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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

New-gen Toyota C-HR gets sharper styling and plug-in hybrid option
Toyota has unveiled its second-generation C-HR crossover, which gains bolder styling and a new plug-in hybrid option alongside a range of full hybrids.

Targa Telematics achieves ISO 27001 and 14001 security and environmental standards
Targa Telematics Spa has secured ISO 27001 and 14001 certifications, demonstrating its international best practices in information security and environmental standards.

New Mercedes E-Class Estate packs in extra space and digital tech
Mercedes has revealed the new E-Class Estate, on sale this autumn with increased rear space and latest digital features.

Renault Rafale revealed as flagship 200hp hybrid coupé-SUV
Renault has uncovered its new Rafale “daring and dynamic” coupé-SUV, underpinning its plans to “conquer new horizons” and take the brand upstream.

New pay-as-you-go service to help commercial fleet operators go electric
A new platform providing a comprehensive end-to-end electrification solution for commercial fleet operators has launched across the UK and Europe.

New-gen Volkswagen Tiguan to get longer PHEV range and more tech
Volkswagen has revealed the first details of its third-generation Tiguan as the midsize SUV enters final testing.

eDriving adds new EcoDrive tool to Mentor safety app
Fleet technology solutions specialist eDriving has introduced a new EcoDrive tool into its Mentor driver safety app.

Volkswagen to cull Arteon and other niche models under profitability plans
Volkswagen is planning to axe lower-volume models such as the Arteon saloon and estate amid new profitability plans.

Targa Telematics drives OEM integrations with new appointment
Targa Telematics has appointed Henning Wiefelspuetz as head of OEM business integration, bolstering its work with automakers on global data partnerships.

Webfleet to automatically connect with Renault Group cars and vans
Webfleet’s OEM.connect programme is expanding to include Renault Group vehicles in Europe from the second half of 2023.

Toyota’s future EVs to have 1,000km range from 2026
Toyota Motor Corporation has unveiled new plans to “change the future of cars” through latest technology that will drastically increase the driving range of future

Future electric Renaults to slash charging costs with Mobilize vehicle-to-grid tech
Renault is to equip its future EVs with vehicle-to-grid technology, cutting charging costs by around half while supporting the grid.

Mobility as a Service leads future of car rental, finds Microsoft/Amadeus report
The shift to Mobility as a Service (MaaS) will reshape the car rental market, meeting demand for flexibility, convenience and sustainability in a fast-changing sector.

Ford opens new plant in Cologne to build next-gen EVs
Ford has opened the doors to its new Cologne Electric Vehicle Center, which will be home to its new generation of electric vehicles.

Vehicle to everything can help futureproof EV fleets, new GridBeyond paper says
A new white paper looking at how EVs could revolutionise the way energy is managed and used through vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology is now available.

Ford in Britain chairman moves to global role
Tim Slatter, who has been chair of Ford in Britain since January 2022, has shifted to a new global product development role for the Ford

Uber scales work for drivers and riders to go electric
Uber has revealed a series of features to help its drivers and readers prioritise sustainability, including new tools and increased work to enable EV take-up.

Wialon hits new record of 3.6 million tracked vehicles across 150+ countries
Wialon has reached a new record of 3.6 million fleet vehicles and assets connected on the platform worldwide.

Volvo EX30 electric baby SUV goes on sale
Volvo has opened orders for the EX30 – its smallest-ever SUV and a “cornerstone” in its plans to go fully electric from 2030.

Euro NCAP releases Assisted Driving Gradings for three new vehicles
Euro NCAP has issued its latest set of Assisted Driving gradings, based on assessments of three new vehicles.

BMW Group appoints Matt Collins as new UK fleet chief
BMW Group UK has named Matt Collins as its new general manager of corporate sales, effective immediately.

Lexus enters compact SUV sector with ‘breakthrough’ hybrid LBX
Lexus has made its move into the compact SUV sector with the unveiling of its hybrid-only LBX crossover.

Adesa Europe CEO Johan Meyssen announces retirement
Johan Meyssen is retiring as CEO at Adesa after 15 years at the business.

Service Vill selects Targa Telematics to manage its chauffeur service fleet
Service Vill, a chauffeur-driven car rental company operating in Italy and Switzerland, has chosen Targa Telematics to monitor its large fleet.

Gurtam pivots Wialon telematics platform to new industry sectors and markets
European software developer Gurtam is targeting further expansion for its Wialon telematics and IoT platform, taking it into new sectors and markets to further its

BMW reveals new 5 Series and first-ever fully electric i5
BMW has taken the wraps off the eighth-generation 5 Series sedan and the fully electric i5, available to order now ahead of first deliveries in

Opel updates Corsa with bold new design and second electric variant
Opel/Vauxhall has given its Corsa supermini a major makeover, delivering a bold new look and an additional electric powertrain.

Astreon and VisionTrack partner to drive safety for North American fleet operators
Astreon and VisionTrack have signed a strategic resale partnership to help commercial fleet operators increase safety and time efficiency and cut costs.

ALD closes €4.8bn acquisition of LeasePlan
ALD has successfully completed the acquisition of LeasePlan, creating a leading global sustainable mobility player with a total managed fleet of 3.3 million vehicles worldwide.

Tesla previews upcoming electric car in new teaser
Tesla has published an official teaser image of its next electric car, expected to be the much-anticipated Model 2 entry-level hatchback.

Targa Telematics closes acquisition of Viasat Group Spa
Targa Telematics Spa has successfully closed its deal for 100% share capital of Viasat Group Spa.

Renault reveals plans for upmarket hybrid coupé-SUV
Renault has teased its upmarket coupé-SUV, intended to provide a “standard setter” in the sector when it arrives at the end of 2023.
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