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Eastern European Fleet Markets show wide discrepancies in January
In the first two countries the new car registrations on fleet customers increased compared to January 2014 and achieved better results than the Private Market.

Productivity enhancements can also provide significant cost savings, says GE Capital Fleet Services
GE Capital recently conducted a study of 409 middle-market businesses with fleet operations that uncovered trends in how fleets plan to increase productivity in 2015.

Global light vehicle market slows in February
The firm’s data shows that the overall global market eased a little further in February to a seasonally adjusted annualised rate of sales of 87.9mn

LeasePlan shareholders explore sale
In a statement, the company said: “LeasePlan emphasises that the discussions are still in progress and may or may not result in an agreement. LeasePlan

European Parliament backs deal to make lorries safer & greener
The rules mean that manufacturers can use new designs for lorries, which may exceed current weight and length limits if they improve overall environmental and

Opel profile: Small is mighty
Manufacturer: Opel Total sales 2014: 1,076m Headquarters: Rüsselsheim, Germany EU market share: 9% Strengthening European operation According to preliminary figures, Opel achieved its highest end-of-year

ARI gains place in Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For for third year running
Placed at number 36, the company was recognised for its collaborative atmosphere and supportive, family-like culture. “We are incredibly honored to be named to Fortune’s

To lease or not to lease?
“In the mature markets of Europe and North America the debate over whether it makes sense for fleets to use operational leasing to obtain the

Holman Automotive announces senior executive changes
In addition, former ARI president Carl A Ortell is to assume the role of CEO and Brian R Bates will become COO and CFO of

White Clarke Group Global Leasing Report 2015 released
Ed White, president & CEO White Clarke Group and author of the report , said that the year 2013, the latest year for which

German passenger car sales enjoy robust uplift of 6.6% in February
For the first two months of the year, sales rose 4.6% y/y to 434,591 units. In terms of the segment-by-segment market trends, there was a

French passenger car market gains 4.1% y/y in February
Passenger car registrations were the main driver of this improvement, reaching 147,130 units, a gain of 4.1% y/y. There was a difference in the number

IHS Automotive comments on growth for Western European market in February
The improved performance resulted in the final seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) increasing slightly from 12.529 million in January to 12.580 million. The German passenger

Global car fleet industry urged to look at importance of IT Service Management
With the global fleet management industry expected to grow from $12.06bn in 2014 to $35.35bn by 2019, a new case study from AXELOS Global Best

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
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