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GreenRoad & Zonar team up for driver behaviour & feedback tools
The GreenRoad application provides Zonar customers with driver behaviour tools that help increase fuel economy, safety and fleet efficiency. Features of the application targeting driver

TCOPlus opens up alternative powertrains feasibility studies to new markets
The firm has already been commissioned by The Chamber of Commerce and the Province of Flemish-Brabant in Belgium to run its powertrain scan programme to

AlphaCredit launches into small fleet & business market with new Sofico software
The firm has a market-leading position in the Belgian consumer finance market, while some 35% of its business comes through point-of-sale retail car finance to

London Congestion charge app updated to cover other congestion zones
The app lets users know when they have entered the London Congestion Charge zone, and gives them the option to pay the charges through TFL,

Toyota Prius+ updated for 2015
The first major changes for the model since launch in 2012 see improvements to ride and handling while the hybrid powertrain has been upgraded to

Beware engine downsizing, warns Emissions Analytics
The Uk-based vehicle emissions data service conducted real-world tests on over 500 model variants, and found that engines under one litre have the greatest variance

First Drive: Citroën C1
SECTOR: City car PRICE: €8,890–€14,550 FUEL: 3.8–4.3l/100km CO2: 88–99g/km Citroën has sold over 760,000 C1s since the original launched in 2005, and

Infrastructure key to global leasing expansion
Despite all the talk about the potential of countries such as China and India, Europe remains the key global market so far as vehicle

Opel extends Corsa and Adam recall notice to February 2014
It follows an announcement last week that the carmaker would be recalling vehicles registered since May to examine a component within steering system. Owners are

UK “grey fleet” is significantly larger than company car fleet, suggests Lex Autolease
The firm – a leading UK fleet management and funding specialist – undertook a survey of 633 employees who had privately funded cars, with the results,

Fleets placing more focus on support, training and implementation, says Chevin
David Gladding, sales director, said that both software providers and customers had concentrated in recent years on the huge gains that were available through using

Land Rover Discovery Sport unveiled
Marked out as being the only vehicle displayed on the Land Rover stand throughout the first media preview day of the Paris Motor Show to

Mazda showcases MX-5 at Paris
The fourth-generation roadster is revealed 25 years after the original was unveiled at the 1989 Chicago Auto Show and features SKYACTIV technology and KODO design.

Daimler & Renault-Nissan Alliance say partnership on track
First launched in 2010, the original cooperation covered three projects primarily in Europe. This has now quadrupled to 12 projects across in Europe, Asia and

Fiat debuts 500X crossover at Paris
Available from Q2, the Fiat 500X will be built in the updated SATA plant in Melfi, Italy and will go on sale in more than

Renault to produce new LCV for Fiat
Carlos Ghosn, chairman and CEO of the Renault Group, officially opened the new production line at the Sandouville plant in Normandy, which will manufacture the

Infiniti previews future premium saloon with Q80 Inspiration
Set to rival the Mercedes CLS, BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe and Audi A7, the concept five metres long and two metres wide but with

Hyundai showcases downsized turbocharged engines
Both new engines form part of a new generation of engines from the Kappa family and include a new 1.0-litre three-cylinder unit that will debut

TomTom Telematics celebrates 15 years of WEBFLEET
Launched in 1999, WEBFLEET has grown to become the most widely-adopted telematics SaaS platform in Europe, capable of providing actionable insights into fleet operations. WEBFLEET's

TomTom & VW partner on Highly Automated Driving systems at Paris
The two firms will jointly develop the digital map to facilitate automated driving, combining TomTom’s expertise in map content and map making with Volkswagen’s car

Audi reveals TT Sportback concept
'With the TT, Audi created one of the automotive design icons of the last 20 years,' said Dr Hackenberg, Audi Board Member for Technical Development.

Profile: Suzuki
Manufacturer: Suzuki Total sales 2013: 2,710,888 Headquarters: Hamamatsu, Japan Global market share: 3.3% Kei car sales continue to soar… The Suzuki Motor Corporation has one

Citroen unveils C3-XR SUV for China
The compact crossover will be sold exclusively in China and plays a key role in Citroën’s plans for the Chinese market, which now represents more

Mazda takes over operations in South Africa
MSA will now be responsible for the sale of Mazda vehicles in the country as Mazda plans to launch the all-new Mazda3 (Mazda Axela in

NAFA marks important milestone for Sustainable Fleet Standard Program
The tool – intended to mark a revolutionary step in how fleets define and adhere to sustainable practices – has now reached the conclusion of

Skoda unveils Fabia Combi
The estate version of the Fabia hatchback, the third-generation Combi is debuted just weeks after its sibling model and goes on sale in January 2015.

GM outlines strategic plan to help drive profit margins
Announced today (1st October) at a conference for investors and financial analysts at the company's Milford Proving Ground, the plan is intended to turn the

EU sets targets for cross-Continental charging network
The directive sets out infrastructure targets for all 28 member states covering not only electric vehicles, but natural gas and hydrogen fuel cell models too,

Citroën C4 Cactus gets four Euro NCAP stars
The Citroën scored 82% for adult occupant protection, 79% for child occupant, 80% for pedestrian safety but only scored 56% for safety assist, giving an

Revised Honda CR-V to bring more powerful diesel
The four-wheel drive CR-V will be equipped with the higher-powered 1.6-litre i-DTEC four-cylinder diesel engine from Honda's Earth Dreams Technology series. The new unit replaces

IHS comments on French market outlook in advanced of Paris Motor Show
The event opens to the press on 2nd October, with a wide range of automakers and component suppliers set to exhibit, with domestic automakers set

Russia’s GAZ Group starts production of GAZelle NEXT in Turkey
The assembly operations were established on the Mersa Otomotiv plant in the city of Sakarya, 150km away from Istanbul, with the key components and vehicle

GE Capital Fleet Services to target oil & gas fleets with new appointment
Mr Good brings more than 20 years of experience, including from his former role as vice president of business development for PHH Arval, where he

Kia to showcase diesel-electric Optima T-Hybrid at Paris
The powertrain pairs the Optima’s existing 1.7-litre CRDi turbo-diesel engine, paired with a small electric motor, powered by a 48V lead-carbon battery. The diesel-electric powertrain

Road Test: Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
SECTOR: Crossover PRICE: €30,553–€55,870 FUEL: 4.0–7.5l/100km CO2: 105–175g/km Mercedes-Benz is the last of the “big three” German premium brands to launch a C-segment crossover, but

Does your fleet need telematics?
GPS navigation-based telematics systems have become part of the suite of fleet management tools; most notably for the heavy truck sector and to a lesser

ALD Automotive expands into Bulgaria and Kazakhstan
The firm has announced the opening of two new subsidiaries in Bulgaria and Kazakhstan, which it says will benefit from the common back office and front

Opel/Vauxhall Mokka to get 109g/km "Whisper Diesel"
Already available in the Astra, Meriva and Zafira Tourer ranges, the new engine is gradually replacing the 1.7-litre CDTi across the range, and will be

Kia installs 100kW rapid chargers at its European HQ
The two Sigment Systems units offer an output of up to 100kW, more than twice the 47kW most DC rapid chargers operate at, and can

First of 50 Norwegian rapid chargers activated
A collaborative project between KIWI, Nissan, Renault and Volkswagen, the units offer an 80% charge in less than half an hour for compatible vehicles, and

Honda unveils Civic Type R concept
The new Type R will be powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre i-VTEC engine from Honda’s next-generation Earth Dreams Technology series with over 280PS married up

45g/km plug-in hybrid Passat to launch next year
The first ever plug-in Passat will be sold in both saloon and estate bodystyles and is set to be shown at the Paris Motor Show

NAFA’s 4th Annual International Fleet Academy to focus on global fleet operators
Being held on 5-7th November, the conference focuses on developing and implementing fleet policies across the globe. The three-day conference is specifically designed to

Iveco unveils Vision concept at Hanover
Unveiled at the IAA at Hanover, the concept is based on Iveco’s Dual Energy technology and the chassis unveiled at the 2012 edition of the

EU CV registrations rise over summer
Latest figures from the ACEA show that in July, demand for new commercial vehicle increased by 9.5%. The French market was down by 6.7%, while

Manheim launches upgraded Simulcast in Europe
First launched 10 years ago, Simulcast provides an online offering that complements Manheim’s physical auction programme. Using the system, customers can watch multiple auctions live

Automated Emergency Braking should be mandatory, says ETSC
The technology, which is already available as an optional extra even on low-cost vehicles, could help prevent or lessen thousands of accidents in the UK

Fleet Logistics goes live with new operation in Turkey & new services
The independent fleet management provider announced two months ago that it was opening the new fleet operations in Istanbul to service new and existing fleet

Daimler’s car2go launches in Brooklyn
The launch, which takes place on 25th October, marks Brooklyn as car2go's 29th market and the first point-to-point carsharing service in the New York City

New Renault Espace adopts crossover styling
Previously unveiled in concept form at last year’s Frankfurt Motor show, the new model brings a strong design and will be offered in five and

Germany looks to promote EVs under draft bill
The cabinet has passed a draft bill that would provide EV drivers with benefit such as special parking spaces at public charging stations in a
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