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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.

UK’s Nexus Vehicle Rental acquired by private equity firm Equistone
Private equity firm Equistone Partners Europe has taken a majority stake in Nexus Vehicle Rental from Phoenix Equity Partners.

Volvo C40 and XC40 get more range, faster charging and RWD
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

Bonnet grows European network with 16,000 extra EV chargers
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.

Arval pre-orders 10,000 solar-powered Lightyear 2 electric cars
Dutch EV startup Lightyear is to supply Arval with 10,000 units of its forthcoming solar-powered electric hatchback under a new deal.

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

Mazda reveals pricing and specs for MX-30 rotary range-extender
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’s top safest cars now all electric
Euro NCAP has revealed its list of safest cars for the UK and Europe – made up solely of fully electric models for the first

Shine a light on your fleet work in the 2023 Great British Fleet Awards
Fleet managers as well as industry suppliers can help ensure recognition for their innovations and work by entering the 2023 Great British Fleet Awards.

Suzuki eVX concept previews brand’s first fully electric car
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

Rolec EV and Sinexcel to bring ‘more affordable’ rapid charging for UK fleets
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 confirms details for new smart dashcam
Nextbase has revealed details for its new-generation dashcam, designed to fast-track next-generation connected-car technology.

Tevva 7.5t electric truck enters mass production after whole vehicle type approval
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

Greg Taylor named Citroën UK MD as Druce moves to new role
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 MX-30 rotary range-extender to arrive this spring
Mazda has confirmed its much-anticipated range-extender MX-30 SUV will launch on the European market this spring, including in the UK.

Mercedes reveals plans for global high-power charging network
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 hits 100,000 sales milestone
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.

Polestar and Volvo vehicles to gain latest in-car Google tech
Volvo and sister brand Polestar are to roll out latest enhancements and developments showcased by Google at CES 2023.

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

Revealed: Thatcham’s 10 safest cars list for 2022
Thatcham Research has unveiled its list of the 10 safest new cars launched during 2022.
Nissan Qashqai named UK’s best-selling car in 2022
The Nissan Qashqai has taken the top spot as the nation’s best-selling car of the last 12 months.

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

Fuuse expands into Ireland with appointment of country manager
EV charge point management platform Fuuse has expanded its operations into Ireland, supported by existing customers and partners.

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

Element 2 and Tower Group partner to bring hydrogen to south west England
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 and Pocket Box create telematics-enabled fleet management tech
Inseego has teamed up with vehicle and driver management software specialist Pocket Box to launch new integrated fleet technology solutions.

Volkswagen showcases ID.7 sedan with 700km range
Volkswagen is to reveal its ID.7 electric sedan at this week’s CES event, bringing a rival to the Tesla Model 3.
Former TfL MD Leon Daniels named CILT(UK) president for 2023
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport has appointed former TfL managing director Leon Daniels OBE as its new president for 2023.

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

Hyundai switches to global name pronunciation to ‘mark new era’
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.

Targa Telematics joins the United Nations Global Compact
Targa Telematics, specialising in IoT solutions and digital platforms for connected mobility, has joined the United Nations Global Compact, an initiative to develop, implement and

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

Comment: 2023 predictions in the Drive to Zero
By Philip van der Wilt, VP EMEA, Samsara

EVs “more cost competitive than ever”, LeasePlan research finds
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

2023 EV predictions and BMW iX1 test in new EV Fleet World Digital
The new issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine is now live – featuring latest electric vehicle developments for fleets.
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