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Geneva Motor Show: New hybrid system and dual-clutch gearbox cut carbon at Kia
The seven-speed dual-clutch transmission will replace Kia’s existing six-speed automatic, sold on the majority of its model range, and is claimed to offer a 5%

Geneva Motor Show: Jaguar announces compact executive XE for 2015
Set to launch in 2015, the XE puts Jaguar back into a vitally important fleet segment against the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz

Geneva Motor Show: Aggressive new Toyota Aygo breaks cover
It’s the third and final model from a trio which also includes the new Citroen C1 and Peugeot 108, both of which were also shown

KPMG joins Leaseurope as associate member
‘By joining Leaseurope as an Associate Member we underline the importance of active knowledge-sharing and a valuable networking platform in the leasing industry. We consider

Withdrawing Chevrolet in Europe provides ‘clear runway’ for Vauxhall & Opel
Speaking to news agency Headlineauto, Mr Ammann said: ‘Those two brands are now on a positive trajectory and there is a focus for us to

Geneva Motor Show: Volkswagen Multivan Alltrack debuts
The manufacturer says the concept showcases its all-wheel drive expertise which began 29 years ago with the T3 Transporter – both as a minibus and

NAFA appoints Phillip Russo as CEO
‘For several years, NAFA has had a very aggressive strategic plan that called for the creation of many new programmes, as well as the expansion

Traffic congestion in Europe rises as economies grow
That’s the finding of the 2013 Annual INRIX Traffic Scorecard from traffic information and driver services provider INRIX, which analysed data from 13 European countries.

Netherlands & Renault lead way as European average new car CO2 emissions continue to fall
The findings come ahead of the publication of JATO's latest report – A Review of New Car CO2 Emissions across Europe 2013 – which covers

Road Test: Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion
Sector: Lower-medium Fuel: 3.1l/100km CO2: 85g/km New technology and ever-more complex petrol and diesel engines mean there’s never been a wider choice when it comes

Apple CarPlay looks promising but challenges remain, says Frost & Sullivan
The technology giant’s system has been previewed at Geneva on cars from Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo, with Apple saying future takers include BMW Group, Ford

Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: Fleets offered chance to try latest braking and safety systems
The initiative, demonstrated by the insurance industry-backed Thatcham Research Centre, alongside Bosch and RoadSafe, will focus on the very latest Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) systems,

India’s light vehicle sales to grow by 6% YoY, says LMCA
So said LMC Automotive after light vehicle sales declined 7% year on year (YoY) in January to 251k while passenger vehicle volume decreased 8% YoY

Peugeot 308 scoops Car of the Year 2014 title
Last bestowed with the award in 2002 in its 307 guise, the 308 received 307 points from the 58 jury members, gaining top points from

Geneva Motor Show: Apple teams up with Ferrari, Mercedes & Volvo for CarPlay
The system has been designed to provide hands-free interaction with the iPhone and is being debuted at Geneva on vehicles from Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo.

Engineering shortfall alert for car industry
Towards the end of this decade, there will be a ‘tremendous shortfall’ in engineering talent – both graduates and apprentices – that will affect not

Geneva Motor Show: Hazumi concept previews new Mazda2
The carmaker says the Japanese word “Hazumi” means to “bound” or “spring up” and ‘was chosen to convey an image of a small but vigorous

LMCA comments on January car sales in China
‘While record‐breaking sales of China’s locally‐made Light Vehicles were achieved in January 2014 with 2.07 million units being moved, the market only posted year‐on‐year growth

Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: Jaguar to showcase performance and economy credentials
The 2014 Fleet Show, which takes place at Silverstone on 9th April, sees the iconic Silverstone Grand Prix circuit split in two, so that the

Corporate carsharing fleets to grow to 85,000 vehicles in 2020
A recent analysis from Frost & Sullivan estimates the number of vehicles to stand at 2,000 vehicles in such fleets in 2013, and forecasts that

IRF paper outlines adverse effects of skid training
In the section looking at the effectiveness of crisis evasion courses such as skid training, the organisation notes that until the end of the 1980s,

Kia and Motortrak team up to launch used car locators across Europe
The new service will be launched first in Germany, France, Belgium and Italy and will be provided in the local languages. Olivier Pascal, fleet and

January sees strong start to European new car sales, says JATO
The firm’s latest new car sales analysis shows that, 44,823 more units were sold in January 2014 compared to the same period last year, building

Geneva Motor Show: VW to show compact SUV plans with T-ROC concept
Built on the same platform as the forthcoming Audi Q1, the T-ROC is smaller than the Tiguan, but larger than the Taigun SUV concept, which

eCall gets green light from European Parliament but deadline remains open
‘The deployment of a public EU-wide emergency call system represents a very important achievement for the safety of European road users. About 2500 lives could

Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: CAP Consulting named as headline partner for Show
CAP Consulting will be one of the event’s headline partners – a move that underlines the Leeds-based company’s determination to grow its influence in the fleet sector.

EU commercial vehicle registrations up 4.7% in January
The ACEA data shows that total commercial vehicle registrations were 132,503 units last month, marking the fifth consecutive month of growth. Growth was sustained across

Nissan gives first look at facelifted Juke
Although the image shows little changes to the profile, the head and tail-lights seem to be set for some changes, with Nissan to reveal clearer

Volvo V40 to deliver emissions from 85g/km with new Drive-E powertrains
The two engines from the four-cylinder Drive-E engine family – already seen in the S60, V60, XC60 and S80 – take the form of the

Former Daimler CEO candidate to head up commercial vehicles at Volkswagen
Mr Renschler joined Daimler-Benz AG in 1988 and began setting up the production facility in Tuscaloosa, USA, in 1993. In 1999 he took on responsibility

Emerging economies turning to UK fleet expertise, says Chevin
The company says that during the last three months, it has received enquiries for systems in Mexico, the Philippines, Chile, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Tanzania, Nigeria

Refreshed Ford Focus breaks cover at Mobile World Congress
Technological updates are packaged behind a heavily updated bodyshell now featuring the slimmer chrome grille first shown on the 2011 Evos concept car and now

European Parliament confirms 95g/km CO2 target but pushes deadline back to 2021
The latest deal was backed by the Environment Committee on 17th December 2013 and follows delays brought about by the German government to support its

Citroën shows first images of new C1 city car
Citroën has sold 760,000 of the first-generation C1 since the car launched in 2005, and its successor falls in line with the latest cars to

Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: Allstar Card Services sponsors “Eco-driving Hub”
The Allstar Card Services Eco-driving Hub will be the focus of a range of fuel and cost saving initiatives at this year’s Show, all designed

Operational leasing: Just add service
The fact that a country’s economy is healthy and corporate profits are buoyant does not automatically mean that businesses with plenty of money rolling

Iveco EuroCargo
SECTOR: Light/medium truck GVW: 7.5 tonnes Engines: 4.4 and 6.7 litres POWER RANGE: 160–320hp Persistent player Like Mark Twain, reports of the death of the

Honda to drop Insight and CR-Z hybrids in Europe
Both cars are due to be replaced at the end of the year, but neither of the next-generation hybrids will be sold in Europe.

UK car manufacturing should ‘continue to power ahead’ in 2014, says PwC
Newly released data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders shows that output in January was down 0.3% to 128,620 cars compared to the same

Optimistic outlook for UK car manufacturing, says KPMG
Newly released data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders shows that output in January was down 0.3% to 128,620 cars compared to the same

Geneva Motor Show: Mazda to debut Hazumi concept & new engine
The single image gives little away about the ‘next-generation subcompact concept’ but does show similarities with the Mazda3 grille and headlight set-up. In a statement,

Global annual light duty natural gas vehicle sales to reach 3.8m in 2023
The firm says that natural gas supplies have increased in many parts of the world during recent years due to new pipelines and hydraulic fracturing.

UK faces legal action for not meeting NO2 limits
Laid out in 2008, the Directive set strict limits for particulate and nitrogen dioxide emissions for all EU member states, with a deadline of 1st

Geneva Motor Show: Audi reveals first images of TT prior to world debut
The third-generation model marks a design line reminiscent of the first model generation and includes elements from the R8. There’s a restyled front-end with a

Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: “Fleet on fleet” as managers turn trainers
In a radical change from the seminar programme of previous years, the organisers have opted for a new format in which experienced fleet managers will

Glass’s comments on future for PSA Peugeot Citroën deal
Under the agreement Dongfeng and the French government will each invest about €800m in return for 14% stakes. A further €1.4bn will be raised by

Peugeot confirms rescue deal with China's Dongfeng & French government
Under the agreement Dongfeng and the French government will each invest about €800m in return for 14% stakes. A further €1.4bn will be raised by

Geneva Motor Show: Opel/Vauxhall to show ADAM ROCKS crossover
The latest edition to Opel/Vauxhall’s ADAM range was previewed as a concept at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show and now makes its production debut a

Geneva Motor Show: Fiat Panda Cross debuts
Based on the standard Panda, the Cross features more chunky styling, with a new bumper and lights along with a titanium-look skid plate. There’s also

US: GE Capital Fleet Services saves fleet customers $209m in 2013
The latest areas for saving – comprising programme enhancements, accelerated and optimal replacement, lease versus reimbursement, lease versus purchase and right sizing – were identified

Geneva Motor Show: Toyota issues teaser pic of new Aygo prior to unveiling
Sister model to the Citroën C1 and the already unveiled Peugeot 108, the new Toyota Aygo is set to adopt a more distinctive image including
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