Latest news
International news

Europe-wide police seatbelt enforcement checks to take place next week
The action forms part of a Europe-wide operation co-ordinated by TISPOL, the European Traffic Police Network, and will see any vehicle occupants found not wearing

Middle East fleets showing increased interest in fleet software, reports Chevin
Managing director Ashley Sowerby said: “In many different places across the world, it is generally accepted that fleet products and services from the UK are

Facelifted DS4 gains new Crossback variant
Launched in 2011, the upgraded model will now be offrered in two versions, the standard hatchback plus a new Crossback version that brings a 30mm

Kia confirms Prius rival and performance models
It reflects two priority areas for the brand, reinforcing its emphasis on efficiency and technology at one end and sportiness at the other, according to

CHP expands in UK & US
The firm has opened a new London headquarters at Moor Place, EC2, and has also taken on new premises in Birmingham, Michigan, near to various

Citroën Cactus M concept to be star of stand at Frankfurt
Inspired by the brand’s Méhari model, the two-door Cactus M is also intended as a lifestyle vehicle and brings a completely open cabin with built-in

Renault unveils Alaskan pick-up concept
The Alaskan Concept's bonnet is highlighted by four sculptured ribs to heighten the impression of strength; features a combination of satin-effect, brushed and polished metal finishes; blue

Leasing on a global scale
With profits up to €372m, return on equity hitting 13.8% and total assets up to €19.7bn, LeasePlan enjoyed a healthy 2014. The prospects for this

First Drive: Renault Kadjar
Sector: Crossover PRICE €22,990–€32,800 FUEL 3.8–5.8l/100km CO2 99–130g/km Renault admits it’s better known for superminis and MPVs than crossovers, but the Kadjar is aiming to

Toyota publishes teaser image of 2016 Prius
No other details of the model have been released but Toyota has announced that the Prius will be joined at the show by the new

Volvo XC90 and Audi Q7 get five stars in latest Euro NCAP results
Vehicles tested included the Volvo XC90 and Audi Q7, which both gained five-star ratings but Euro NCAP added that it was the XC90 that made

Kia releases latest images of new Sportage
As previously revealed, the new fourth-generation model brings all-new styling, including a bolder front-end with the headlights moved away from the grille and further up

Peugeot to reveal Fractal electric urban coupé concept at Frankfurt
Intended to show the brand’s latest developments in its i-Cockpit interior design developments, the concept is driven by a fully electric powertrain developing 204bhp and

Leaseurope welcomes Drive Software Solutions as latest associate member
Leaseurope’s chair Enrico Duranti commented: “It is great news that Drive Software Solutions is joining Leaseurope. Our associate members include a number of leading players

Infiniti shows Q30 interior prior to Frankfurt debut
Similar in design to the concept shown two years ago at Frankfurt, the cabin brings Dinamica suede-like material from Italy for the roof and support

European auto industry launches clean diesel campaign as Euro 6 comes into force
Hosted online at www.cleandieseltech.eu, the new campaign is intended to raise awareness among the general public and policy makers about the latest generation of diesel

New INRIX Road Weather platform provides real-time warnings of critical weather conditions
The INRIX Road Weather platform gives updated alerts every 15 minutes and also provides information on the roads themselves, including type of precipitation, surface conditions

Nissan launches five-year commercial vehicle warranty across Europe
The Europe-wide warranty is offered from today, 1 September 2015, and covers component and chassis elements, from powertrain and battery through to paintwork. It also

Alphabet announces new chief commercial officer
Mr Hildinger joined Alphabet in 2008 as managing director of its Munich office in Germany. He subsequently worked as head of operations for Alphabet Germany

Iveco launches new Daily in China
The new Daily will be available in the Chinese market in several versions – as a van, chassis cab and chassis crew cab – with

Suzuki plans to buy back VW stake following court ruling
The partnership, announced in 2009, was intended to explore fuel-efficient vehicles and provide Volkswagen with a route into the Indian market for small cars helped

First Drive: Volvo XC90
Sector: Large SUV Price: €52,400–€76,160 Fuel: 2.5–8.0l/100km CO2: 59–179g/km Volvo did a great job of building up expectations before the XC90 was seen in public

Fleet Logistics teams up with AlertDriving for online driver training and risk assessment
Fleet Logistics said a key reason for the partnership was AlertDriving’s global training coverage, having reached more than two million drivers in over 100 languages,

Driving 'down under'
Australia’s historical ties with the UK show in that Australians drive on the left. Similarly all road signs are in English. Main routes are wide

Unilever outlines how it’s integrated road safety into operations
The ETSC, which runs its PRAISE project to address the safety aspects of driving at work and driving to work, awarded Unilever Poland as highly

Drivers showing increasing appetite for semi-autonomous technologies
The marque’s Car Buying Trends 2015 studied new car buying habits in 22 countries across Europe and showed significant increases in the number of cars

New Skoda Superb GreenLine to offer 3.7l/100km & 95g/km
On sale from late 2015 in both estate and hatch bodystyles, the latest addition to the Superb range brings a predicted fuel consumption of 3.7l/100

Jaguar looks to set benchmark for vehicle dynamics with new F-PACE crossover
Taking chassis dynamics technology adapted from the Jaguar F-TYPE sports car, the new model will also be offered with an All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) system that delivers

Renault publishes first images of new Talisman Estate
Only offered in left-hand drive and not available in the UK, the estate joins the saloon model unveiled earlier this year and brings the same

Kia reveals first official exterior images of new Sportage
The fourth-generation model brings all-new styling, with the biggest changes seen at the front where the headlights are moved away from the grille and further

Profile: Australia's new car market
Australia is squaring up to losing its car manufacturing industry. Ford pulls out in 2016, followed by Toyota and GM in 2017, bringing an end

Queensland fleet bosses to be told of road safety breaches under new plans
As reported by the Daily Telegraph, the plans forms part of the new Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan, which aims to cut Queensland’s road toll

Kia reveals new Optima
Set to be unveiled alongside the new Cee’d and Sportage at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month, a short distance from the brand’s European design

The outlook for Australia's new and used car markets
The 2015 Australian new car market is running in parallel with 2014. Sales to the end of May totalled 452,577, compared with 441,642 for the

LeasePlan net profit up 21% in H1
Announced just a month after the sale of the firm to a consortium of investors was revealed, the results for the first half show the

Toyota achieves eight million global hybrid vehicle sales
Toyota calculates that as of 31 July 2015, its hybrid vehicles have resulted in savings of around 58 million tons of CO2 emissions, compared to the

New Nissan NP300 Navara to make European debut at Frankfurt
Now dubbed the NP300 Navara, the new model brings the previous version’s off-road ability, durability and loading capacity but with an updated chassis and the

Profile: The Russian fleet market
Three years ago, when the Western European car market was still suffering from the European economic crisis, Russia offered hope for struggling European manufacturers

Congestion rises in nearly half of European cities in 2014
The data comes from INRIX, a leading provider of real-time traffic information and connected driving services, which has published its Traffic Scorecard Report for 2014.

Goodyear research identifies seven driving personalities as part of pan-European study
The research has been conducted jointly by the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and tyre manufacturer Goodyear, which say that these ‘driving

Lexus CT 200h ranked number one of the Car Environmental List
Judges praised the vehicle's combined 99 PS/73 kW, 1.8l Atkinson Cycle petrol engine with 82 PS/60 kW electric motor. The CT 200h’s Lexus Hybrid Drive

European new-car market continues to grow during July
JATO Dynamics found that the European new-car market entered the second half of 2015 in good health, with total volume across the continent 9.1% higher

Northgate Vehicle Hire expands into new Dublin premises
The 32,000 sq ft site is located on the edge of the city in close proximity to the N3 national primary road for easy access.

Continental partners Global NCAP ‘Stop the Crash’ campaign
ANCAP, Asean NCAP, China NCAP, Euro NCAP, Japan NCAP, Korea NCAP, Latin NCAP and US NCAP and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), define the standards

Deadline extended for PRAISE awards entries
The competition is divided into three separate categories: SME (Small-Medium Enterprise), large company and public authority. Entry is free of charge. Organised by the European

Audi to preview first large-series electric car at Frankfurt
Offering a range of over 500km, the model will be previewed as the e-tron quattro concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month, and gives

NAFA appoints new director of accreditation development
NAFA, in collaboration with CALSTART, announced the new Sustainable Fleet Accreditation Program during NAFA’s Institute & Expo (I&E) conference in Orlando in April 2014. The

First Drive: Mazda CX-3
Sector: Crossover Price: €17,990–€28,190 Fuel: 4.0–6.4/100km CO2: 105–150g/km The small SUV currently seems unstoppable, with Mazda the latest to introduce a model to take on

NEVS and Dongfeng sign long-term strategic cooperation
The two firms started work last month on complete vehicle development projects intended to enhance Dongfeng’s technical strength and improve NEVS’ own development capability. The

Explosions in China to impact on Toyota production
The massive explosions last week in a toxic chemicals warehouse have killed at least 114 people, while injuring more than 700, according to Chinese officials.

No respite in sight for Russian light vehicle market, says IHS
The company’s comments come as the Association of European Businesses reports that the Russian passenger car market posted a 27.5% y/y decline in sales in
Recent Posts
- ‘Breakthrough’ UK-US trade deal welcomed by auto sector
- FedEx unveils plans for two new state-of-the-art logistics hubs in UK
- All the winners from Fleet World’s Great British Fleet Awards 2025
- 2025 Great British Fleet Event opens for business
- Northgate launches Drive to Zero Consultancy at GBFE 2025