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New vehicle technologies & safety rules could slash motorway collision numbers, says ETSC
The organisation’s new report on developments in motorway safety shows that, despite recent progress, around 1900 were killed on motorways in the EU in 2013. The

City of Boston signs fleet software deal with Chevin Fleet Solutions
The City of Boston maintains a diverse municipal fleet of approximately 1,200 pieces of equipment, off road and support vehicles, all of which will be

TomTom & Fiat/Chrysler extend global partnership to Latin America
The UconnectTM Touch Nav 5" was launched in Brazil in February 2015 with the new Bravo model under the Fiat Brand. The rollout to other

Ford Telematics adds new services for global commercial vehicle customers
Powered by Telogis, the system is a next-generation cloud-based fleet management solution that helps commercial customers better manage vehicles and improve their customer service. “Commercial

Hyundai launches Blue Link smartwatch app
The latest Blue Link app update on Google Play now includes the smartwatch companion app for Android Wear. The Blue Link smartwatch app will be

UK fleet buyers play key role in 12% rise in new car registrations
Newly released figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that the UK new car market grew in February for the 36th

Fleets given ‘stop the crash’ demonstrations at Silverstone Fleet Show
The ‘Stop the Crash’ driver experience is being demonstrated at this year’s event on Tuesday 12th May, by the insurance industry-backed Thatcham Research Centre, alongside Bosch

Concept V-ision e shows plans for Mercedes' plans for V-Class PHEV
Said to possibly herald the brand’s eleventh planned plug-in hybrid the model uses a 210PS four-cylinder petrol engine and an electric motor to deliver total

Ford reveals Edge & 2015 EcoSport at Geneva
Jim Farley, Ford Motor Company executive vice president and president Europe, Middle East and Africa, said the carmaker is investing heavily in areas that will

New models, new possibilities
Hyundai announced a raft of detail changes to its model line-up in early December 2014, introducing the new Generation i20 coupe, revised i30 and i40

Italian & Spanish market demand buoyant in February, reports IHS
For Spain, the gains for the passenger car market continued in February on the back of the Plan Industrial del Vehículo Ecológico (PIVE) scrapping incentives

Head of Toyota Motor Europe promoted to new role
Effective 1 April, the changes are part of Toyota’s ongoing efforts to encourage sustainable growth and further improve its products and services around the world.

Volkswagen presents Caddy Maxi at Geneva
The Caddy Maxi Life features two rows of seats in the passenger compartment and offers a cargo volume of up to 530 litres. If necessary,

EV project calls for more pan-European fleet operators to sign up
Coordinated by the Energy Saving Trust, the project consortium consists of 10 member organisations in the energy and transport sectors to offer advice to urban

Audi to roll out AT&T connectivity in US 2016 model year vehicles
Under the agreement, all 2016 models with Audi connect will be delivered to customers with an AT&T SIM card providing connectivity to the AT&T wireless

Top three World Car Awards finalists announced
The 2015 World Car Awards winners’ press conference takes place at the New York International Auto Show on 2 April. Winners of the 2015 World Car

Addison Lee to launch in New York
The launch follows the continued investment from Addison Lee's private equity owner, Carlyle Group and will give the company access to a fleet that exceeds

Quartix reports year of positive growth
In the UK market, the company said progress was good for both the insurance sector and the core fleet business, which saw revenues rise by

A watershed year for CO2 limits
With the first of the EU’s deadlines for average emissions levels now looming large, the most recent analysis from JATO Dynamic’s annual CO2 report suggests

Wraps come off Renault Kadjar at Geneva
On sale from the summer, the all-new Kadjar has been designed to combine SUV, estate and saloon attributes to bring compact dimensions with big-car space

Volkswagen Passat named Car of the Year 2015
The Passat was awarded 340 points by the jury, consisting of 58 European motoring journalists from 22 countries. This compares to 248 for the runner-up,

Average new car emissions down 3.5g/km in 2014, reports JATO
New data from JATO Dynamics finds that average CO2 emissions from new cars across Europe fell to 123.3g/km in 2014, a 3.5g/km improvement over 2013.

Nissan sets out plans for European growth
Over the past 12 months Nissan has released 12 new models in Europe and sold more than 724,000 vehicles. The carmaker has also unveiled its

Audi to launch electric R8 supercar
The carmaker had previously tested an e-tron version of the first R8, but decided the price was too high and the range – at 134

Hyundai reveals new Tucson at Geneva
The new model, which replaces the ix35, builds on the brand’s success of one million SUV sales in Europe and is said to mark a

Teletrac & Navman Wireless to merge
The combined company will be run by an executive management team selected from both Teletrac and Navman Wireless. TJ Chung, Navman Wireless president, will lead

20V20 concept shows SEAT’s plans for compact crossover
The carmaker confirmed last summer that it will launch a model into the highly competitive C-crossover segment in 2016, and it’s likely the production car

Land Rover announces 2016 launch for Evoque Convertible
Set to be the only soft-top option in the crossover class, it’s likely that the production version will be almost identical to the concept (pictured)

Self-driving cars could worsen road safety
The authors of the University of Michigan report look at the potential implications of self-driving vehicles interacting with human drivers. Drivers today often use eye

France clamps down on mobile phone usage
Over 26 new measures have been introduced, covering drink driving, use of mobile phones while driving and parking near pedestrian crossings. The changes follow an

EU commercial vehicle market returns to growth
The data shows that demand rose +7.6% last month, totalling 142,596 units. Significant growth prevailed in all segments, including the truck segment, following a sharp

Geneva launches reflect shift to SUVs and crossovers in Europe, says IHS
Next week’s event will see a raft of new compact crossover and SUV models unveiled from mainstream OEMs aimed at boosting their presence in Europe and

Fleetmatics expands into France with acquisition of Ornicar
Based in Grenoble, Ornicar will add approximately 15,000 vehicles under subscription to Fleetmatics' existing installed base. Terms of the transaction, which closed on 19 February

New Jeep Renegade 170PS Multiair 2 to be star of stand at Geneva
The brand’s appearance at the show comes on the back of 2014 sales that saw it placed as the fastest growing brand within Europe. In

Prologue Avant concept previews next generation of Audi estates
Set to debut at the Geneva Motor Show, the concept builds on the Prologue Coupé concept shown at the LA Auto Show and brings a

Mitsubishi to show Concept XR-PHEV II and L200 at Geneva
The concept builds on the XR-PHEV concept car shown at the Tokyo Motor Show two years ago and shows how the carmaker’s second PHEV model

New Honda Jazz to bring added space, versatility & technology
The Advanced Driver Assist System package, which employs a camera and mid-range radar, underpins a comprehensive suite of new advanced safety technologies introduced across Honda’s

Volkswagen unveils new Touran in advance of Geneva debut
The completely redeveloped Touran is VW’s first MPV to be based on the Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) platform shared with the Golf and SEAT Leon,

Latest technology on display at Silverstone Fleet Show
This year’s Show on Tuesday 12 May has already attracted a record number of vehicle manufacturers, including several who have never participated in the event before,

Nissan teases new Micra with new Sway concept for Geneva
The fifth-generation Micra is due in 2016 and is expected to bring a radical new design after complaints that the current model was too staid.

Tour de France
While drivers will no doubt enjoy the wide, smooth roads and largely clear motorways, there are some aspects of driving in France that can

EU-5 True Fleet Markets up 9.6% in January
The firm’s data show that overall figures were up 9.6% last month compared to January 2014. In all five markets the volume was higher than

Facelifted Evoque is most efficient production Land Rover yet
Along with updated design and more interior technology, the new model will be marked out as the most efficient production Land Rover ever thanks to

Qoros to unveil third production model at Geneva
Already on sale in China, the new Qoros 3 City SUV is based on the Qoros 3 hatchback but brings increased ground clearance, large wheels

Toyota reveals Auris hatchback & estate ahead of Geneva debut
Making their debut at Geneva alongside the new Avensis, the Auris hatchback and Touring Sports estate models gain an updated design with a new grille and redesigned

All Big 5 markets recorded increased registrations in January, reports JATO Dynamics
In total, 19 of the 29 markets covered recorded market growth compared to January 2014. Ireland recorded the highest growth of the countries analysed at

IHS Automotive comments on latest EU passenger car figures
According to the latest data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA), registrations during the month have increased by 6.7% year on year (y/y)

Kia cee'd GT Line debuts new 1.0-litre T-GDi engine & dual-clutch transmission
The new engine is the first of Kia's upcoming range of downsized engines to make its debut in Europe and will be progressively rolled out

Infiniti provides full glimpse of QX30 Concept
The concept combines elevated crossover stance with strong coupe contours, with the brand saying it gives a strong indication of its commitment to this segment.

New Citroën Berlingo MPV offers advanced comfort and efficiency
Berlingo has been redesigned with a new front end, featuring a new bumper with re-positioned LED lights and a new radiator grille. Multispace versions also

Dare to be different
The US auto market just closed its best year of sales since before the recession. With the recovery seemingly out of the way, and consumers
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