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The carmaker saw record sales in October with the figure of 126,421 vehicles up 15.3%. Year-to-date sales are up 10.7% to 1,189,059 passenger cars (+10.7%).

That’s the finding of new data from retail information specialist Verdict Retail which warns that the recovery is not being evenly distributed across the continent.

Available online, the review has been prepared by Professor Peter Cooke and the Buckingham Automotive Team and seeks to analyse independently the range of issues

Effective immediately, Discount Car and Truck Rentals Ltd will serve Europcar’s customers in Canada while Europcar will serve Discount’s customers in the rest of the

The existing NMKV joint venture between Nissan and Mitsubishi was launched in 2011. Under the new plans, the JV will be extended to co-develop a

Announced last month, the acquisition forms part of ARI’s continued expansion in Europe and follows the company’s recent expansion into the UK and Germany. ARI’s

Led by scientists at Nottingham Trent University, the research is focused developing software that would enable car manufacturers to accurately predict how a new model

The two-door four-seater RC coupe shows the new Lexus styling, with a new version of the spindle grille along with triangular headlamps with a three-lamp

Epyx specialises in IT solutions for the automotive sector, with its best-known products being the 1link e-commerce platforms, which cover functions including vehicle procurement, maintenance,

Launched by INRIX Inc, a global provider of traffic information and driver services, the INRIX XD Traffic is said to provide the industry with twice

According to the firm, in September, sales of locally‐ made passenger vehicles rose by 23.5% on the previous year, almost doubling from 11.5% growth in

His appointment is the latest in a line of senior personnel changes at Infiniti EMEA that have also seen the creation of a new Europe-based

The funding round, which was led by Silicon Valley-based firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers, will be used to further capitalise on the growing market

The insight sessions, which culminated in a customer forum, highlighted a number of key questions around the introduction of EVs, with lack of understanding toping

Taking place on Thursday 7th November 2013, at 4.00pm GMT, the webinar will cover the architectural changes needed for automated driving, as well as market/technology

Figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association show that the commercial vehicle market rose 6.1% in the EU last month, with 160,038 units registered. The

Real-world claims data suggest that Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) systems can reduce rear-end crashes by one quarter or more and lead to a significant reduction

The teaser shot doesn’t reveal much but Nissan has said that the new model will bring in advanced aerodynamics with sector-first technologies and state-of-the-art cabin

Vehicle solutions business Motiva Group has reported that contract hire for trucks – a barometer for the economy in general – has almost doubled in

VW expands production network in China The Volkswagen Group has started production at its new plant in Ningbo to tap into the market south and

Available across the S60, V60, XC60, V70, XC70 and S80 models with a choice of manual or new eight-speed automatic gearboxes, the D4 unit is

The firm, which is now offering a Global Automotive Scenarios Service to examine the impact of possible macroeconomic outcomes, adds that if growth were constrained,

Set to debut at the North American International Auto Show in January, the 2 Series will be available globally from March 2014 and shares its platform

The research has been published in the Tomorrow’s Value Rating (TVR), now in its tenth year, which assesses the sustainability performance of leading businesses worldwide.

At the moment the Korean company's largest offering in Europe is the Optima, known as the K5 in its domestic market, but it has two

Mr Fenix’s remit will be to strengthen Europcar’s operational excellence and develop innovation within the network to optimise the customer’s journey. He will be responsible

Established in 1981, CLM is a specialist vehicle fleet management company with a fleet of more than 12,000 vehicles. It provides a full range of

AlphaElectric is being rolled out across all European markets where Alphabet operates and, although the company is part of BMW Group, it is available for

E-Car Club launches with a fleet of four cars, based in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. These will be made available to staff at

That’s the finding of a new research report from the analyst firm Berg Insight, which says that take-up will grow at a compound annual growth

The survey-based research finds that traditional car sharing will increase from 0.7 million members in 2011 to more than 15 million members in 2020. The

Held at the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre, the Conference provides an educational and networking forum for fleet industry professionals from all industry sectors and

The compact crossover has already been shown at the Detroit Motor Show and will be based on Honda’s Global Compact Series platform – the same

The CLA scored 91% for adult occupant protection, 75% for child occupant, 74% for pedestrian and 81% for safety assist. Euro NCAP noted that the

Built into GE's 24/7 maintenance and management solution, TruckVantage, the new On-site Maintenance programme brings highly skilled technicians into existing customer garages to provide on-site

The SUV, which features an electric motor at each axle, offers four-wheel drive up to 75mph using only battery power, but also features a small

The two firms have renewed their strategic alliance to develop a new solution for Used Vehicles Management Sales (UVMS), which is said to reduce the

The recall applies to the Camry, Camry Hybrid, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, and Venza made in 2012-13, with around 847,000 cars affected in North America and

Using Skype and translation from AIAGA president Giovanni Tortorici, NAFA executive director Phillip E Russo welcomed the association as partners, provided a historical background on

Owing to a more streamlined production process and economies of scale, General Motors has been reducing the price of the Chevrolet Volt and Vauxhall/Opel Ampera

That’s the finding of the latest new car sales analysis from JATO Dynamics, which shows that 21 markets reported a rise in sales in September,

Located at http://truckofthefuture.eu/, the site looks at why the commercial vehicle industry is vital to Europe’s economy and addresses the issue of how truck manufacturers

The programme is aimed at providing domestic and inbound customers with increased choice and outstanding customer service across major destinations for business and leisure.  

The three-day conference, designed specifically to meet the needs of those who manage fleets of vehicles outside of the United States and Canada, will take