, succeeding David Saint.
Uber and C40 Cities partnership to boost EV charging access in major cities
Uber and climate leadership group C40 Cities have agreed an international partnership to help major US and European cities significantly boost access to charging infrastructure.
Zero-emission fleets at the forefront globally, as EV100 network relaunches
The rollout of zero-emission corporate fleets is becoming a real possibility in a growing number of diverse markets, a new Climate Group report published today
International nature of UK vehicle crime revealed by Thatcham Research
New data showing the international scale of the UK’s stolen vehicle problem has been revealed following a joint investigation between Thatcham Research and the National
Targa Telematics partners with Volvo for connected mobility
Targa Telematics is working with Volvo on the development of new connected mobility solutions in Europe.
UK now the leading EV market in Europe, BloombergNEF reveals
Global demand for plug-in vehicles is set for a record-breaking year, with the UK leading the way for EV adoption in Europe, according to BloombergNEF’s
Monta launches first industry-wide EV charger ranking system
EV charging platform Monta has launched a new industry benchmark to rank the real-world performance of EV chargers across Europe and UK, rating the top
Honda spearheads new last-mile micromobility venture with eQuad delivery vehicle
Honda has launched a new B2B business dedicated to transforming the last-mile delivery industry with micromobility solutions.
New Nissan Leaf uncovered as slick SUV with 600km range
Nissan has unveiled the all-new Leaf, now reinvented as a sleek, aerodynamic SUV with up to 600km of range to take on the Kia EV3
New Kia App merges connectivity, charging and vehicle management
A new Kia App combining connectivity, charging and vehicle management services into a single solution is now out in Europe.
Iveco unveils eJolly and eSuperJolly electric vans
Iveco has uncovered its eJolly and eSuperJolly electric vans ahead of sales starting in 2026.
Fiat battery swap trials cut EV recharges to five minutes
Fiat is rolling out battery swapping technology that will cut EV recharge times to less than five minutes.
RingGo parent company rebrands to build global mobility platform
EasyPark Group has rebranded as Arrive to align with the company’s evolution into a global mobility platform.
Renault 4 concept reinvents emergency services response
Renault has unveiled its Vision4Rescue concept car, remodelling the hotly anticipated electric crossover to reinvent emergency response vehicles.
Fears for Europe’s new and used car markets amid cut-throat Chinese EV price war
The fallout from the aggressive price war currently impacting China’s EV market could hit European new and used car markets, experts have warned.
Bridgestone to unveil radical new fleet analytics solution at UK’s Road Transport Expo
A radical new analytics and advisory solution that will deliver greater savings for commercial fleets is to be debuted by Bridgestone at Road Transport Expo
Megawatt charging solutions to accelerate heavy-duty transport electrification
An EU-wide research initiative set to revolutionise battery electric truck charging in the EU is now underway, backed by €10m funding from the Horizon Europe
Impact of large-scale live events on last-mile logistics revealed by Geotab
Following the opening run of Beyoncé concerts in North London, new connected vehicle insights from Geotab show the true disruptive impact of large-scale live events
Daimler Truck and Toyota agree deal to merge Mitsubishi Fuso and Hino
Daimler Truck and Toyota have finalised an agreement to merge their Mitsubishi Fuso and Hino businesses into a “Japanese truck powerhouse”.
Self-driving vehicle trials to start on UK roads from spring 2026
Trials of self-driving vehicles are set to start in England from 2026, springboarding plans to make the UK a world leader in the technology.
Webfleet integrates with Dynamon to deliver fleet decarbonisation reports
Dynamon, a leading provider of fleet optimisation software, has joined forces with fleet management solution Webfleet to deliver data-backed decarbonisation reports.
Mitsubishi and EVHACS partner for world-first integrated heat pump and EV charging solution
Mitsubishi Electric has partnered with Irish tech company EVHACS to develop the world’s first integrated heat pump and electric vehicle charger.
Wialon and Fleetio integrate for enhanced maintenance workflows
Telematics software giant Wialon has integrated with fleet maintenance and optimisation platform Fleetio in a major new deal.
Autorola UK appoints George Fitzpatrick as sales director
Autorola UK has named George Fitzpatrick as its new sales director, spurring growth plans across the firm’s three UK business units.
Europe’s first V2G-enabled car sharing service goes live
Europe’s first large‑scale vehicle‑to‑grid car sharing service has launched in the city of Utrecht in the Netherlands.
Volvo reinvents seatbelt in world-first safety breakthrough
Volvo has reinvented the modern seatbelt with new world-first technology in a major safety breakthrough.
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US fast charging point installations hit milestone
US DC fast charging point rollouts grew by a double-digit YoY percentage in 2024, capturing a record one-third share of all new EV public charging
Former Geotab VP David Savage joins Lightfoot as CRO
David Savage has joined fleet technology specialist Lightfoot as chief revenue officer to drive forward the company’s growth plans and international expansion.
Nissan Leaf batteries get second life at Italy’s largest airport
End-of-life EV batteries from Nissan Leaf electric cars are being used as part of a landmark energy storage system at Italy’s largest airport.
Geotab and Vitality launch rewards-based safer driving scheme
Geotab and Vitality have teamed up to launch a data-driven behavioural science scheme in the EU and UK.
Kia Sportage gets bold new look and latest connected tech
Kia has given its European Sportage SUV a midlife makeover, complete with a standout new look plus latest connected and convenience technology.
Fleetondemand launches pool fleet management service
Fleetondemand, part of FOD Mobility Group, has officially launched a new pool fleet management service set to transform the sector.
New issue of EV Fleet World Digital homes in on electric transition
The new issue of EV Fleet World Digital is now out – complete with an expert look at the electric vehicle market in the UK
New Toyota Aygo X switches from pure petrol to 86g/km full hybrid
Toyota has overhauled its Aygo X crossover city car with the arrival of a full hybrid and a new GR Sport grade.
Vauxhall appoints new managing director
Vauxhall has appointed Steve Catlin as its new managing director following the departure of James Taylor in February.
Interview: Club Car’s Fabio Vigo on the vision for commercial EVs
Fabio Vigo is the new Club Car EMEA street legal vehicles business development lead, having spent 18 years at Piaggio Group developing the iconic Vespa
Škoda Favorit transformed from 1980s hatchback to futuristic EV
Škoda has revitalised its classic Favorit hatchback as an electric vehicle for the future.
Club Car to drive growth of road-legal Urban range with key appointment
Club Car, a global leader in small-wheel, zero-emission vehicles, has appointed Fabio Vigo as EMEA street legal vehicles business development leader.
BMW i4 gets extra range and more powerful top model
BMW has treated its i4 EV to improved range and efficiency plus a new, more powerful top model in its latest update.
Alpine A390 uncovered as triple-motor electric SUV with 480hp
Alpine, Renault’s performance division, is taking the fight to the Porsche Macan Electric with a new electric SUV.
Targa Telematics ranked top for digital mobility services by Berg Insight
Targa Telematics has secured Berg Insight’s top ranking in digital mobility services for rental and leasing companies in Europe.
Opel hints at rugged Frontera off-road version with new show car
An “adventure-ready, off-road version” of the Opel/Vauxhall Frontera could be on the way with the unveiling of a new show car.
Volvo to shed 3,000 jobs globally in major cost-cutting drive
Volvo is axing 3,000 jobs globally under a major cost-cutting and cash action plan.
‘Revolutionary’ AI-powered fleet decarbonisation report launched
A new Decarbonisation Planning Report that solves the complex and expensive EV transition in just a matter of days is now available for fleets.
Gurtam reveals details for global fleet, telematics and IoT tech summit
Conference agenda details and early bird tickets are now out for Gurtam’s annual Telematics & Connected Mobility Conference in Vilnius, Lithuania, on 10-11 September 2025.
BYD outsells Tesla to become European EV leader in ‘watershed moment’
BYD has overtaken Tesla as the European leader for sales of fully electric cars in a market first.
‘Proportionate response’ needed over fleet cyber security concerns, says AFP
Cyber security concerns circulating around company cars and vans should be met with a “proportionate” response, according to the UK’s Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).
ChargePoint and Eaton establish V2X charging partnership
ChargePoint and intelligent power management company Eaton have partnered to accelerate and simplify the deployment of EV charging infrastructure in the US, Canada and Europe.
Lexus ES takes fight to BMW i5 with first pure EV versions
Lexus’ ES executive saloon has made its European debut, delivering a new rival to the BMW i5.
