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ALD Automotive | LeasePlan rolls out new Ayvens branding in UK
ALD Automotive | LeasePlan UK has officially debuted its new Ayvens brand identity in the UK, following its global launch in October 2023.
Vaylens simplifies EV charging for fleet operators
Vaylens, the charging management software brand recently launched by the Kostal Group, is simplifying how fleet operators manage and monetise EV charging with the launch
Hiab’s DEL tail-lifts opens UK customer centre
DEL, a tail-lift brand of Hiab, is opening a purpose-designed customer centre in the UK to enhance customer support and product innovation.
Drivetech debuts data aggregation platform to help fleets cut risk
Drivetech has launched a fleet data aggregation platform designed to significantly reduce vehicle and driver risk.
Kia Charge grows network to 800,000+ charging points
The Kia Charge electric vehicle charging service has hit a new milestone of 800,000+ charging points across Europe.
Volkswagen Group to boost safety systems with real-world data
Volkswagen Group is enhancing its driver assistance systems with sensor and image data from customer vehicles and real-world traffic situations.
Fleets, leasing and auto firms warned of GDPR obligations on deleting vehicle data
Fleets, leasing firms and automotive service firms have been reminded of their obligations on deleting data from vehicles under UK and EU GDPR regulations.
JLR injects €600m to turn Halewood into ‘EV factory of the future’
Jaguar Land Rover – now rebranded as JLR – is radically transforming its 61-year-old factory in Halewood, Merseyside, into the “EV factory of the future”
Stellantis and Leapmotor JV lands in Europe with affordable EVs
Leapmotor International, the new EV joint venture between Stellantis and China’s Leapmotor, has made its European debut with the unveiling of its C10 family SUV
Canoo sets stage for European electric van launch with new UK base
US brand Canoo is paving the way for the UK launch of its futuristic electric vans with the opening of its first commercial operations.
Armoured Skoda Kodiaq built to resist bullets and grenade blasts
Škoda has built an armoured version of its Kodiaq five-seater large SUV, built to withstand bullets and grenade blasts.
Global in-car payment market set to exceed €500bn by 2030
The global in-car payment market is set to exceed $580bn (£433bn) by 2030, fuelled by an estimated 895 million connected vehicles.
Geotab delivers integrated turnkey telematics for Volkswagen Group fleets
Geotab has partnered with Volkswagen Group to offer integrated turnkey fleet telematics.
Targa Telematics sets out key ESG milestones in latest sustainability report
Targa Telematics has published its second Sustainability Report, setting out where the company has achieved important objectives.
Batterymaker Northvolt to axe 1,600 jobs amid EV slowdown
Swedish batterymaker Northvolt is cutting 1,600 jobs and “rescoping” operations amid electric vehicle headwinds.
Hyundai to share hydrogen technology with Škoda in new collaboration
Hyundai Motor Company and Škoda Group have penned a deal to collaborate on hydrogen advancement and energy efficient solutions for mobility.
Genesis to showcase EVs and fleet proposition at dedicated events
Genesis Motor UK is kicking off a dedicated programme of events for the fleet and corporate market to spotlight its electrified vehicles and expanded fleet
Targa Telematics drives ground handling work in Airport Services Association tie-up
Targa Telematics has signed up as a member of the Airport Services Association (ASA), spurring its work on ground handling.
BYD targets last-mile fleets with E-Vali electric LCV
BYD has showcased a line-up of fully electric LCVs and trucks, springboarding its plans to break into the European commercial fleet sector.
Stellantis van brands debut new CustomFit conversion programme at IAA
Stellantis has gone live with a new inhouse conversion and customisation programme at the IAA Transportation 2024 trade show in Hanover.
Maxus eTerron 9 breaks new ground as Europe’s first AWD electric pickup
Maxus has debuted Europe’s first all-wheel-drive fully electric pickup at this year’s IAA Transportation in Hanover.
Artificial intelligence tools for transportation and logistics success
The global transportation and logistics industry is gaining significant advancements with innovative AI-backed tools. Dive into the transformative effects of artificial intelligence, from automating complex
EV batteries now able to last 20 years or more, Geotab data shows
Electric vehicle batteries should now last 20 years or more on average, new data from Geotab indicates.
EV Survey 2024: Share your fleet plans for chance to win a hotel break
Fleet World’s 2024 EV Survey is now open, enabling decision-makers to help shape future fleet electrification and grab a chance to win a hotel break.
Webfleet AI Assistant could prove gamechanger for fleets
Webfleet has introduced a new AI Assistant, helping fleet managers more efficiently interact with fleet data.
Peugeot E-3008 and E-5008 Long Range variants to boast best-in-class efficiency
Peugeot’s new E-3008 and E-5008 Long Range variants will deliver class-leading efficiency, WLTP test figures have revealed.
Renault Master walks off with International Van of the Year Award for 2025
The fourth-generation Renault Master has laid claim to the International Van of the Year Award for 2025 at the IAA Transportation event in Hanover.
Ford confirms specs for all-new E-Transit Courier at IAA reveal
Ford has debuted the E-Transit Courier in Europe just weeks ahead of its official launch.
Kia debuts electric vans in Europe and gears for LCV market disruption
Kia’s range of purpose-built electric vehicles have made their European debut at the IAA show, showcasing the brand’s plans to disrupt the LCV market.
Ford Ranger plug-in hybrid pickup debuts at IAA 2024
Ford has debuted its Ranger PHEV at the IAA show in Hanover, blazing a trail for plug-in-hybrid pickups.
Renault previews new Master hydrogen van at IAA 2024
Renault Group has prefigured its forthcoming hydrogen-powered Master van at IAA 2024.
Renault Estafette reborn as urban electric van under Flexis joint venture
A new concept previewing a future urban electric van has gone on display at the IAA 2024 show in Hanover.
All-new Volkswagen Transporter unwrapped in full at IAA 2024
The all-new seventh-generation Volkswagen Transporter has made its global debut at IAA Transportation 2024, upping the game in every dimension.
Netradyne advances European fleet safety tech rollout with Roos Fleetservice deal
Netradyne, a specialist in artificial intelligence (AI) technology for fleet and driver safety, has partnered with Roos Fleetservice GmbH to bring its Driver•i technology to
Kia inks electric van fleet solutions deal with Geotab and 42dot
Kia is teaming up with Geotab and 42dot to develop advanced fleet management solutions for its upcoming electric vans.
Q&A: Cavendish Nuclear on its RoSPA Fleet Safety Award win success
Cavendish Nuclear won the coveted fleet safety trophy at this year’s RoSPA Health and Safety Awards – the latest in the company’s long line of
Electrifying the fleet: How flywheel power boosters unlock fast charging at the depot
As growing numbers of electric vehicles join fleets, charging is becoming a bottleneck that harms operational efficiency and drives up cost. Kinetic power boosters can
China becomes first country to sell over a million EVs in a month
China has broken records, becoming the first country to sell more than a million electric vehicles in a month.
Targa Telematics names Paul Verkinderen as sales director for international accounts
Targa Telematics has appointed Paul Verkinderen as sales director for international accounts.
Qwello closes €65m debt financing to support charge point growth
Pan-European charge point operator Qwello has closed a €65m (£55m) financing facility with ABN AMRO and Investec.
Škoda Elroq electric compact SUV teased in first exterior sketches
Škoda has unveiled new details of its Elroq fully electric compact SUV in advance of its autumn world premiere.
UK Ministry of Defence trials hydrogen-fuelled chargers to power expanding EV fleet
The UK’s Ministry of Defence (MOD) has successfully completed a landmark hydrogen power trial to further advance its electric vehicle rollout.
Volvo ditches 2030 all-electric goal
Volvo has rowed back on plans to only sell fully electric cars by 2030 on the back of slow demand for EVs.
BMW to launch first hydrogen car in 2028 under Toyota collaboration
BMW has confirmed plans to launch its first mass-production hydrogen fuel cell electric car in 2028 using technology from its collaboration with Toyota.
Special edition of Fleet World puts spotlight on vehicle and driver health
The latest digital issue of Fleet World / Van Fleet World is now out with a special focus on vehicle and driver health.
Volvo refreshes XC90 SUV with new looks and reworked interior
Volvo has given its XC90 large SUV a minor makeover, complete with exterior changes and changes to the cabin.
World premiere for Opel Movano Hydrogen at IAA Transportation 2024
The forthcoming Opel/Vauxhall Movano Hydrogen will receive its world premiere at IAA Transportation 2024 in Hanover this month.
Toyota to debut full commercial vehicle line-up at IAA Transportation 2024
Toyota is bringing its full commercial vehicle range to this year’s IAA Transportation Hanover, showcasing a line-up ranging from small vans to large and including
Mapon appoints Davis Siksnans as CEO
Mapon, one of Northern Europe’s leading fleet management solution providers, has appointed board member Davis Siksnans as the company’s CEO.
Cupra Terramar SUV revealed as sporty Tiguan rival with PHEV option
Cupra has revealed the latest addition to its line-up in the form of the Terramar compact SUV.
Tim Laver succeeds Alfonso Martinez as ALD Automotive | LeasePlan UK chief
ALD Automotive | LeasePlan UK has appointed Tim Laver as country managing director ahead of the launch of its new Ayvens brand identity later this
