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Fiat to acquire rest of Chrysler from VEBA
The agreement includes a ‘special distribution’ of $1.9bn payable by Chrysler Group to its shareholdes while Fiat will pay the remainder of approximately $1.750bn in

Nissan issues teaser pic of Sport Sedan Concept
The carmaker says the concept ‘previews a new energetic design direction that amplifies Nissan's legendary approach of applying sports car principles to a sedan’. The

Infiniti reveals Q50 Eau Rouge
The high-performance design concept is based on Infiniti’s Q50 premium sports saloon and draws inspiration for aerodynamic design from the technical collaboration between Infiniti and

Kia previews Detroit Motor Show rear-wheel drive concept
Designed at Kia's American Design Center in California, the GT4 Stinger sports a low-slung design with the latest version of Kia's signature “Tiger Nose” grille

Almost 54 million autonomous cars to be on roads by 2035, says IHS Automotive
In the study, "Emerging Technologies: Autonomous Cars – Not If, But When", IHS Automotive forecasts total worldwide sales of self-driving cars (SDCs) will grow from

Signs of used market growth
The Swedish car market has been impacted by economic development and instability within Europe, with the sale of new cars falling from 305,000 in

Volvo FL
Sector: Light truck GVW: 12 –18 tonnes Engines: 5.1 and 7.7 litres Power range: 210 – 280hp The lengths that CEOs will go to in order

Telematics becomes OE
A number of vehicle manufacturers have developed telematics systems and embedded them in their vehicles. However, the role such packages occupy and the services they

Car of the Year 2014 finalists chosen
Seven of the 30 initial candidates have been nominated finalists, comprising: BMW i3, Citroën C4 Picasso, Mazda3, Mercedes-Benz S-class, Peugeot 308, Skoda Octavia and Tesla

Detroit Motor Show: Lexus provides latest teaser pic of RC F Coupe
Likely to be the RC F Coupe, the concept has been engineered from scratch according to the brand, which adds ‘the new addition to the

Paul Willcox becomes chairman for Nissan in Europe
The carmaker said the appointment is part of senior management and organisational changes designed to further strengthen operations in Europe and globally. Mr Willcox was

US: IIHS awards highest safety award for 22 vehicles
The award wins come as the IIHS introduces new criteria for the awards. TOP SAFETY PICK requires good performance in the Institute's moderate overlap front,

Ctrack rolls out RFID tracking solution for fleets in Europe
The ISIS (Integrated Security Intelligent Solution) system has been developed in partnership with specialist designer and manufacturer of security seals Mega Fortris and will initially

Paul Willis returns to Volkswagen Group UK in MD role
He replaces Paul Willcox who leaves the company with immediate effect. Willis joined Volkswagen in 2000 with a wealth of automotive industry experience, having worked

Business Lease to take over Bleeker Lease back office functions in new deal
Effective from 1st January 2014 Business Lease will take over the back-office operations at Bleeker Lease, leaving the firm to concentrate on commercial marketing and

New Honda Jazz/Fit to break cover at Detroit Motor Show
Based on an all-new platform and featuring the carmaker’s new Earth Dreams Technology fuel-efficient drivetrains, Honda said its newcomer will build on the interior flexibility

US: GE Capital Fleet Services awards outstanding vehicle auction suppliers
GE Capital Fleet Services sells more than 100,000 vehicles (all asset types/classes) annually via auctions, brokers and online sales. Held in South Barrington, IL, the

Daimler takes stake in Aston Martin under V8 engine deal
The two firms previously signed a letter of intent in July on a partnership on engines. In a statement, the firm said the technical partnership

Mercedes receives order for 600 trucks for road construction & fleet rentals in Brazil
Subsidiary Mercedes-Benz do Brazil is to start immediate deliveries of a total of 607 Mercedes-Benz trucks to two major customers. Of this total, 357 medium-duty

Honda gives head up on new Vezel for Japan & US as it plans European launch
The new model is intended to bring together the dynamic qualities of an SUV, the elegance of a coupe and the functionality of a minivan,

EU commercial vehicle registrations up for third month running
The ACEA data shows that all segments benefited from the upturn, with most major markets showing growth, with results up in Italy (+1.1%), Germany (+10.0%),

Kia teases sports car concept for Detroit
Little has been revealed about the car other than that it will feature a 2+2 layout and ‘is aimed at delivering head-turning looks whilst providing

ASEAN light vehicle sales dragged down by Thailand in October
Total sales registered around 271k, a 14% decrease from the previous year. Despite some growth in Indonesia and Vietnam, the volume was far less than

Fleet leasing giant implements White Clarke Group software
White Clarke Group installed CALMS to provide an integrated solution covering the full cycle of fleet management operations in a timeframe of only twelve weeks

Renault & Dongfeng to build crossovers in China under €870m deal
Named Dongfeng Renault Automotive Company (DRAC), the joint firm is to establish a new plant, located in the capital of the Hubei province, Wuhan. The

Spain & Skoda see largest increases in European new car sales in November
The data from JATO Dynamics shows that the European new car market increased by 1.7% during November compared to 2012, reducing the year-to-date deficit to

Global car demand to double in next 20 years, says Ford
‘In the next decade 75% of the global population will live in cities,’ he said. ‘Our challenge is to develop cars that communicate with each

Bpost signs new fleet software deal with Chevin Fleet Solutions
The company’s FleetWave will be used to manage 17,000 cars, vans, trucks, motorbikes and bicycles, which is the largest fleet in Belgium. Bpost chose FleetWave

Most cities still badly equipped for tomorrow’s mobility challenges
The study includes an updated version of the Arthur D Little Urban Mobility Index, with an extended scope of 84 cities worldwide. The index reveals

Mark Bryan appointed as senior vice president for ARI’s European businesses
Under the changes, Mr Bryan will now be responsible for all of ARI’s European businesses, including operations in the UK, Germany, Belgium, France and Spain.

Chevin plans major upgrade for international fleet support arrangements in 2014
The changes will see a new community forum put in place alongside an extensive knowledge base library, as well as new feedback methods designed to

EU new car figures up for third month in a row as VW & Renault post gains
Latest figures from the ACEA show that demand rose 1.2% last year compared to November 2012, with 938,021 registrations recorded. The UK (+7.0%) and Spanish

Strong economy aids Swedish recovery
Sweden is reckoned to be the third largest country in the European Union by area, yet has a population of some 9.6 million, giving it

BMW 4 Series
Sector: Premium coupe Price: €35,000 – €53,500 (approx) Fuel: 4.6 – 8.1l/100km CO2: 121 – 169g/km BMW is putting clear air between its saloon, GT

New Mercedes-Benz C-Class set to offer class-leading emissions
Available to order now, the latest C-Class uses a new lightweight construction and increased proportion of aluminium, resulting in a weight reduction of around 100kg.

Enterprise expands further with franchise appointments in Switzerland, Belgium and Luxembourg
The new deals form the latest part of Enterprise’s planned programme of expansion and see the appointment of General Lease, a division of Groep Boden,

Diesel biofuel suspected in winter breakdown outbreak
The problem results in diesel fuel filters becoming blocked by the formation of a gel-like substance in the diesel. This can block the fuel filter

LeasePlan recognised for supplier excellence at Johnson Controls awards
LeasePlan received a “Johnson Controls Leadership Award” at the annual Johnson Controls Supplier Excellence Recognition Award ceremony held in Milwaukee. This award recognises suppliers for

GM sells stake in PSA for $250m
GM acquired the stake in PSA when it entered into its strategic alliance in March 2012 but has sold the entire holding through a private

Have no car, will travel
From small beginnings, the world of car sharing is starting to take off in Japan. Car sharing has struck a chord not just because it’s

2014 NAFA Institute & Expo to take place in Minneapolis
The event will offer four days of networking, education, and an expo floor that features more than 250 exhibitors with the latest products and services

ALD launches corporate car sharing fleet in Spain
Launched in Madrid and Barcelona, ALD Sharing’s fleet of 23 Nissan LEAFs will be available to hire through a mobile phone for up to two

Hyundai to launch Genesis D-segment saloon in Europe for first time
Speaking to news agency Headlineauto, Mark Hall, the company's vice-president of marketing, said the previous Genesis was developed for the American and Korean markets, but

General Motors to close Australian factories in 2017
The company, which recently announced it was withdrawing the Chevrolet from Western Europe so it could concentrate on the more established Vauxhall and Opel brands,

Global light vehicle market accelerates to new record
That’s the finding of the latest monthly report from LMC Automotive, which shows very strong sales seen in China, a robust performance in the US

Market for automotive finance and leasing soars in Russia
The data from Finaccord, a market research consultancy specialising in financial services, reveals that sales of new cars in Russia have risen sharply since a

European firms seeking driver & order services for fleet management systems, finds Frost & Sullivan
The research firm’s new customer research study on ‘2012 European Fleet Managers' Willingness to Pay for FMS’ found that such systems have an established presence

Detroit Motor Show: Lexus issues teaser pic of RC F Coupe
The model is likely to be the new RC F coupé following its unveiling at the Tokyo Motor Show last month. The RC two-door coupé is expected

CHP Consulting embarks on three-year systems replacement programme for major US auto captive
The deal sees CHP’s Alfa Systems platform being used in the North American automotive finance market for the first time and comes as the firm

Mazda reports strong European sales for November
Against the backdrop of a European passenger car market heading for its sixth consecutive year of decline, sales of Mazda vehicles are now up 18%

New executive appointments announced for ARI Canada
Under the changes Rick Tousaw has been promoted to senior vice president and general manager and Craig Balfour has been promoted to vice president of
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