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Wayve partners with Microsoft to develop autonomous vehicles at scale
Autonomous vehicle startup Wayve has teamed with Microsoft to help support the development of AI-based models for autonomous vehicles (AVs) on a global scale.

SsangYong teases new Torres electric SUV
SsangYong has confirmed that its new midsize SUV will be called Torres and will arrive in Europe in late 2023.

Renault Scenic reborn as all-electric crossover
Renault has provided a first glimpse of an all-electric crossover, due 2024 and reviving the Scenic name.

Tesla to open up Superchargers to non-Tesla vehicles
Tesla’s Supercharger pilot programme is rolling out to the UK and other new markets, opening up its sites to non-Tesla vehicles.

Vauxhall drops Insignia in UK but EV replacement could arrive by 2026
Vauxhall has removed the Insignia from its UK line-up due to changing customer tastes and its wholesale move to electrification.

Ford and Volvo join appeal to EU for 100% all-electric car and van sales from 2035
Ford and Volvo Cars have joined 26 other companies in an appeal to the EU to legislate 100% all-electric car and van sales from 2035

Shell partners with ABB for roll-out of world’s fastest electric car charger
Shell and ABB E-mobility have partnered to start the roll-out of what’s said to be the world’s fastest all-in-one electric car charger.

How to Optimize Results From Your Telematics and Connectivity Provider
Paul Tarsey, IoT business development manager at Aeris, speaks to Fleet World about the importance of secure, uninterrupted global cellular IoT connectivity for fleet telematics

Renault Trucks reveals multimodal e-mobility concept for last-mile deliveries
Renault Trucks has unveiled its multimodal last mile e-mobility concept, designed to provide cleaner, greener and more accessible urban deliveries.

Oxbotica and NEVs to deploy fleet of self-driving, all-electric vehicles in Europe
Oxbotica and NEVS are developing a fleet of self-driving, all-electric vehicles to be deployed on public roads in Europe by the end of 2023, reshaping

More than a quarter of fleets expect to grow in next three years
More than a quarter of UK fleets (net 27%) expect to see growth in the number of vehicles they operate during the next three years,

Narrow window for UK to become global player in EV battery revolution
Private investment in building a battery supply chain could make the UK a global player in electric vehicle batteries but the window of opportunity is

Michelin Connected Fleet launches to bring telematics solutions for all fleet types
Michelin has launched its new Connected Fleet brand in the UK, bringing together all the fleet management services and solutions of the group under one

New Range Rover Sport arrives with plug-in hybrids and first-ever full EV
The new third-gen Range Rover Sport has made its debut, bringing latest electrified variants and new dynamic capabilities.

Holman to offer global leasing and fleet management solution with new alliance
Automotive services organisation Holman has partnered with French fleet management company FATEC Group to offer multinational fleet operators a global fleet leasing and management solution.

Nissan Qashqai and VW ID.5 score highly for assisted driving in Euro NCAP results
The Nissan Qashqai and VW ID.5 have achieved ‘very good’ ratings by Euro NCAP for their assisted driving systems, showing how the technology is breaking

Honda to expand line-up with ZR-V hybrid compact SUV
Honda has confirmed that its forthcoming compact SUV will be named the ZR-V and arrive next year.

OEMs and leasing companies turning to EV multi-cycle leasing
Growing demand for EVs across Europe will see the rise of multi-cycle leasing as OEMs and leasing companies look to keep control of the valuable

Osprey to expand UK network with over 250 Tritium rapid chargers
Osprey is to expand its UK charging network with over 250 Tritium rapid chargers across 100 new charging destinations.

Ford reveals E-Transit Custom with 380km range
Ford has unveiled its fully electric E-Transit Custom, which arrives in 2023 and will bring a targeted range up to 380km (236 miles), enabling fleets

Further automotive disruption to come, says Grant Thornton
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine will have repercussions throughout the automotive market for years to come.

FOD Mobility Group expands European operations with new German office
Multi-platform technology company FOD Mobility Group has opened a new office in Dusseldorf, Germany as part of its current expansion into several European markets.

SmartWitness launches modular road-facing/driver-facing dashcam for fleets
SmartWitness has launched a modular road-facing/driver-facing dashcam for fleets, said to mark a first for video telematics.

DispatchTrack triples presence in EMEA with accelerated growth strategy
DispatchTrack, a leading provider of right-time delivery management software, has announced new clients, partnerships and geographic reach as it continues its accelerated growth strategy.

Indra plans for world’s largest V2H technology trial
Indra, a British smart energy technology business, has announced plans to conduct the world’s largest V2H (vehicle-to-home) trial later this year.

Dr Herbert Demel joins Bedeo as strategic advisor
eLCV conversion specialist Bedeo has appointed Dr Herbert Demel to its advisory board as a strategic advisor, effective immediately.

Enreach to offer telematics to customers under Webfleet Solutions tie-up
Communications solution specialist Enreach is adding telematics to its product portfolio under a new partnership with Webfleet Solutions.

DPD adds 1,000 Ford E-Transits to fast-growing electric fleet
Parcel delivery giant DPD has signed a deal to add 1,000 Ford E-Transit electric vans to its fleet this year.

Stellantis to buy Share Now car sharing JV from Mercedes and BMW
Stellantis has signed a deal to acquire BMW and Mercedes’ joint car sharing company Share Now, further expanding its work in global mobility.

ALD signs framework agreement for proposed takeover of LeasePlan
ALD has reached another major milestone in its plans to acquire LeasePlan after signing the framework agreement.

Volkswagen Group and BP partner to roll out 8,000 rapid chargers in Europe
Volkswagen Group and BP have launched a strategic partnership to deploy up to 8,000 new rapid charge points across Europe by the end of 2024.

2022 Cenex-LCV event to focus on EVs and transition to net zero
Cenex has revealed details of its Low Carbon Vehicle (LCV2022) event, which will focus on the 2030 ICE phase-out and the switch to EVs.

Volta adds smaller 7.5- and 12-tonne variants to Zero electric truck line-up
Volta Trucks has revealed the forthcoming 7.5- and 12-tonne variants of its Zero electric truck line-up ahead of their arrival in 2025.

Expert advice on going electric in new EV Fleet World Digital Magazine
The new issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine is now out, featuring in-depth guidance on going electric for businesses and drivers.

Brake reveals details for Global Fleet Champions UK Summit 2022
Brake has revealed the agenda and keynote speaker for its annual Global Fleet Champions UK Summit, which will cover the importance of government regulation and

Targa Telematics boosts connected car focus with new senior appointment
Targa Telematics has appointed Ami Mintzer to the new role of connected car director.

Countdown continues to next-gen Volkswagen Amarok pickup
Volkswagen has revealed details of its new Amarok pickup ahead of its arrival at the end of 2022.

Volvo takes stake in Carwow to boost shift to digital sales
Volvo has taken a strategic minority stake in online car buying platform Carwow, supporting plans to go digital-only for car sales.

Interview with Targa Telematics: The not-so-new kids on the block
As Targa Telematics ramps up its plans for the UK, country manager Thomas Smith spoke to Natalie Middleton at this year’s Great British Fleet Event

Paua targets fleets with UK’s largest roaming network of 10,000 charge points
Paua has expanded its roaming network for EV charging, offering fleets access to 10,000 charge point connectors across the country.

DPD Slovakia deploys Voltia eLCVs on fleet
DPD has deployed a fleet of converted electric vans from Voltia on its corporate fleet in Slovakia, making use of a new bespoke leasing product.

Ford Pro launches end-to-end charging solution for fleets
Ford has debuted a dedicated EV charging solution for European customers to meet the needs of commercial vehicle fleets, regardless of vehicle make.

Nissan pioneers new driver assistance tech for future autonomous driving
Nissan has revealed new in-development driver-assistance technology that will dramatically enhance collision avoidance for future autonomous driving.

Earth Day 2022: Daloop.Earth carbon calculator shows benefits of electrifying fleets
A new carbon calculator platform that shows the fleet benefits of going electric has launched for Earth Day 2022.

ZipCharge debuts GoHub portable unit for shared public EV charging
ZipCharge has revealed its new GoHub portable EV charging infrastructure for shared, public use – said to mark a world-first.

Citroën retires Grand C4 Spacetourer from range
Citroën has discontinued the Grand C4 Spacetourer on the back of nearly 30 years of MPV sales, switching focus to newer models.

Lexus springboards EV plans with world premiere of RZ 450e SUV
Lexus has debuted its RZ 450e electric SUV, springboarding the brand’s push into fully electric cars with its first bespoke EV.

Alphabet expands global operations with new partner in Canada
Alphabet International has expanded into Canada through a new partnership, enabling local fleets to access its mobility services.

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV brings seven seats and up to 660km of range
Mercedes has revealed its EQS SUV, packing in space for up to seven passengers along with a range of up to 410 miles.

DS 4 and Honda HR-V perform well in Euro NCAP, Dacia Jogger gets one star
The new DS 4 and Honda HR-V have scored well in the latest Euro NCAP tests, but the new Dacia Jogger scored just a one-star

Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX demonstrates 1000km+ range in first road trip
Mercedes has put its EQXX concept to the test in an augural road trip that saw the electric saloon travel more than 1,000km (620 miles)