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Hyundai announces launch of i20 Active compact SUV
Billed as a “a rugged compact crossover for customers with active lifestyles”, the model will join the carmaker’s existing Tucson, Santa Fe and Grand Santa

E-tron quatto concept previews Audi’s first large-scale production electric car
The model previews a new Audi production model due in 2018 with a focus on being responsive, efficient and suitable for everyday use. The e-tron quattro

EU passenger car registrations up 11.2% in August
Demand rose 11.2%, reflecting the ongoing recovery in the market. Despite August being typically one of the weakest months for registrations, the month saw continued

Infiniti reveals final production version of Q30 premium hatch at Frankfurt
The exterior is heavily based on the concept shown in 2013, with Roland Krueger, president of Infiniti, commenting: “Q30 makes a daring visual statement through its

Volkswagen Group to launch 20 more electric cars and plug-in hybrids by 2020
Speaking on the eve of the Frankfurt Motor Show, Winterkorn said that the group already had the broadest electric fleet in the automobile world, and

VW reveals new Tiguan at Frankfurt
Based on the carmaker’s MQB platform, the new model brings increased dimensions and offerings boot space of 615 litres rising to 1,655 litres – up

Jaguar F-Pace revealed at Frankfurt
On sale worldwide from early 2016, the F-Pace is based on the C-X17 concept unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show and is 4,731mm long

City of Los Angeles to add 288 EVs and plug-in hybrids
Mayor Eric Garcetti announced a commitment to lease 160 pure battery EV vehicles – said to be the largest pure EV fleet in the nation – for

New lease of life
Simon Oliphant must sometimes wonder whether his business card is big enough given the number of posts he occupies after a series of management changes

IHS cuts 2015 light vehicle sales forecast in China to 23.4 million
That’s according to new analysis and a forecast update from IHS Automotive, which has reduced its full year 2015 light vehicle sales forecast for China

Ford research project to explore near-zero particulate emission diesel cars
The three-year project, which is co-funded by the German government, will develop the first passenger cars, based on a Ford Mondeo, to run on environmentally

New Geotab telematics solution provides real-time verbal feedback for drivers
GO TALK is an add-on module for the Geotab GO7 vehicle tracking device that combines GPS tracking, accelerometer and diagnostic data, as well as other

NETS launches free employer toolkit for Drive Safely Work Week
Being held from 5 to 9 October, the workplace campaign is intended to improve the safety of employees, employee family members and their communities and

SEAT publishes sketches of Leon Cross Sport Show Car
No details have been revealed but the carmaker said: “The SEAT Leon Cross Sport Show Car matches the Brand perfectly with its performance, dynamic Design

Only one in 10 new diesel cars compliant with EU air pollution limits, says T&E
Carried out by environmental campaign group T&E for its new report, Don’t Breathe Here, the research suggests that every major car manufacturer is selling diesel cars

Geotab launches Active Tracking telematics solution with ‘True’ Live Location Tracking
The Active Tracking solution is a new feature for use with MyGeotab, a web-based fleet management software, and the Geotab GO7 vehicle tracking device, which

Opel’s European sales up almost 13% in August
According to preliminary numbers, the Rüsselsheim-based carmaker increased sales in August by more than 7,300 vehicles or 12.8% compared to the same period of 2014

Global road safety leaders to meet for first global conference on eliminating risky road infrastructure
The aim is to win commitments to raise infrastructure safety standards to three-star or better. The event, supported by safety charities, has been enabled by

Nissan announces ‘Gripz’ name for crossover concept
The carmaker said the inspiration for the Nissan Gripz Concept came from the legendary 240Z desert racers as well as the sleek two-wheel world of

Honda showcases Civic Tourer practicality with Active Life Concept
Aimed at cyclists, the concept makes full use of the model’s 1,668 litres of boot space and a low loading height and also adds features

UPS adds new vehicles to global hybrid and plug-in delivery fleet
In the UK, a range-extended electric delivery van has just begun a 12-month trial in Barking, East London. The drivetrain, developed with TEVVA Motors, uses

Diverse markets diverse needs
Western Europe is a mature market so far as operational leasing and major fleets are concerned, but there are still opportunities for growth. They lie

Global convertible car market won’t return to 2004 record levels in next decade, says IHS
That’s the finding of IHS Automotive, which also says that after several years of leadership, mass-market brands offering convertible options have relinquished their standing to

Fleetio and Geotab to simplify fuel management under integration
The move sees Fleetio now featured in the Geotab marketplace, providing customers of both firms with the ability to further streamline fleet management processes and

August registrations show Russian car market remains a roller coaster
Latest data from the AEB Automobile Manufacturers Committee (AEB AMC) shows that sales were down last month by 33,348 units to 138,670 in total. Year-to-date

Ford Ranger to make European debut at Frankfurt Motor Show
On sale from late 2015, the model brings an updated powertrain range, offering improvements in fuel consumption of up to 17%. The improved diesel line-up

New Nissan LEAF to offer 250km range
The new battery is offered alongside the 24kWh version offered to date and is the same size, but 21kg heavier. It features the same charging

Opel takes wraps off new Astra Sports Tourer
Responsible for around 30% of Astra sales in Europe, the Astra Sports Tourer is mainly bought by company car drivers and families, with the biggest

INRIX to expand smart parking services development following acquisition of ParkMe
Terms of the deal have not been disclosed but INRIX said the acquisition would help it more rapidly deliver a comprehensive set of parking services,

Rise of the machines
Autonomous cars have some test history in Japan and in the US, but large vehicles have also been quietly assembling the technology bank required to

First Drive: BMW 3 Series
Sector: Compact Executive Price: €30,200–€53,860 Fuel: 3.8–7.9l/100km CO2: 99–185g/km While BMW might seem focused on niche models, the 3 Series is a reminder that its

MEPs continue calls for serious road injury target
In a vote today (9 September) on a review of European transport policy since 2011, MEPs called for, “the swift adoption of a 2020 target

SEAT to invest €3.3bn in launch of four new vehicles
The spend – marked out as the largest in the brand’s history for new models – was announced by SEAT executive committee president Jürgen Stackmann

Toyota unveils new Prius
On sale from early next year, the fourth-generation Prius model is said to be “set to establish new benchmarks in fuel economy, emissions and efficiency”

NEDC testing framework “insufficient” to ensure acceptable real-world NOx emissions
The research by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) explored NOx control technologies for Euro 6 diesel passenger cars, analysing results of emissions tests

Jaguar Land Rover previews future EV & hybrid technologies
The three ‘Concept_e’ research demonstrators are based on a new high performance, modular electric drive module (eDM) developed in-house by Jaguar Land Rover, said to

Drivers to receive real-time vehicle updates on smartphone in Netherlands pilot
The scheme is the result of a partnership between TomTom Telematics and European car importer Pon that is focused on using connected car opportunities to

Euro-spec Ford Edge to debut at Frankfurt
The new model – which was unveiled at Geneva earlier this year – will play a key role in the brand’s plans to target sales of 200,000

When two become one…
“Okay FCA, just stop!” was how General Motors (GM) rebuffed Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) on a possible GM-FCA merger. FCA has lately been punching above

Falck Group to use Mercedes-Benz Sprinter for ambulance services in Spain
The international provider of ambulance services won the public tender by the Spanish region of Catalonia and will now use a total of over 340

How Alphabet's new remarketing platform will aid fleets
Alphabet International has developed a new online remarketing platform to handle the disposal of its vehicles at end of contract. It carries the branding Alphabet

Road Test: Ford Mondeo Hybrid
Sector: Upper Medium Price: €34,950 Fuel: 4.2l/100km CO2: 99g/km Press the start button in the Mondeo Hybrid and something unusual happens – it’s silent. We’ve

Fiat Chrysler to recall 7,810 Jeeps in US over hacking concerns
The recall applies to Renegade models with a 6.5-inch touchscreen, with the company saying that more than half remain in dealer hands and will be

Volkswagen starts production at inhouse engine plant in Russia
The €250m plant will produce the newly developed 1.6-litre EA211 gasoline engine for the Volkswagen Polo and the Skoda Rapid produced in Kaluga, as well

IHS Automotive comments on Western European 10.3% rise in car registrations
This further pulled up the year-to-date (YTD) increase for the first eight months of the year by 8.5% y/y to 10.07 million units. Following August's

Western Europe car sales up 9.6% in August, reports LMCA
Latest data from LMC Automotive shows that a total of 701,245 units were registered the region last month, up 9.6% and equating to a 13

Renault reveals 2016 Mégane
Set to make its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the new model features the brand’s latest design language and brings styling features in common

Nissan teases new crossover concept
No details have been revealed but the image shows that the crossover features the familiar Nissan grille and boomerang-shaped LED headlights. Nissan also said that

Range Rover Sentinel luxury armoured vehicle to be priced from under €400,000
Based on the Range Rover Autobiography, the Sentinel is the first luxury armoured vehicle to be fully engineered by Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations (SVO)

Jaguar reveals F-Pace crossover
Previewed as the C-X17 concept car two years ago, the five-seater will enable Jaguar to rival models such as the Audi Q7, BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz

Daimler and Renault-Nissan break ground on new plant in Mexico
Owned 50:50 by the two groups, the COMPAS (Cooperation Manufacturing Plant Aguascalientes) plant will build next-generation premium compact vehicles for Mercedes-Benz and Infiniti following an
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