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Sixt boosts record revenues and fleet size in best-ever second quarter
Sixt has posted latest financial results, revealing new records for revenues and fleet size.
Bramble Energy opens Hydrogen Innovation Hub in multi-million-pound investment
Bramble Energy has made a multi-million-pound investment in a new company headquarters featuring a Hydrogen Innovation Hub.
Octopus Electroverse app soars to half a million charge points
The Octopus Electroverse EV roaming app now connects drivers to over half a million EV charge points globally following strong growth this year.
UK’s Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee launches inquiry into EVs
The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee in the UK has launched an inquiry into electric vehicles to explore how the Government will
Kaluza brings EV charging solutions to Australia and New Zealand
Energy software platform Kaluza has expanded into Australia and New Zealand in a milestone move that will bring new EV charging solutions to the region.
BMW reveals new armoured 7 Series and fully electric i7
BMW has unveiled armoured versions of the latest 7 Series and fully electric i7, providing customised firearms and explosives protection for at-risk individuals.
ChargePoint to invest multimillions to deliver near 100% uptime
ChargePoint, a leading provider of EV charging solutions, is to make multimillion dollar investments that it says will deliver network reliability of nearly 100% when
What’s hindering EV adoption in different countries across the globe?
With many governments striving to meet their part of the Paris Agreement climate change treaty that prioritises an increase in EVs, Dunstan Power, managing director
Half of employees want better multi-modal travel options
More than half (53%) of workers who drive for business in the UK, France, Germany and Spain would like employers to make it easier for them
ALD Automotive | LeasePlan appoints deputy CEO and group CFO
ALD Automotive | LeasePlan has appointed Patrick Sommelet as deputy chief executive officer and group chief financial officer.
Record first half for MoDel and 1m vehicle handovers in sight
Ebbon Automotive’s MoDel vehicle delivery solution has delivered a record first half and is on track for more than one million vehicle handovers this year
Fisker showcases future EV models at first-ever Product Vision Day
American EV start-up Fisker has showcased its vision for a sustainable all-electric vehicle line-up by 2026 at its first-ever Product Vision Day.
Former ALD executive comes onboard with Fleet Procure expansion
Rory Harrison, former ALD Automotive business development manager for the funder’s smart leasing relationship, has joined Fleet Procure as its new commercial manager – leasing
UK new car market up 28% on back of surging fleet and EV demand
The UK new car market continued to rebound in July, rising 28.3% as a result of rocketing demand for fleet cars and electric vehicles.
EV charging points across Square Mile get full upgrade
Pan-European business charge point operator Qwello UK is undertaking a full upgrade of the electric vehicle charging points in London’s Square Mile, delivering a more
Drivalia acquires operations of ALD Automotive in Ireland
Drivalia has officially completed the acquisition of ALD Automotive in Ireland, following approval from the European Commission.
BP invests €4.7m in fleet optimisation software provider Dynamon
BP Ventures has made a £4m (€4.7m) investment in fleet optimisation software provider Dynamon and signed a commercial agreement that will help companies decarbonise and
Toyota unveils retro-look Land Cruiser
Toyota has premiered its new Land Cruiser, which gains retro styling and new technologies to enhance its on- and off-road credentials.
Mercedes-Benz dials up luxury and comfort for midsize vans
Mercedes-Benz Vans has updated its midsize vans portfolio for 2024, delivering a more premium approach.
Half of large fleets in UK and Ireland could be hybrid or electric by 2025
More than half (55%) of fleet operators in the UK and Ireland say they could have a hybrid or electric fleet by 2025, according to
Gateway2Lease fully integrates with Leaselink to streamline vehicle orders
Gateway2Lease has become the latest leasing broker in the UK to fully integrate Ebbon Automotive’s Leaselink e-procurement platform with its back-office system to handle and
Volvo culls estates and saloons to go SUV-only in UK
Volvo has confirmed that it’s axing all saloons and estates from its UK line-up as it puts focus on high-demand models.
Škoda revamps Scala and Kamiq with new design and tech
Škoda has given its Scala family hatch and Kamiq crossover a mid-life revamp, introducing latest technologies and updated design.
Mobilize takes stake in Select Car Leasing to launch new leasing brand
Mobilize Financial Services, Renault Group’s financial services arm, has taken a stake in Select Car Leasing and launched a new UK car leasing brand.
Connected vehicles to identify future road collision hotspots
Data collected from connected vehicles could be used to identify road collision hotspots in the UK, before anyone is killed or seriously injured on them.
Fleet transition inertia: businesses can’t be complacent about ICE vehicles
By Jon Lawes, managing director, MHC Mobility
New Škoda Superb gets more space and longer-range PHEV
Škoda has teased its fourth-generation Superb in prototype guise ahead of its full unveiling in November.
Targa Telematics links to Renault and Dacia connected vehicle data
Targa Telematics has signed a strategic partnership with Renault, expanding the Targa range of connected car solutions with integrated data from Renault and Dacia vehicles.
Jaguar Land Rover owner picks UK over spain for battery gigafactory
Jaguar Land Rover owner Tata has chosen the UK over Spain to build a multi-million-pound electric battery factory.
Hyundai Santa Fe gets radical transformation
Hyundai has revamped its Santa Fe midsize SUV with a bold new design that delivers standout styling.
ALD | LeasePlan signs new financing deal to fast-track EV take-up
ALD I LeasePlan is ramping up growth of its hybrid and fully electric fleet in Europe, backed by a new €600m (£515m) financing agreement.
2024 Ford Transit and E-Transit get major technology upgrades
Ford is giving its Transit and E‑Transit commercial vehicles a major upgrade in digital capability for the 2024 model year.
First Tesla Cybertruck finally rolls off lines
Tesla’s first Cybertruck has rolled off the assembly line, four years after the concept was first revealed.
Renault previews Scénic fully electric crossover ahead of September debut
Renault has teased its new Scénic E-Tech electric crossover ahead of its debut at the Munich motor show.
Volkswagen teases new estate-only Passat
Volkswagen has previewed its forthcoming Passat, ahead of its world premiere at the end of August.
Nio EVs score five stars in Euro NCAP’s newly updated safety tests
Nio’s forthcoming ET5 and EL7 electric cars have aced brand-new Euro NCAP safety tests, scoring five-star ratings.
Sixt appoints Andrew Smith as new UK managing director
Former Avis Group executive Andrew Smith has joined Sixt UK as its new managing director, taking over from Tim Vetters.
Scalable rapid charging start-up secures €3.5m in first funding round
An electric vehicle start-up focused on lower cost and scalable rapid charging has secured £3m (€3.5m) in its first funding round.
Stellantis appoints new UK boss as Paul Willcox retires
Stellantis UK has appointed Maria Grazia Davino as its group managing director, replacing Paul Willcox who has decided to retire.
Wialon reveals most popular GPS hardware manufacturers across globe
Global fleet management platform Wialon has announced its top 10 list of hardware manufacturers for 2023.
JLR appoints Patrick McGillycuddy as UK boss
JLR has appointed Patrick McGillycuddy as its UK managing director, leading on plans to transform the customer experience.
2024 Volkswagen T-Cross gets upgraded quality and infotainment
Volkswagen is revamping its T-Cross small SUV for 2024 with revamped design and enhanced quality.
Amazon rolls out first European electric delivery vans from Rivian
Amazon is rolling out its first electric delivery vans from Rivian in Europe, launching first in Germany.
Targa Telematics scores latest silver EcoVadis medal for sustainability
EcoVadis has awarded Targa Telematics the silver medal for its achievements in corporate social responsibility for the second year running.
Bonnet soars past quarter of a million chargers with Ubitricity and EnBW deals
Bonnet has become the largest independent EV charging network in Europe on the back of partnerships with Ubitricity and EnBW.
BMW iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet lands in UK
BMW has brought a ‘pilot fleet’ of iX5 Hydrogen SUVs to the UK, marking the next critical phase of its global trials.
EV drivers becoming more relaxed about charging and range, finds Shell
Fast-rising electric vehicle take-up is having a positive impact on driver perceptions, including range and charging capabilities.
Stellantis to streamline charging for EV fleets and drivers with new business unit
Stellantis has established a dedicated EV charging business unit to support fleets and drivers with charging and energy management.
Get your business ‘EV Ready’ with the new issue of Fleet World
The July 2023 issue of Fleet World and Van Fleet World is now out, focused on helping fleets to get ‘EV Ready’.
Geotab brings generative AI to fleet analytics with new ‘Project G’
Geotab has unveiled a new tool that enables fleets to use the power of generative AI to transform data interactions.
2024 Škoda Kodiaq previewed with first-ever plug-in hybrid
Škoda has announced details of the new Kodiaq large SUV, which arrives early in 2024 with extra space, a suite of new technologies and its
