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EV100 scheme exceeds 400,000 corporate EVs worldwide
Climate Group’s EV100 initiative has passed the milestone of more than 400,000 electric vehicles across the globe as the corporate shift to electric gathers pace.

fuelGenie to reveal how to cut fuel costs at 2023 Great British Fleet Event
Business fuel card specialist fuelGenie has confirmed its presence at this year’s Great British Fleet Event, giving visitors unique insights into how to cut fuel

Ford Mustang Mach-E to get extra battery option in move to cut costs
Ford is adding lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries to the European line-up for the Mustang Mach-E, making the electric crossover “more affordable and accessible”.

Nissan-backed ServCity project develops blueprint for autonomous mobility
A UK government-backed project that trialled a connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) on the roads of London has successfully concluded, providing a blueprint to help

Uber, Ikea, Coca Cola and others urge EU for 2030 fleet EV mandate
Leading companies including Uber, Ikea, Coca Cola and LeasePlan have joined forces to call for all new corporate cars and vans in the EU to

Sixt expands presence in London with new Canary Wharf branch
Sixt UK has opened a new branch in Canary Wharf London, providing both business and leisure travellers with access to rentals in the city’s financial

E-mobility trends 2023: Juice peers into the crystal ball
Juice Technology AG, manufacturer of charging stations and software and a leader in mobile charging stations for electric vehicles, and the futurologist Lars Thomsen provide

2023 Volkswagen Touareg to get updated chassis and Innovision Cockpit
Volkswagen has previewed its facelifted Touareg ahead of a full reveal this summer.

New management team arrives at Jeep in Stellantis UK reshuffle
Jeep has revealed its new-look UK management team, which is headed up by Jules Tilstone as managing director.

Targa Telematics enhances connected mobility work with BMW and Mini integration
Targa Telematics is now able to integrate connected car data from BMW and Mini vehicles directly into its platform.

Ford to cut 3,800 jobs in Europe by 2025
Ford is to cut nearly 4,000 jobs in Europe, as it restructures to meet economic and electric vehicle challenges.

XPO on track for 100% plug-in fleet by 2024
Logistics firm XPO has hit a milestone in work to shift its UK company cars to fully electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles.

First Hydrogen gives latest teaser of next-generation van
First Hydrogen has published new teaser images of its next-generation zero-emission van, showcasing its vision for combined practicality and prominent design.

Blaze a trail for your business in the 2023 Great British Fleet Awards
Fleet operators and suppliers have just over a week left to enter this year’s Great British Fleet Awards, helping to ensure recognition for their innovations

New Mercedes eSprinter boosts range to 400km
Mercedes has unveiled its updated eSprinter van, delivering a significantly increased range and support its plans to be a leader in electric mobility.

ALD and LeasePlan profits surge ahead of merger
ALD and LeasePlan have posted 2022 results showing strong gains in profits and fleet size as they finalise plans for integration.

Norwegian EV disruptor Wattif EV sets out stall for UK charging
Norwegian EV charging infrastructure startup Wattif EV is planning for a leading role in the UK charging infrastructure, supported by multi-million investment rounds in technology

Arval secures 8.3% leased fleet growth in 2022
Arval grew both its UK and global leasing fleets in 2022 despite challenging conditions including the new car shortage.

TMC app to provide ‘Mobility Fitbit’ for journey management and GHG reporting
The Miles Consultancy (TMC) has announced launch details for phase one of its Mobility iQ platform, which it says will provide a definitive ‘Mobility Fitbit’

First speakers announced for 2023 Great British Fleet Event
The countdown to the 2023 Great British Fleet Event continues with the first details revealed of the speaker line-up.

Chevin appoints new CEO as Ashley Sowerby moves to new role
Chevin Fleet Solutions has announced that founder Ashley Sowerby is stepping down after 32 years at the helm, passing the CEO role to COO Gary

Impact of speed and temperature on EV range revealed in new analysis
New analysis of the impact of temperature and speed on electric vehicle range is now available to operators.

New Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance to enhance EV collaboration
Renault and Nissan have revealed details of their revamped alliance, which aims to equalise the partnership and push ahead with new ways of working.

Rolec and Monta join forces for connected fleet charging solutions
Charge point manufacturer Rolec EV has teamed up with software provider Monta to deliver latest EV charging solutions for private drivers and fleets.

Positivity in new car market, but volatility remains, says Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive has released its new car forecasts for 2023, highlighting the positive position of the UK market but with continued scope for volatility.

Engineius signs up to Great British Fleet Event exhibition and conference
Engineius has become the latest business to sign up to this year’s Great British Fleet Event, enabling attendees to find out how it’s innovating in

Applied Driving pairs with SureCam for automated risk reduction solution
Applied Driving has partnered with video telematics specialist SureCam for an integrated data capture, analysis and video solution to help fleets manage risk.

Enterprise Holdings expands into Chile
Enterprise Holdings is continuing its global expansion with a new agreement to bring three of its car rental brands to Chile.

New issue of Fleet World Digital Magazine explores latest AI tech
The new issue of Fleet World Digital Magazine is now out – including unmissable technological fleet advice.

Targa Telematics and SAP Labs France to advance fleet electrification
Targa Telematics has partnered with SAP Labs (France) on a joint project to support customers with fleet electrification and management.

A fleet expert’s perspective on electrification
By Chris Knosp, director of fleet electrification at Mike Albert Fleet Solutions

Vauxhall confirms James Taylor as MD in new management team
Vauxhall has appointed James Taylor as managing director as part of a trio of new management appointments.

DispatchTrack introduces Track & Trace to transform last-mile deliveries
DispatchTrack has further enhanced its last-mile delivery platform with a new Track & Trace feature.

MICHELIN Connected Fleet to reveal latest fleet management innovations at 2023 GBFE
MICHELIN Connected Fleet has signed up as a partner at this year’s Great British Fleet Event to exhibit its cutting-edge fleet management solutions.

Volvo Car Financial Services UK appoints new commercial director
Louise O’Sullivan has joined the leadership team at Volvo Car Financial Services UK as commercial director.

Free Now expands business mobility options with new Benefits Card
Ride hailing and mobility app Free Now has expanded into public transport, long distance trains and car rentals for business clients with the help of

EV startup Arrival to axe half its staff in latest restructure
Struggling electric vehicle startup Arrival is to cut its remaining workforce by around 50% to 800 staff under its latest efforts to slash operating costs.

First Hydrogen gives sneak preview of next-gen green vans
First Hydrogen has teased its next generation of hydrogen vans in a set of new images.

Raft of exhibitors sign up to 2023 Great British Fleet Event
This year’s Great British Fleet Event looks set to deliver on its promise to be the best show yet, with a host of big fleet

Audi Activesphere concept goes from luxury coupé to pickup
Audi has given the latest peek into its vision for an autonomous, electrified future with the reveal of its Activesphere concept.

B–ON to scale up e-LCV work under former LEVC CEO
All-electric LCV firm B–ON has appointed Joerg Hofmann as president and chief operating officer, driving growth plans.

Mazda6 axed from UK line-up as D-segment demand declines
Mazda has become the latest carmaker to pull out of the D-segment market in the UK, axing the Mazda6 saloon/estate from its line-up.

Peugeot to launch five new EVs by 2025 in new E-Lion roadmap
Peugeot has confirmed plans to launch five new EVs in the next two years, supporting its goal to be fully electric by the end of

Polestar 2 upgrades deliver more range and performance
The Polestar 2 has been given a major update, increasing its power and range while debuting rear-wheel drive.

Registrations open for 2023 Great British Fleet Event
Fleet operators can now sign up to attend this April’s 2023 Great British Fleet Event, which provides an unmissable opportunity to learn about the latest

NTSC Saudi Arabia CEO works to reshape Middle Eastern fleet sector
The National Transportation Solutions Company (NTSC) Saudi Arabia is continuing work to revolutionise the Middle Eastern fleet sector on the back of latest developments under

Verizon Connect rolls out safety-focused AI Dashcam in EMEA and APAC
Verizon Connect has introduced its new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Dashcam in selected countries in EMEA and APAC.
ADESA launches single integrated platform for used car auctions
Online car auction company ADESA has consolidated its individual market platforms into a new integrated solution at adesa.eu.

Targa Telematics awarded Frost & Sullivan technology leadership titles
Frost & Sullivan has named Targa Telematics as a winner of its Europe Enabling Technology Leadership Award for 2022.

Automotive Glass Europe becomes Automotive Glass Experts
Automotive Glass Europe is rebranding as Automotive Glass Experts to reflect the group’s growth and evolution into new markets.

Battery startup Britishvolt calls in administrators after rescue talks fail
Electric car battery startup Britishvolt has collapsed into administration after plans for a rescue deal failed.
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