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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.

Electric vehicle drivers can now be rewarded for sharing vital real-time operational information on charging stations via an app, helping to improve the charging experience.

A new platform that uses AI-powered detection to help automotive companies and fleets transform their damage-related processes has launched.

US-based mobility firm Mike Albert has appointed Marty Kuhn as its new president.

The Ford Ranger is now available in a new top-end Platinum grade in Europe, delivering high levels of luxury and comfort.

Enterprise Holdings is introducing its Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Alamo rental brands to the South Korean market for the first time.

A new smart rapid charger that delivers up to 480kW ultra-rapid speed without the need for major infrastructure work will be unveiled at the London

Community safety app SafeUp has teamed up with urban mobility app Moovit to make public transit more accessible for females.

FOD Mobility Group has strengthened its executive board with the recent appointment of Sarah Smith as chief financial officer (CFO).

Mazda is to plough $10.6bn (€10.18bn / £8.9bn) into electric vehicles, accelerating the electrification of its fleet through new partnerships.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Car Rental have extended their loyalty offers and launched a new points promotion to offer upgraded reward opportunities.

Automotive technology provider OEC has reported huge efficiencies for its Athoris maintenance and repair quote authorisation platform, which is reducing vehicle downtime for manufacturers, fleets

Stellantis has entered an agreement to acquire AI and autonomous driving software developer aiMotive.

Toyota has given an insight into a possible new electric crossover for its line-up with the reveal of the bZ Compact SUV Concept.

A ground-breaking new utility EV said to be the world’s most capable all-electric 4×4 is to launch next month in Scotland.

Fleet operators should not delay putting robust plans in place to transition to electric vehicles, despite unprecedented challenges.

Automotive and energy developer First Hydrogen has officially revealed its first zero-emission light commercial vehicles hot on the heels of starting track-based testing.

Volta Trucks is working with Cake electric motorcycles to help decarbonise and streamline last-mile deliveries.

SSE Energy Solutions is to develop a nationwide EV charging network across Ireland in partnership with SSE Airtricity.

The European Commission has published its long-awaited proposals for Euro 7 vehicle emissions standards, attracting instant ire from both eco campaign groups and vehicle manufacturers.

Kia has withdrawn its flagship Stinger sports saloon from sale in the UK, ramping up to the arrival of its high-performance EV6 GT later this

Newly developed hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicles from automotive and energy developer First Hydrogen are ready to start testing on UK roads.

Volvo has unveiled its forthcoming EX90 seven-seat electric SUV; its longest-range, safest, most advanced and highest-priced model yet.

Renault Group is splitting into five separate businesses in a major overhaul that will position it for future challenges and opportunities while driving profitability.

Polestar has reached the landmark of its 10,000th car registration in the UK on the back of a record sales month.

Shell has completed its 100% acquisition of SBRS GmbH, further growing its charging solutions portfolio in Germany.

Mobility solutions specialist Onwrd has launched its new ‘Journey’ subscription service, providing a convenient way to arrange on-demand and pre-booked taxi and chauffeur services across

Route optimisation and decarbonisation specialist The Algorithm People (TAP) has secured £2.2m in funding to accelerate its scale-up plans and drive domestic and overseas growth.

Fleet management software specialist AssetWorks is launching into the rental sector with a complete solution.

A new dataset offering fleets and the EV sector “unrivalled insights” into going electric is now available for free.

Solid-state batteries – seen as the holy grail for EVs – are still at least a decade from mass production and carmakers are being advised

Electric car battery startup Britishvolt is believed to have secured emergency funding after being on the brink of collapse on Monday.

Cox Automotive has adjusted its quarterly and 2023 full-year new car market forecasts downward by 7-15%, warning of the ongoing headwinds facing UK automotive.

Car sharing company Miles Mobility has acquired Volkswagen WeShare and revealed plans to invest in 10,000 electric vehicles.

Geotab has teamed up with Mantis Live to provide fleets with a fully integrated telematics and camera experience.

A new report that can help car and LCV operators navigate decarbonisation challenges and work towards a net-zero emissions fleet is now available from Shell

Innovative work by Abax and Greater Than to revamp the insurance sector has been acknowledged by FinTech Global in its 2022 report.

Electric vehicle start-up Arrival is to relocate van production from its Bicester site to the US while making a “sizeable” reduction in its workforce, predominantly

SSE Energy Solutions has kicked off plans for a major electric vehicle charging network across the UK by announcing a significant new partnership with Oxford

Tech firm FOD Mobility Group has opened a new, larger headquarters to support its accelerated growth in the UK and Europe.

Radius Vehicle Solutions has acquired a majority stake in Belfast-based Traction Finance, expanding its commercial vehicle hire and leasing business into the north and south

The new issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine is now out, providing latest insights and advice for fleets and drivers looking to go electric.