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NAFA's International Fleet Academy to provide valuable tool for global fleet operators
The event takes place 5-7 November at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida and is designed specifically to meet the needs of those who manage

Global light vehicle sales continue to grow in July
The new data from LMC Automotive shows that the market was up in July although the selling rate slowed to under 85 million units/year, the

New XC90 to be ‘world’s first no-compromise SUV’
As part of the build-up to the new model, Volvo has also revealed images of the front end featuring T-shaped running lights, dubbed “Thor’s Hammer”

Kia reveals third-generation Sorento
Incorporating elements from the Kia Cross GT concept that debuted at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show, the new Sorento also features the long bonnet and

Democratising the electric car
What are you anticipating in terms of sales volumes for Europe? Our hope for Europe is that we sell a comparable number of cars to

Road Test: Infiniti Q50 2.2d Premium Auto
Sector: Compact Executive Price: €39,140 Fuel: 4.8l/100km CO2: 124g/km The Q50 is to be a turning point for Infiniti in Europe. Aiming for a small

Hyundai unveils i20 ahead of Paris debut
The new model, which makes its world debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show and goes on sale in early 2015, will initially be offered

Enterprise Rent-A-Car acquires UK's Burnt Tree CV rental firm
According to Enterprise, the deal will increase the breadth of vehicles and services the company can provide to its customers under its flexible commercial vehicle

Contraction of Russian automotive market picks up speed in July
The association’s figures show that in total, 180,767 new cars and LCVs were sold last month, down by 53,598 units. For the year to date,

Chevrolet shows first teaser photo of next Volt E-REV
It replaces a model which, since production began in 2010, has proved a popular part of the Chevrolet model range in its home market, as

Tesla aims for 100,000 global sales in 2015
In its Q2 2014 Shareholder Letter, the company said it had delivered 7,759 Model S electric luxury cars during the second quarter of the year,

British drivers most likely to take a “selfie”, finds Ford
According to the survey, British drivers were the most likely to photograph themselves while on the move (33%), ahead of counterparts in Germany (28%), France

New Skoda Fabia to include 82g/km GreenLine model
Set to make its debut in Paris in October 2014, the new third-generation Fabia will use up to 17% fuel than its predecessor, making it

Now this is range anxiety
‘Sixteen hundred kilometres, on one tank?’, the man at the petrol station counter smirked, handing me a folded VAT receipt. ‘Hope you’ve got breakdown cover

Jeep Cherokee, Cadillac Escalade & Toyota Prius top list of most “hackable” cars
The list has been put together by hackers Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek, who last year showed they could hijack the steering and brakes of

New car sales rise 5% in West Europe in July, reports LMCA
In its latest West European Car Sales report, the company said that with comparable selling days in most cases in the region, many markets were

EU-supported project to develop driverless car parking system
Funded by €5.6m from the EU, the V-CHARGE consortium is looking to provide fully automated parking and charging system for electric cars at public car

Warwick Business School: UK economic recovery & rising used car prices prompt car sales growth
Announced today, the figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show 172,907 units were registered last month, up 6.6% compared to July 2013

Cheaper & more fuel-efficient vehicles driving increased UK registrations, says Deloitte
The newly announced figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show 172,907 units were registered last month, marking the 29th consecutive month of

SMMT increases forecast for 2014 UK new car market as registrations rise for 29th month
Last month saw fleet registrations rise 5.4% compared to July 2013, reaching a total of 88,256 from 83,763 units the year before. Meanwhile in line

On a charge
Which connector? Electric vehicle charging is in something of a muddle, with two different types of connectors in Europe, some cars that can be fast

Kia previews Sorento interior
Set to be unveiled in Korea at the end of this month ahead of a European debut at the Paris Motor Show in October, the

New Daily to form part of complete Iveco display at 2014 IAA
The 65th IAA show takes place from 25th September to 2nd October 2014 and will see Iveco take a stand covering more than 2,500 square

Hitachi expands into Europe
Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions (HCVS) is the UK-based leasing and contract hire division of the Japanese Hitachi company, probably best known for its consumer electronics,

First Drive: Iveco Daily
Sector: Large van Price: from €30,000 Fuel: from 6.7l/100km CO2: from 179g/km The Daily van range represents 55% of all Iveco sales worldwide. The Italian

China’s light vehicle sales accelerate in Q2 but risks remain
The firm’s latest analysis shows that in Q2 2014, China’s light vehicle sales ended with a SAAR of 23.56 million units in June, which fell

High diesel NOx emissions ‘likely for decades’ even with Euro 6 standard
EU judges were recently told that the UK is to break European nitrogen dioxide limits until at least 2030 – more than 20 years after

S-Class Plug-in Hybrid to offer 65g/km CO2 emissions
The S500 PLUG-IN HYBRID is the brand’s first European model to feature technology which will be available on the new C-Class from next year. In

EU commercial vehicle registrations up 9.3% in H1
New data from European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, the ACEA, shows that demand in June increased by 10.3%, totalling 166,107 units. Growth prevailed in the segment

First plug-in hybrid from Audi now available to order in Europe
Approximately 410 Audi dealers in Europe – including around 105 in Germany – are selling the model at a basic price of €37,900 on the

Hyundai reveals design sketches of new i20
Styled at Hyundai Motor’s Design Centre Europe, the second-generation version of Hyundai’s B-segment model features the brand’s “Fluidic Sculpture 2.0” design language. Key design elements

EV sales in Europe double
Provisional sales data from the European Environment Agency show that in 2013 nearly 50,000 plug-in vehicles were sold, representing around 0.4% of all car sales

Shake-up down under
By the end of 2017, volume car production in Australia will cease. Ford and GM both announced that they would close their operations last

Fleet Logistics launches new driver app for European fleets
The "Fleet Logistics Mobility Control App" is now available for all users of Windows smart phones on Fleet Logistics’ fleet of around 130,000 vehicles across

Opel Romania wins huge school bus order for Movano
The 600 Movano Trabus models have been converted to carry 16 passengers by a local supplier, providing 9,600 children with transport to school from the

Alphabet drives international expansion of AlphaCity corporate car sharing solution
Since its launch, the product has attracted more than 8,000 registered users and over 4 million kilometres driven. It has also been recognised with a

Nigel Stead joins APD board
Nigel Stead joins APD as the company embarks on a major expansion programme extending its business reach, not just within the UK and Europe, but

Deloitte comments on wider impact of UK government plans for driverless cars
The plans have been announced by Business Secretary Vince Cable as the Government looks to establish the UK as a pioneer in driverless cars. Under the measures,

Brake launches Road Safety Week global hub
Aimed at fleets as well as NGOs, government agencies, schools, communities and local agencies, the site – www.roadsafetyweek.org – gives easy access to road safety guidance, tools,

New technology and lower running costs for new Vito
Available in panel van, crew cab and Tourer specification, the new Vito gains 140mm in wheelbase across its three lengths, and offers a gross vehicle

Kia shows first images of new Sorento SUV
With styling shared between the brand’s design studios in Korea, Germany and the USA, the new Sorento will a model which has been popular in

Fleets to score in Brazil
The football World Cup might be dominating the headlines about Brazil at the moment, but the motor industry is an important element in the country’s

Over half of UK drivers would not buy a driverless car
Churchill Car Insurance surveyed 2,006 UK adults about the new technology, which is seen as a near-future target for manufacturers including Audi, Nissan, Renault, Toyota

Tesla delivers first electric cars in Asia
During an event held at the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, Jerome Guillen, Tesla’s vice president of worldwide sales and service handed over the keys and

Audi begins driverless car test in Florida
The carmaker demonstrated its Piloted driving technology in an adapted A7 yesterday (28th July), which can drive itself on a freeway at speeds of up

SEAT teases new Ibiza
The image was unveiled at a company dinner held to celebrate the range’s 30-year history and attended by key designers of the model in the

EEI white paper sets out benefits of EVs for utilities fleets
Dubbed “Transportation Electrification – Utility Fleets Leading the Charge”, the white paper was written by a steering committee comprised of utility fleet directors from across

TomTom Telematics records 400,000 vehicles subscribed
At the end of the second quarter of 2014 the firm recorded 395,000 subscriptions, a 47% year-on-year growth. As of this week, it has more

UK car manufacturing entering golden era, says KPMG
As reported by the SMMT, the H1 rise comes on the back of a 3.7% increase in June output to 136,419 cars, driven by 16.5%

Porsche announces 79g/km Cayenne plug-in hybrid
The Cayenne S E-Hybrid is the first plug-in hybrid in its segment, though BMW has hinted that it will offer something similar in the new

Remarketing reborn
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