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Private equity firm Equistone Partners Europe has taken a majority stake in Nexus Vehicle Rental from Phoenix Equity Partners.

Volvo has updated its fully electric C40 coupé crossover and XC40 Recharge SUV with a package of updates that enhance range and charging times while

EV charging app Bonnet has added a further 16,000+ charge points for users under a new tie-up with Italian charging network Enel X Way.

Dutch EV startup Lightyear is to supply Arval with 10,000 units of its forthcoming solar-powered electric hatchback under a new deal.

Peugeot has appointed Adam Wood as its new managing director in a trio of new management appointments.

Mazda’s novel MX-30 R-EV range-extended plug-in hybrid is now on sale, joining the existing fully electric model but with a longer driving range.

Euro NCAP has revealed its list of safest cars for the UK and Europe – made up solely of fully electric models for the first

Fleet managers as well as industry suppliers can help ensure recognition for their innovations and work by entering the 2023 Great British Fleet Awards.

A new EV concept model that will form the basis of Suzuki’s first fully electric car has made its debut at the Auto Expo 2023

EV charge point manufacturer Rolec EV has partnered with global electric tech firm Sinexcel to introduce a new range of DC rapid charging stations to

Nextbase has revealed details for its new-generation dashcam, designed to fast-track next-generation connected-car technology.

British electric vehicle manufacturer Tevva has secured European Community whole vehicle type approval for its 7.5-tonne battery-electric truck, enabling it to push ahead with mass

Citroën has named Greg Taylor as its new UK managing director, forming part of a new management team that also includes Clare White as marketing

Mazda has confirmed its much-anticipated range-extender MX-30 SUV will launch on the European market this spring, including in the UK.

Mercedes-Benz is to launch a branded high-power charging network globally, open to drivers of all electric vehicle brands and offering more than 10,000 chargers by

Kia UK has reached the milestone of more than 100,000 sales in one year for the first time in its 32-year history in the market.

Volvo and sister brand Polestar are to roll out latest enhancements and developments showcased by Google at CES 2023.

Peugeot has revealed its Inception Concept, giving an insight into future electric vehicles.

Thatcham Research has unveiled its list of the 10 safest new cars launched during 2022.

Enterprise has signed a deal with Geotab to help fleets manage safety, productivity and vehicle optimisation in a one-stop solution.

EV charge point management platform Fuuse has expanded its operations into Ireland, supported by existing customers and partners.

Seasoned connected car professional Chris Horbowyj has joined Targa Telematics as its new sales director for the UK market.   

Hydrogen refuelling business Element 2 has teamed up with commercial real-estate firm Tower Group to provide access to hydrogen for road transport in the south

Inseego has teamed up with vehicle and driver management software specialist Pocket Box to launch new integrated fleet technology solutions.

Volkswagen is to reveal its ID.7 electric sedan at this week’s CES event, bringing a rival to the Tesla Model 3.

Transport optimisation specialist The Algorithm People is rebranding as Optimize to coincide with its new algorithm release.

Hyundai has launched a national campaign encouraging Brits to use the global pronunciation of its name, supporting an ongoing shift in perceptions of the brand.

Bridgestone Mobility Solutions and EV charging software firm Bia have joined forces to help power and optimise fleet electrification.

Electric vehicles in nearly every car segment and European country are now the same price or cheaper on a TCO basis than petrol or diesel

The new issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine is now live – featuring latest electric vehicle developments for fleets.

A new solution that will help reduce car rental damage disputes and ensure transparency throughout the claims process is now available in the United States.

Applications are now open for the Government’s 2022 Transport Research and Innovation Grant (TRIG) programme, which works to create a better transport system.

Webfleet users can now get detailed advice in minutes on which vehicles to electrify under a new integration with Chargylize.

By Bertrand Boisseau, automotive sector lead at software firm Canonical

Global fleet solutions specialist The Miles Consultancy has created its own Development Hub Advisory Board (DHAB), paving the way for the launch of its Mobility

Latest Euro NCAP results are now out, with the MG4 and Volkswagen ID. Buzz EVs among the five-star scorers.

BMW has started small-scale production of its iX5 Hydrogen fuel cell SUV in Germany, paving the way for the technology to fuel tomorrow’s vehicles.

Deutsche Post DHL Group is to add more than 2,000 Ford electric delivery vans to its worldwide fleet by the end of 2023, enhancing its

Glasgow-based automotive start-up Munro Vehicles has officially unveiled its first vehicle, the Munro Mk_1, said to be the world’s most capable all-electric 4×4.

Electric car rental firm UFODrive has expanded further into the US with its arrival in seven major cities.

Stellantis is teaming up with Qinomic, a specialist in high-tech solutions for mobility, on a project to convert ICE light commercial vehicles to electric power.

Mazda has signed up to the Great British Fleet Event 2023 as an event partner, enabling fleet decision-makers to see its latest electric solutions first-hand.

The European Commission and the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) have approved ALD’s acquisition of LeasePlan, paving the way for the deal to go

Mobility, telematics and fuel cards specialist Radius has moved into the energy sector with its purchase of a majority stake in Powerhouse Energy Management (PEM).

Toyota is to develop a hydrogen-powered Hilux pickup, supported by £11.3m (€12.8m) in government funding

Ford is scaling up its electric car production further with a £125m (€146m) investment into its Halewood EV components plant in the UK.