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Leasys on track for 2026 electric vehicle target
Leasys has published new figures showing it’s on track with its commitment to sustainable mobility in Europe.
H2X Global and KTM reveal hydrogen delivery van prototype
Australian hydrogen fuel cell vehicle manufacturer H2X Global has partnered with Austrian motorcycle and sports car manufacturer KTM Technologies to develop a hydrogen delivery van
BP becomes first to buy Tesla ultra-fast chargers for charging network
BP has signed a deal to acquire $100m (€94m / £82m) worth of Tesla Superchargers to accelerate expansion of its US charging network.
Volkswagen gives first glimpse of ID.7 Tourer all-electric wagon
Volkswagen has previewed its first-ever all-electric estate ahead of its launch in Europe next year.
Drivalia announces growth plans in Ireland
Drivalia has announced growth plans including expanding the fleet by 40% to 15,000 vehicles by 2026.
New issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine now out
The latest issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine is now online – featuring everything from charging and fleet operational advice to latest electric car
Jaguar Land Rover gears up Slovakian Nitra plant for EV production
Jaguar Land Rover – now rebranded as JLR – has confirmed its Nitra plant in Slovakia will produce electric vehicles by the end of the
Enterprise Holdings rebrands as Enterprise Mobility
Enterprise Holdings has switched to using Enterprise Mobility as its new corporate brand identity.
Cox Automotive reveals bold predictions for UK new and used car markets
Cox Automotive has outlined its 2024 forecasts for the UK’s new and used car markets – making some bold predictions.
Top concerns for European van drivers revealed in new Webfleet research
New research by Webfleet has found road safety and congestion are the top concerns for European van drivers.
EV charging transaction and management platform expands into UK and Ireland
Road, a leading EV charging transaction and management platform in Europe, has expanded into the UK and Ireland to support EV growth.
Final Nissan concept for Tokyo is 1360hp electric supercar
Nissan has unveiled an all-electric high-performance supercar concept at the Japan Mobility Show, potentially previewing the next-generation Nissan GT-R.
Ford starts production of new Transit Courier compact van
Production of the new Ford Transit Courier compact van and its Tourneo Courier MPV counterpart is now underway in Romania.
Pioneering new mentoring service to pass on fleet manager expertise
New mentoring services that will enable experienced fleet managers to pass their knowledge on to newer industry entrants are now available from the UK’s Association
Stellantis reboots van line-up with extra electric range and tech
Automotive giant Stellantis has revamped its van line-up for the Citroën, Fiat Professional, Opel, Peugeot and Vauxhall brands, taking the fight to Ford.
Jaguar Land Rover opens €287m EV development centre in UK
Jaguar Land Rover – now rebranded as JLR – has opened a new £250m (€287.1m) electric vehicle development and testing facility at its engineering centre
Tevva explores new mergers after ElectraMeccanica deal falls through
British electric vehicle manufacturer Tevva has said it’s exploring new merger opportunities after a deal with Canadian e-mobility firm ElectraMeccanica fell through.
Tesla marks major milestone in Europe
Tesla has reached the landmark of one million car deliveries in Europe, supporting its original mission to “accelerate the advent of sustainable transport”.
Shell report outlines practical steps for cost-effective fleet decarbonisation
Shell Fleet Solutions has launched a new report exploring the impact of cost on fleet decarbonisation efforts and providing practical recommendations for the way forwards.
Stellantis leads commercial vehicle offensive with new Pro One umbrella brand
Automotive giant Stellantis is embarking on a commercial vehicle offensive, supported by its newly launched Pro One umbrella business.
Nissan Hyper Punk concept is electric crossover for content creators and artists
Nissan has content creators and artists in its sights with its latest concept unveiling for the Japan Mobility Show.
Volvo enhances EV public charging experience across Europe
Volvo is boosting its public charging offer for customers across Europe to make access, payment and charging a far simpler experience than before.
Electric vehicles – the new trade war front?
By Jon Lawes, managing director at MHC Mobility Europe
Electric vehicles face steep price hike without urgent EU–UK deal
UK and EU fleets buying battery electric vehicles from across the channel face a major price hike from 2024 unless an urgent post-Brexit deal on
EV startup Volta Trucks files for bankruptcy
Electric vehicle startup Volta Trucks has said it’s planning to file for bankruptcy after the collapse of a supplier.
West Midlands Gigafactory in talks with Asian battery manufacturers
The West Midlands Gigafactory joint venture has confirmed that it is in advanced discussions with several leading Asian battery manufacturers about future investment at the
Targa Telematics scoops Frost & Sullivan’s best practices award
Frost & Sullivan has awarded Targa Telematics its 2023 European Company of the Year best practices award for telematics connectivity.
Arval inks European EV leasing deal with Chinese carmaker Zeekr
Chinese EV brand Zeekr is teaming up with BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval in Europe to offer electric car insurance and financing in Europe.
Kia reveals global electric strategy, new EV5 and latest concepts at first-ever EV Day
Kia is significantly stepping up the pace on its electric stategy with the reveal of three EVs and new global plans at the brand’s first
Bridgestone embraces electrification era with EV-ready tyre portfolio
Bridgestone has confirmed all its newly engineered tyres will be ‘EV-ready’ across its entire product portfolio in the future – supporting the shift to electric.
OEC partners with GT Motive to connect customers with competitive OE partsa
OEC and GT Motive are working together to provide customers with greater access to competitive OE parts pricing support directly through the OEC Vision collision
Nissan’s second EV concept for Tokyo is rugged sports SUV
Nissan has uncovered its new electric vehicle concept, focused on outdoor enthusiasts and previewing new features for its future EV line-up.
Helixx breaks the mould with new 3D-printed electric delivery van
UK-based technology company Helixx has revealed the first demonstrator of a new 3D-printed electric van that it says can be built by local businesses virtually
UFODrive launches UFOFleet platform to simplify fleet switch to EVs
All-electric vehicle rental company UFODrive has commercialised its EV-native fleet management platform to help fleets go electric.
UK pledges €103m funding for ‘cutting-edge’ electric vehicle technology
The Government has announced a new £89m (€103m) investment package that it says will reinforce the UK as a world leader in zero emissions vehicle
Volue adds EVBox to Spark partnership ecosystem
Volue, which provides technologies and services to support the energy transition, has added EVBox to its Spark partner ecosystem.
New partnership to provide telematics-based incident and repair management
A new telematics-based incident and repair management solution has launched for insurance companies and commercial fleets in the UK and across Europe.
Renault and Volvo Group to develop electric vans in new joint venture
Renault Group and Volvo Group are joining forces to develop an all-new generation of fully electric vans and associated services.
Octopus Electroverse launches in France, Spain and Italy
British electric car charging platform Octopus Electroverse has opened for business for French, Italian and Spanish drivers.
Nicole Melillo Shaw to succeed Kristian Elvefors as Volvo Car UK MD
Volvo Car UK has appointed Nicole Melillo Shaw as managing director, as Kristian Elvefors steps down after four years in the position.
New Škoda Kodiaq gets bolder design, more space and first-ever plug-in hybrid
Škoda has revealed its new Kodiaq large SUV, which gains overhauled design, new technology and its first-ever plug-in hybrid for 2024.
Abax appoints seasoned SaaS executive as CEO
Telematics company Abax has appointed Emma Dyga as its new chief executive officer.
Fisker Ocean electric SUV lands on UK shores
American EV brand Fisker has delivered its first right-hand-drive Ocean electric SUV to a UK customer as its phased launch programme rolls out.
Nissan hints at EV future with Hyper Urban concept
Nissan has revealed its Hyper Urban concept, previewing its plans for an all-electric future.
New Synthetic Telematics tool allows businesses to run a virtual electric fleet
Fleet optimisation software provider Dynamon has launched its new Synthetic Telematics feature, which allows businesses to run a virtual electric fleet, modelling exactly how vehicles
MHC Mobility Netherlands appoints new MD as Gert Veenstra steps down
Mitsubishi HC Capital UK Plc has announced leadership changes for MHC Mobility Netherlands.
Global challenge calls on all drivers to showcase safety skills for prizes
A new global driver challenge to encourage and reward safe driving behaviour has launched to support Brake’s annual Road Safety Week campaign.
Fleets able to unlock Scope 3 transparency with new CO2 data
Fleets and finance firms looking to report on carbon footprint over a vehicle’s lifetime are set to benefit from the launch of new data from
Nissan-backed project to test autonomous cars on residential and rural roads
A new research project focusing on the challenges for autonomous vehicles on residential and rural roads is underway in the UK.
TCH Leasing develops proactive service maintenance for clients under Targa deal
TCH Leasing is developing a proactive service management solution for its clients with the help of connected vehicle technology from Targa Telematics.
October 2023 issue of Fleet World / Van Fleet World now out…
The new issue of Fleet World and Van Fleet World is now out – featuring latest advice and insights for operators.
