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‘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.
European car market down 0.5% in October
Growth in the European market stalled in October despite bringing the second highest registrations for the month since 2009.
Ford to start testing autonomous cars on European roads next year
Ford is to begin European testing of autonomous cars in 2017, expanding on its existing research in the US.
European fleet market up 3.1% in October
The EU-5 True Fleet market remained positive in October according to latest Dataforce figures despite the challenges seen in some markets.
TBR Global Chauffeuring to offer worldwide booking via KDS Neo
TBR Global Chauffeuring has signed up with KDS, a global provider of corporate travel and expense management software solutions, to offer a worldwide chauffeur travel
Bluemove launches car sharing service in Barcelona
Spanish car sharing specialist Bluemove has expanded its service to Barcelona.
Ford unveils new Fiesta
Ford has unveiled its seventh-generation Fiesta, which introduces new technologies, powertrains and personalisation options as well as the debut of an upscale Vignale model and
Pan-European telematics alliance to take collaborative activities to new level
Fleet telematics experts have held a landmark meeting in London to forge closer pan-European ties. The meeting at the Savoy Hotel was attended by 17
Swedish police deploy Volvo V90
Police forces in Sweden are to become the first across the globe to take delivery of the Volvo V90 estate for emergency vehicle use.
First Drive: Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate
Impressive refinement from the new diesels and great to drive, reckons John Kendall.
First Drive: Vauxhall Mokka X
Wider engine choice and increased levels of technology for Opel’s Mokka X, finds Dan Gilkes.
Volvo’s global fleet customers given chance to interactively explore new S90
Volvo has provided its global fleet customers with the chance to interactively exploring the new S90 and its technologies in 3D.
Europe-wide ultra-fast charging due next year
Europe is to get a network of 400 ultra-fast charging stations for electric vehicles along major routes, the result of a proposed joint venture including
Caroline Parot named CEO of Europcar Group to accelerate its strategic deployment
Europcar Group has appointed Caroline Parot as its new CEO, succeeding Philippe Germond, who is living the group.
VW Group signs deal to produce vehicles in Algeria
The Volkswagen Group is to form a joint venture with Algerian sales partner SOVAC to assemble vehicles in the local market.
Applied Driving Techniques to expand global presence under new appointment
Fleet compliance and risk management specialist Applied Driving Techniques (ADT) has appointed Martin Hill to the newly created role of head of global consultancy as it looks
ALD Automotive showcases latest innovations in Amsterdam
The latest innovations in the global and Dutch leasing markets have come under focus in an event by ALD Automotive.
VW hints at new name for possible CC replacement
Volkswagen is to launch an all-new executive saloon from next year that brings sleek new styling and could mark a rebrand of the former CC.
EU CV registrations remain up YtD despite October decline
Demand for commercial vehicles in the EU declined -2.4% in October, bringing a 21-month run of consecutive growth to an end.
CHP Consulting rebrands as Alfa
CHP Consulting, supplier of the Alfa Systems software platform for asset finance companies, is to rebrand is Alfa.
AlphaFlex business mobility solution launches in Belgium
Alphabet has launched its AlphaFlex business mobility solution in Belgium following successful trials.
Two key management appointments at Arval Consulting
Arval Consulting, a subsidiary of BNP Paribas, has announced two key appointments at management level.
Fleet Logistics merges with Fleet Company GmbH
Fleet Logistics has announced it is merging with Fleet Company GmbH to create the Fleet Logistics Group.
October EU registrations reveal mixed fortunes in Europe
According to the latest figures published by JATO Dynamics, the biggest manufacturers all saw market share fluctuations in October. Volkswagen Group, Renault-Nissan, PSA and Ford all
New van, new options and new markets
Citroën, Peugeot and Toyota recently launched the replacement for the Citroën Jumpy/Dispatch, Peugeot Expert and Toyota Proace, built in a joint venture at the Sevel
ALD Automotive to enhance French EV charging solutions under new partnership
ALD Automotive has teamed up with G2 Mobility, a specialist in electric charging terminals, to enhance services to its electric vehicle customers in France.
Report backs calls for EU target to reduce serious road injuries
Calls for the EU to set a target on reducing the number of people seriously injured in road collisions have been backed up by newly
Shifting political plates shake global asset and auto finance market, says White Clarke Group
Although the auto and asset finance industry has coped well with uncertainty so far in 2016, continued uncertainty seems likely to have an increasingly damaging
Jato Dynamics appoints chief data & digital officer
Ian Roberts has joined the JATO Dynamics Executive Board in the newly created role of chief data & digital officer.
New defensive driver education programme launched solely for electric vehicles
Said to be a world first, a new IVV Diamond accredited defensive driver education programme that focuses entirely on the use of electric vehicles has
Fleet operators asked opinions on EVs for European Commission research
Fleet operators in the UK and Europe are being asked to provide feedback on plug-in electric vehicles as part of a project to support their
“Biggest-ever” Subaru SUV Concept debuts at LA Auto Show
Subaru has unveiled its latest SUV concept at the Los Angeles Auto Show, named the VIZIV-7 SUV Concept.
Volvo trials concierge service for XC90 and S90 drivers
A new concierge service that would take care of servicing, cleaning and refuelling for XC90 and S90 drivers is being trialled by Volvo.
Opel to expand SUV range with 2017 Grandland X
Opel has confirmed details for its third SUV, which joins the line-up from 2017 and will be dubbed the Grandland X.
