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The survey demonstrates that new leasing business in Europe increased by 7%1 in 2011 to reach €248bn. This continued improvement on 2010 further demonstrates that

China is SKODAs largest individual market, accounting for 25% of the brand’s worldwide sales. Currently, SKODA’s dealer network is about 400 strong with plans to

Danone selected the Renault-Nissan Alliance for its wide product lineup, its experienced fleet sales and services organization and its global sales footprint, which matches that

Powered by the ChargePoint Network, the CarCharging EV charging stations will be installed in multi-residential buildings and monthly parking garages. ‘The deployment of our EV

The US has re-emerged as Bentley’s number one market with deliveries up by 25.7% (1,140 cars delivered to customers).  Sales in China also remain extremely

Zipcar UK, which operates in London, Bristol, Cambridge and Oxford, will gradually introduce Michelin tyres across its fleet of 1,800 cars and vans as part

Whether travelling for business or leisure, the portable hotspots, which are small enough to fit in a pocket or bag, will give Avis customers instant

The plant, which will boast an annual capacity of 300,000 vehicles when completed in the first half of 2014, is an aggressive move by Kia

According to the Experteye European Leasing Index, the UK has seen a +6% rise in SMR costs since June last year, with forecasted residuals falling

The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at a long-term strategic collaboration in four fields: joint development of a fuel cell system,

The plan addresses:  Investments in the Opel/Vauxhall product portfolio, combined with a new sales strategy  A revised brand strategy Plans aimed at reducing material, development

According to Peter Fleet (Inset), president of Ford ASEAN, the plant in Sta. Rosa, Laguna south of Manila could not produce enough cars to generate

Bentley Motors saw a strong increase in deliveries across Europe in 2011 and also reported a significant rise in the first quarter of 2012.  In

The study looked at existing technologies and their potential to both enhance safety and reduce environmental impact. euroFOT also revealed a link between these systems

The award honors companies that are focused on offering quality human resources initiatives. An independent research firm evaluates each company’s entry based on key measures

It was recently announced that long-established dealer group Guarnieri will exclusively import and market all Fisker vehicles in Spain, Portugal and Morocco. Guarnieri operates first-class

New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, Electrification of Transmissions in Europe and North America, finds that the electrified transmissions market sales are set to grow

Road deaths were cut by just 3% in 2011, compared to 11% to the year before and Antonio Avenso, executive director of the European Transport

Robert joined Europcar as a Regional manager in 2001, becoming Regional director in 2007. Prior to his successful career at Europcar, he held a number

Called "Full Distance", the new solution allows corporate customers to record the exact monthly costs for each car on the fleet based on a pre-agreed

'The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand achieved a very respectable performance on markets worldwide in May. However, the situation on markets in Western Europe remains tense,'

New analysis from Frost & Sullivan report, "360 Degree Perspective Of The Central And Eastern European Electric Vehicle Industry", has found that the industry is

Easy to use with added value services, the new application makes booking a car more simple and enjoyable than ever. Customers can make reservations and

George Ashworth has been active in the leasing and asset finance industry for many years. Prior to his position at Aldemore, he held several senior

The report, produced by a coalition of EU Commissioners, various ministers, automobile industry CEOs, suppliers, trade unions and civil society, lists ways and means of

In a country where an expanding middle class places 900 new vehicles on local roads every day, INRIX’s partnership with MapLink will provide Brazil with

Dr Schreiber joins Bentley from his current role as CEO at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. He will commence his new position on September 1, 2012 and will

De Nysschen, currently president of Audi of America, will report to Andy Palmer, Nissan Motor Company executive vice president, product planning, business strategy, marketing communications

The electric, range extended Opel Ampera has been available for rent since early March in Amsterdam (Netherlands), and is now available in Frankfurt (Germany) and

The offering is expected to commence after the SEC completes the review process initiated by FleetMatics’ confidential submission on Thursday May 17, 2012 of its

With the manufacturer set to launch its new customer-care product, 'Audi CarLife-Advance', which provides car buyers with extended warranty, financing, insurance and service plans –

Entitled “Getting Control of Fuel Costs”, the webinar will take place on Wednesday 30 May 30 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm (Eastern Time),  The

New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http://www.automotive.frost.com), Executive Analysis of the European and North American LPG and CNG Original Equipment Market, finds that the alternate

The Audi pre sense front plus technology is available on the Audi A6, which achieved 5 stars in 2011. With two long range radars positioned

All four vehicles show that car makers are rising to Euro NCAP’s challenging 2012 5 star requirements, especially in the area of pedestrian protection where

In the tests, the BMW 3 Series, Hyundai i30, Mazda CX-5 and Peugeot 208 have received Euro NCAP’s maximum five star rating. The BMW 3 Series in

Reinstating the TIR System would provide 600,000 road transport operators – mainly small or medium sized businesses (SMEs) servicing SMEs which account for 85% of

The study calls for both Mazda and Fiat to develop two differentiated, distinctly styled, iconic and brand-specific light weight, roadsters featuring rear-wheel drive. The Mazda

"We are very happy to have Mitsubishi Electric Corporation as a partner. Their world-leading knowledge and experience will bring the infotainment system in our cars

The deal will enable Athlon Car Lease customers to let drivers rent out their leased vehicles to private individuals via SnappCar.  The two companies are

Fujitsu Technology Solutions had clear objectives in outsourcing the management of its car fleets to Fleet Logistics. The first was to achieve total cost transparency

According to figures released by European motor industry body ACEA, Hyundai has now outperformed the European market trend for 40 consecutive months since January 2009.

The decision follows the conclusion of a ground-breaking new labour agreement which was approved by the Vauxhall workforce yesterday. The agreement comes into force in

Bentley owners and enthusiasts now have a new destination in the Netherlands. The renowned distributor and service company, Pon, is the British luxury car maker’s

Leading the charge will be a new 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine with direct injection and Start/Stop technology that will cut CO2 emissions by 13%, compared

The London-based company took five orders at the show, four for standard-specification cars, which are priced in Sterling at £210,000 plus taxes and one for

JALA is the umbrella body for the automotive leasing industry in Japan, with member associations covering the entire country. Nobuo Takagi, managing director of JALA,

According to Dataforce, a total of 155,433 vehicles from the Wolfsburg-based Group’s passenger car brands Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT and SKODA were registered in the fleet

'We are pleased to report another record quarter, and the highest first quarter profit in the Company's history,' said Scott L. Thompson, chairman, president and

'The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand made a very good start to the second quarter. However, given the situation on West European markets we remain very