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Legendary Citroen 2CV to return as budget electric city car
Citroën is reviving the iconic 2CV as an affordable, all-electric city car.

DKV Mobility introduces tailored charge card for electric commercial vehicles
A new charge card dedicated to transport operators running electric commercial vehicles is now available from DKV Mobility.

Audi A2 e-tron hits the ice for final testing ahead of autumn launch
Development of the Audi A2 e-tron has entered a vital testing phase ahead of the premiere of the brand’s entry-level, all-electric hatchback this autumn.
Stellantis to bring Dongfeng’s Voyah-branded EVs to Europe
Another Chinese brand is heading to Europe, as Stellantis and Dongfeng Motor plan a new joint venture to manufacture and distribute Dongfeng’s premium Voyah-branded new

Best-in-class fleets recognised at inaugural Geotab Innovation Awards Europe
Geotab has revealed the winners of its first-ever Innovation Awards – Europe, celebrating operators setting new regional benchmarks for safety and sustainability through data-driven management.

Rewards-based telematics key to breaking fleet ‘coaching ceiling’ and cutting operational costs
Fleet managers across Europe are hitting a hard ‘coaching ceiling’ with traditional telematics software, prompting warnings that transport operators must look beyond basic collision metrics

Geotab hits 1 million connected vehicles in EMEA and debuts next-gen telematics
Geotab has announced a major milestone for fleet subscriptions and debuted its next-generation tracking solutions at its Connect Europe 2026 event.

Stellantis unveils plans to launch affordable electric city car in 2028
Stellantis will launch a line-up of “groundbreaking, small and affordable” electric cars to help more drivers go electric.

Tual appoints Alan McCleave as CRO to drive growth across European fleet markets
Tual, a specialist in innovation charging solutions for mission-critical fleets, has appointed Alan McCleave as chief revenue officer.

Ford plots seven-model offensive and more fleet uptime services
Ford will launch five all-new “multi-energy” passenger vehicles, along with two new commercial vehicles and further uptime services for fleets in an aggressive product offensive

Effective policies ensure smooth overseas trips for occasional business travellers
By Andy Bland, head of business rental UK & Ireland at Enterprise Rent-A-Car

EV payments specialist Paythru enters American market
EV payment specialist Paythru has appointed Sam Sockwell as executive vice president, Americas, strengthening its leadership team as it expands into the North American market.

Fleet sustainability plans hit by regulatory uncertainty, Alphabet data shows
European fleet sustainability has stalled for the first time in four years, driven by regulatory uncertainty, according to the Alphabet European Fleet Emission Monitor (EFEM)

Volkswagen hot hatches enter new era with all-electric 226hp ID. Polo GTI
Half a century after defining the hot hatch, Volkswagen has kicked off a new era with the debut of the 226hp all-electric ID. Polo GTI

Jaguar confirms ‘Type 01’ name for 1000hp+ electric four-door GT
Jaguar has officially entered a new era with confirmation that its next-generation, luxury four-door electric grand tourer will be branded Type 01.

Europe’s capitals benchmarked for freight efficiency in new Geotab Index
Geotab has published its first European Freight Efficiency Index to benchmark how efficiently commercial vehicles move through seven major European capitals.

Audi Q9 revealed as brand’s largest-ever luxury SUV
The new Audi Q9 has been previewed as the brand’s largest-ever luxury SUV ahead of its unveiling this summer.

Renault closes in on all-wheel-drive R4 EV with new concept
Renault has produced a new concept version of the Renault 4, giving another hint that an all-wheel-drive version of the small electric SUV could be

Shift in European mobility habits led by younger drivers, finds Ayvens
Interest in car leasing continues to grow across Europe, yet adoption remains uneven, according to the Ayvens Mobility Monitor 2026.

Opel-Vauxhall plans new electric SUV under expanded Leapmotor collaboration
Opel-Vauxhall has revealed plans to introduce a new electric SUV within the next two years, leaning on a deeper collaboration between parent firm Stellantis and

Schneider Electric unleashes ultra-rapid 720kW EV charger in UK
Schneider Electric is bringing one of the UK’s most powerful EV charging systems to market, as pressure grows on operators to scale infrastructure for commercial

Lexus unveils TZ all-electric six-seat SUV
Lexus has officially unveiled the TZ, the brand’s first all-electric three-row SUV, marking a significant expansion of its electrified line-up.

Leap24 expands commercial fast-charging network with Triodos Bank funding
Leap24 is expanding its fast-charging network in the Netherlands and the UK with the help of new funding from Triodos Bank.

Netradyne acquires Moove to accelerate AI fleet safety expansion
AI safety leader Netradyne has acquired fleet intelligence business Moove Connected Mobility to scale its operations and impact worldwide.

Geotab lands 2,200-vehicle connected fleet deal for Nurture Group
Nurture Group has selected Geotab to connect its 2,200-vehicle fleet across the UK.

DKV Mobility acquires Belgian e‑mobility platform provider Optimile
DKV Mobility has completed the acquisition of Belgian e-mobility platform provider Optimile NV, reinforcing its position in the European e-mobility market.

Skoda previews interior for electric Epiq ahead of world premiere
Škoda has given a first glimpse of the interior of its new Epiq baby SUV ahead of its debut later this month.

Toyota’s fuel cell Hilux takes centre stage in hydrogen showcase
A prototype hydrogen Toyota Hilux – developed and built in the UK – took centre stage at the Port of Tilbury this week, demonstrating Toyota’s

Renault Trucks UK & Ireland appoints Aymeric Larcher as managing director
Renault Trucks UK & Ireland has named Aymeric Larcher as managing director, effective 1 May 2026.

Growing demand for connected vehicle data fuels Volteras expansion
Connected vehicle data provider Volteras has moved into new, larger offices in London as it continues to expand across fleet and mobility markets in the

Learn how to recover fleet margins with agile mobility in next week’s webinar
Fleet operators still have time to sign up for Fleet World’s expert-led webinar next week, which will reveal how to move away from a fixed

Webfleet urges fleets to tackle fuel waste amid rising costs
High fuel prices are putting fleet operators under renewed pressure, but businesses can reduce much of that impact by tackling avoidable fuel waste, according to

Electric Volkswagen ID. Polo unveiled with 454km range and sub-€25k pricing
Volkswagen has officially uncovered the long-awaited ID. Polo electric supermini, which promises to bridge the gap between affordability and long-distance travel.

Targa Telematics leans into AI innovation to cut vehicle misuse for fleets
Targa Telematics has levelled up vehicle protection for fleets with new AI-driven capabilities.

Omoda&Jaecoo becomes fastest brand to hit one million sales globally
Omoda&Jaecoo has officially become the fastest brand house to pass one million global sales, hitting the benchmark in under three years.

Comment: Interoperability in fleet mobility payments
Piers Horak, CEO of The AI Corporation, on how innovation is moving faster than standards.

Targa Telematics posts strong 2025 results amid global growth push
Targa Telematics has reported strong 2025 figures as it accelerates international growth.

ChargePoint unveils world’s fastest standalone charger
ChargePoint has shattered charging records with the debut of the world’s fastest standalone DC fast charger for mass-market electric vehicles.

Volkswagen bridges the gap with new Golf and T-Roc full hybrids
Volkswagen is expanding its electrified line-up with a new, full hybrid powertrain for the Golf and T-Roc, offering electric driving without the need for external

Lyft expands in London with acquisition of Gett’s black cab business
Taxi platform Lyft has struck a deal to acquire Gett’s UK black cab business, which will nearly double the number of London rides on the

Lepas to unveil L4 EV at Auto China 2026
Lepas, the nascent ‘elegant mobility’ brand from Chery International, has confirmed the debut of its new L4 EV at Auto China 2026 tomorrow, marking an

‘Game-changing’ Volvo EX60 electric SUV enters production
Production of the Volvo EX60 is officially underway ahead in Sweden, and the first customers of the “game-changing” fully electric SUV will be behind the

Chery Commercial Vehicle debuts new Delivan brand at CV Show 2026
Chery Commercial Vehicle has launched its new Delivan brand at the CV Show 2026, bringing its Future Super Commercial Vehicle (FSCV) strategy and electric-first concepts

Enterprise, National and Alamo rental brands land in Singapore via new partnership
Enterprise Mobility and Eurokars Leasing have announced a new franchise agreement to bring the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo brands to Singapore.

Europe’s EV charging infrastructure growing slower but becoming more powerful
Europe’s public charging infrastructure is growing more slowly but becoming more powerful, according to GridX’s 2026 Charging Report.

Hyundai debuts Ioniq 3 ‘Aero Hatch’ to redefine compact EVs
Hyundai has unveiled the Ioniq 3, delivering a compact ‘Aero Hatch’ that expands its electric vehicle lineup with a focus on intuitive technology and efficient,

Electric Mercedes C-Class uncovered with 762km range
Mercedes has showcased the first-ever, battery-powered C-Class ahead of its launch later this year.

Isuzu and Toyota work on Japan’s first light-duty fuel cell electric truck
Isuzu Motors and Toyota Motor Corporation have inked plans to collaborate on the development of a next-generation light-duty fuel cell (FC) electric truck, aiming to

Fiat confirms UK debut of Tris EV three-wheeler at CV Show 2026
Fiat Professional is breaking into the UK urban micro-mobility market with the debut of its Tris EV three-wheeler at this week’s CV Show.

FleetSafe appoints Gary Barnes as COO to support next phase of growth
FleetSafe has hire Gary Barnes as chief operating officer, strengthening its senior leadership team as the business continues to expand its AI-driven fleet safety and

Britain proposes move to Euro 7 emissions standards
The British government has opened a consultation on updating the minimum emissions standard to Euro 7 in Britain.
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