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New BCA European operations director to spearhead expansion plans
He brings over 17 years’ experience in the automotive industry and finished vehicles logistics across France, Germany, Switzerland, Slovakia and the UK, including most recently

EU commercial vehicle registrations up 31.8% in August
Making the 20th consecutive month of growth, CV registrations rose to 150,245 units in August, with growth seen across all major markets, especially in Italy

Lexus UX Concept showcases futuristic 3D driver experience
Following its preview of the exterior, Lexus has now published an image of the cabin, which is intended to bring a “radical immersive 3D driving

Automotive cybersecurity for fleets to come under spotlight in free NAFA webinar
The organisation says that fears regarding cybersecurity and motor vehicles are very much a reality and added that for fleet professionals, the rapid growth of

Medicall Ambulance scoops inaugural VanSafe award by FTA Ireland
Presented at the FTAI National Council meeting yesterday (22 September), VanSafe is a bespoke accreditation for the operators of commercial and passenger vehicles below 3.5

Fleet Logistics goes live in Latin America with Syngenta
Fleet Logistics has expanded into Latin and Central America through a deal with global agri-business Syngenta.

Nissan unveils new NV300 as replacement for Primastar
The exterior of the NV300 has been deliberately designed to integrate with Nissan’s existing range of LCVs, sporting a reworked version of the V-motion front

Volkswagen premieres e-Crafter ahead of 2017 launch
Unveiled at the IAA Commercial Vehicles show in Hanover, the all-electric version of the new panel van features a 100kw electric motor that gives it

VW Crafter named International Van of the Year
The new vehicle was dubbed the best transport van of the year for 2017 by an international jury of commercial vehicle journalists from 24 European

NYPD replaces three-wheeler fleet vehicles with smart fortwos
The vehicles replace the three-wheel motorbikes previously used in the city and were chosen for the agility, spaciousness and reliability. The vehicles have been

Nissan extends e-NV200 warranty to five years in Europe
Announced at the 2016 IAA Commercial Vehicles show at Hanover, the warranty guarantees the entire vehicle and its electric drivetrain for five years or up

New X-Perience concept shows more rugged side of SEAT Ateca
Although the standard model – which launched at the start of this month – is aimed at urban drivers, the Ateca X-Perience shows the model’s

NAFA webinars put spotlight on fundamentals of fleet
The series of eight one-hour webinars – dubbed Fleet 101 – is presented by seasoned fleet professionals and will help new fleet managers understand the

TomTom PRO 2020 solution targets large car and van fleets
The new solution uses reporting provided by TomTom’s WEBFLEET fleet telematics service but also includes forced driver ID, digital logbook to capture business and private

LeasePlan rebrands in-house insurer to reflect benefits of integrated approach
Insurance is the third biggest component within fleet costs and according to research carried out by the LeasePlan MobilityMonitor, an integrated approach can save €250

Mercedes reveals E-Class All-Terrain ahead of Paris debut
Set to rival models such as the new Volvo V90 Cross Country and Audi A6 allroad, the E-Class All-Terrain will make its world premiere at

Tesla responds to Model S hacking
The senior researchers from Keen Security Lab were able to hijack the car from up to 20km away (12 miles) to activate brakes, unlock doors,

ARI to drive North America sales under new appointments
Craig Pierce joins ARI as director of sales while Stephen Perkins becomes vice president, sales and assistant general manager for ARI Canada. Additionally, Craig DeCarlo,

Renault-Nissan buys French tech firm to enhance mobility solutions
The group said the acquisition will enable it to accelerate its connectivity and mobility technology capabilities in line with its plans to launch more than

Nissan Europe announces senior management changes
The carmaker has named Alex Smith as its new UK managing director. Mr Smith was previously director of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand and has

Black & Veatch drives fleet safety with Geotab solution
Based out of Overland Park, Kansas, the Black & Veatch fleet consists of 450 vehicles, including a mix of cars and service trucks. Many fleet

BMW Connected integrates with Alexa in UK and Germany
The personal digital mobility assistant, which is already offered on iPhone, Apple Watch, and Android smartphones and smartwatches, will be available via an Alexa skill

Volvo reveals V90 Cross Country
Revealed some 20 years after the launch of the carmaker’s first Cross Country model, the new model has been tested in facilities in the frozen

Business users to test Toyota i-ROAD EV concept
The second stage of the carmaker’s research will assess how the vehicle meets mobility needs and its suitability for a range of different uses.

New Kia Rio to bring sub-90g/km CO2
Available in five-door format only, the fourth-generation model is built on an all-new platform that brings a 10mm-longer wheelbase and 15mm-longer body, contributing to larger

LeasePlan appoints new CEO and COO
LeasePlan has announced the appointment of Tex Gunning as its new chief executive officer and Marco van Kalleveen as chief operating officer.

Senior executive changes at CHP Consulting
Under the changes, intended to support CHP’s continued international growth, former chief operating officer Andrew Denton takes on the role of CEO. Mr Denton joined

EU car registrations up +8.1% over eight months
The company highlighted that this was an impressive performance, considering that August is normally one of the weakest months of the year in volume terms

Audi upgrades Q3 with S line trim and exterior package
The new special edition Audi Q3 S line draws on the look of the new S line exterior package, with high-gloss black paint for the

Zipcar launches first free-floating car sharing service
The new service marks the seventh major country launch for the brand in Europe and the introduction of its most flexible car-sharing service to date.

DriveNow highlights benefits of car sharing for European Mobility Week
The firm points to the results of a study performed this year in Vienna, which shows that one car sharing vehicle replaces five private vehicles

Knorr-Bremse launches CV telematics solution under Microlise deal
The newly announced agreement between the two firms will lead to the launch of a range of fleet solutions under the TruckServices ProFleet Connect banner.

First Drive: Hyundai Ioniq
SECTOR Upper Medium PRICE €22,000–€34,000 FUEL 3.4–3.9l/100km (Ioniq Hybrid) CO2 79–92g/km (Ioniq Hybrid) Petrol, or diesel? It’s been a binary choice for most fleets until recently, but

Fleetmatics expands in southern Europe with acquisition of Inosat
Based in Lisbon, Inosat will add approximately 50,000 vehicles under subscription to Fleetmatics’ existing installed base. “Fleetmatics will greatly benefit from Inosat's market leadership

MAN to show three different TGE models at IAA
MAN is to unveil its new TGE van at this month’s IAA commercial vehicle show in Hanover, with three different vehicle body solutions on offer

Ford to acquire Chariot van shuttle service
Ford is acquiring crowd-sourced shuttle company Chariot.

VW reveals new Crafter prior to Hanover debut
On sale from spring 2017, the new Crafter brings a new chassis, three new drivertrains and will also offer lower total cost of ownership.

Jaguar Land Rover develops new four-cylinder Ingenium engines
Jaguar Land Rover is to launch new four-cylinder petrol engines as part of its Ingenium line-up and has also announced the development of a new

Alphabet updates AlphaGuide app with added functionality
The latest AlphaGuide version enables users to plan their individual trips using a variety of means, from bikes, to public transportation or a car. It

Zipcar exceeds million-member milestone
The firm, which now has operations in more than 500 cities and towns in eight countries across the globe, says its annual member survey revealed

Volvo kicks off Drive Me autonomous project
The autonomous Volvo XC90 SUV was product at Volvo Cars’ special manufacturing facility in Torslanda, and is the first in a series of autonomous cars

Europcar Group acquires Brunel ride-hailing business
Europcar Group has acquired London-based ride-hailing business Brunel an undisclosed amount.

Mercedes-Benz initiative works on ‘van of the future’
Mercedes-Benz has presented its take on the van of the future with an all-electric ‘Vision Van’ study.

Honda teases Civic hatchback prior to Paris reveal
On sale from early 2017 across Europe, the 10th-generation model has been redesigned following the brand’s “most comprehensive research and development programme”. In addition,

New Peugeot 5008 to compete in large SUV segment
Arriving in spring 2017, the new model is built on the same EMP2 platform as the 3008 and brings a 2.84m wheelbase that’s 11cm than

Hyundai unveils i30 hatch ahead of 2017 launch
A core part of the brand’s aims to be Europe’s number-one selling Asian brand, the i30 was designed and developed at Hyundai’s technical centre in

Audi reveals new A5 Sportback
Built on the same MLB platform as used for the two-door A5 coupe, the A5 Sportback wears the same front end and brings a similar

Kia unveils new eight-speed automatic
Developed in-house, the transmission occupies the same space as a conventional six-speed automatic transmission – enabling its use in new and existing models – and

Volvo and Autoliv form autonomous driving JV
The jointly owned company, which has yet to be named, will have its headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden and is expected to start operations in the

Mercedes-Benz Vito van launches in China
The launch follows the start of local production last month, with the Vito to be ready for delivery to dealers at the end of September.

Citroën Jumper gains Euro 6 BlueHDi diesel engines
The 2.0-litre engines are designed by the PSA Group and manufactured at the Trémery site in eastern France. The units feature an exhaust line
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