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Still time to get your free ticket for Great British Fleet Event on 29 March
With just over a week to go until this year’s Great British Fleet Event gets underway, fleet and mobility managers still have time to register

New coalition to grow public awareness of autonomous car technology and benefits
A new coalition dedicated to advancing public understanding of autonomous vehicle technology and its potential benefits among the public and policymakers is launching in Europe.

Targa Telematics to present latest greentech solutions at Great British Fleet Event
Leading-edge technology solutions that can help companies reduce their fleet environmental impact are to be spotlighted by Targa Telematics at this month’s Great British Fleet

Alphabet reports strong eMobility growth in its 25th year
Alphabet has reported strong customer take-up of battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles for 2021, supported by its work on sustainability.

Radius boosts UK growth plans with latest acquisition
Radius Payment Solutions has acquired Air Telecom Group, one of the West Midland region’s largest telecommunications providers, further ramping up its UK growth plans.

BMW teases new i7 and 7 Series
BMW has given a sneak preview of the forthcoming i7 and 7 Series ahead of the official reveal on 20 April.

First Hydrogen reveals inaugural green hydrogen vans
Automotive and energy brand First Hydrogen has revealed its hydrogen fuel cell van demonstrators, which will be ready for road use from the autumn, showcasing

Great British Fleet Event to host panel debate on EVs and sustainability
The hot topic of electric vehicles and sustainability is to come under focus in a panel debate at the Great British Fleet Event this month.

Countdown continues to this month’s Great British Fleet Event
There’s less than two weeks to go until this year’s Great British Fleet Event gets underway, featuring a packed 3-in-1 line-up of conference sessions, an

Carmakers probed for suspected anti-competitive conduct
Automakers in Europe are being probed for suspected anti-competitive conduct in relation to the recycling of old or written-off vehicles.

Licence Check to demo new drivers’ CPC Hours feature in DAVIS at Great British Fleet Event
Licence Check is to reveal a new free-to-use drivers’ CPC Hours feature within its DAVIS platform at the Great British Fleet Event this month.

Jaguar Land Rover reuses I-Pace batteries for portable energy storage unit
Jaguar Land Rover is giving a second life to I-Pace batteries for a portable zero-emission energy storage unit in partnership with Pramac.

BP to create city hydrogen hub in Aberdeen JV
BP and Aberdeen City Council have signed a joint venture agreement to develop a city hydrogen hub, targeting production from 2024.

Geotab to advise on using data to go green at Great British Fleet Event
With fleet emphasis on sustainability goals increasing and deadlines approaching, Geotab is to provide expert advice on using data to go green at this month’s

AssetWorks doubles commercial team to meet expansion plans
AssetWorks has increased its UK commercial team by 50% in the first quarter of 2022 so far, hiring crucial roles to meet its expansion goals.

Enhanced Enterprise Travel Direct platform to help fleets control business travel
Enterprise is significantly enhancing its Enterprise Travel Direct (ETD) booking and compliance management platform to help fleets further control their business rentals.

Ford to introduce seven new electric vehicles in Europe by 2024
Ford is to launch seven new fully electric vehicles in Europe by 2024, supporting plans to go net zero by 2035.

2022 Great British Fleet Event to bring unmissable line-up
There’s just over two weeks to go until the doors open to this year’s Great British Fleet Event, bringing fleets a not-to-be-missed chance to see

EchoMaster to provide safety solutions to Highway Code changes at Great British Fleet Event
Vehicle safety solutions that can help fleets tackle the new Highway Code changes are to be showcased by EchoMaster at this month’s Great British Fleet

BMW Group to acquire Alpina brand
The Alpina tuning brand is to become part of the BMW Group after nearly 60 years of collaboration.

Aeris to reveal insights on staying connected and mobile at Great British Fleet Event
Fleets attending this month’s Great British Fleet Event will be able to find out the secrets of staying connected and mobile in an expert talk

Nissan expands Qashqai line-up with e-Power hybrid
Nissan is introducing its e-Power full hybrid to the Qashqai range in late summer, offering a more responsive, quieter and efficient powertrain option.

Mycardirect to embark on major expansion strategy for vehicle subscription services
Vehicle subscription specialist Mycardirect is to significantly expand its business in the UK and internationally after securing new investment.
Top marks for new Polo, Taigo, Megane and NX in latest Euro NCAP tests
Euro NCAP has published its first results of 2022, awarding five-star ratings to new models including fully electric vehicles and hybrids.

Volkswagen ID. Buzz EV debuts in MPV and Cargo van bodystyles
Volkswagen has unveiled its long-awaited ID. Buzz electric vehicle in both MPV and Cargo van bodystyles, providing zero-emission mobility including for future urban solutions.

Energy Saving Trust to reveal how to prepare for 2030 at Great British Fleet Event
As the countdown to the 2030 ICE ban continues, the Energy Saving Trust is to take part in this month’s Great British Fleet Event to

Renault Austral electrified SUV officially revealed as Kadjar replacement
Renault has unveiled its new Austral compact SUV, replacing the Kadjar with an electrified line-up that includes full hybrid engines.

BP Pulse to reveal all you need to know about going electric at Great British Fleet Event
While fleets are increasingly embracing the switch to electric vehicles, it’s a vast-reaching subject that brings bespoke considerations for larger fleets.

Education on autonomous vehicles will ensure we remain in the right lane, says IAM
Proper education on autonomous vehicle technology is essential to ensure its safe use and alleviate driver anxieties.

Aviva and Zego team up on data-led fleet insurance solutions
Insurance giant Aviva and insurtech Zego are partnering to offer tailored data-led fleet policies to trades and haulage businesses in the UK, saving operators time

Trakm8 technology proves central to landmark EU smart charging study
The role of technology in enabling smart charging functionality and the roll-out of EVs across Europe has been demonstrated in a pioneering EU study involving

OZEV’s Natasha Robinson to discuss fleet decarbonisation at Great British Fleet Event
Natasha Robinson, joint head of the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV), has been confirmed as a lead speaker for this month’s free-to-attend Great British

Trakm8 to reveal ‘pillars’ of telematics and future role at Great British Fleet Event
The subject of ‘Making telematics work: now and in the future’ is to come under the spotlight by Trakm8 at this month’s free-to-attend Great British

Kia to launch 14 fully electric models by 2027
Kia has ramped up its plans for fully electric vehicles, targeting a 14-strong model line-up by 2027 that includes two electric pickup trucks and an

Volvo tests new wireless EV charging technology
Volvo Cars is integrating and testing a new wireless charging technology that enables EV drivers to conveniently charge at more than 40kW without getting out

IAM RoadSmart to discuss van driver safety and Highway Code at Great British Fleet Event
IAM RoadSmart is to take part in the information-packed Masterclass conferences at this month’s Great British Fleet Event, highlighting essential safety information for operators.

Ford to split electric vehicle and ICE businesses to scale EV work
Ford is to split into distinct electric vehicle and internal combustion businesses in a move to scale its EV work and strengthen operations.

Fully electric Jeep SUV revealed under Stellantis’ 2030 strategic plan
Stellantis has revealed images of the first-ever fully battery-electric Jeep SUV as it announces plans to have more than 75 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) by

Hyundai to launch 17 new electric vehicles by 2030
Hyundai Motor has revealed plans to launch 17 new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) by 2030 based on a second-gen EV platform, under its new Electrification

Targa Telematics propels UK growth plans under new country manager
Targa Telematics has appointed a country manager for the UK market, further accelerating its growth plans.

Driving for Better Business among keynote speakers confirmed for Great British Fleet Event 2022
The subject of how to get fleet risk management right post-Covid is to be discussed by Driving for Better Business at this month’s Great British

Redtail Telematics scoops Ford connected vehicle data deal
Ford has signed up Redtail Telematics as a technical partner and reseller of connected vehicle data to motor insurers for both personal and commercial lines

High-power EV charging to grow 24-fold in next decade, predicts Delta-EE
More than 100,000 high-power chargers will be installed by 2030 across Europe, with over a quarter in the UK, according to Delta-EE.

Innovative solution to bring emergency roadside charging to EV drivers
A new emergency roadside assistance policy has launched, bringing peace of mind to EV drivers.

Nissan Juke line-up to gain hybrid later this year
The Nissan Juke line-up is to gain a hybrid powertrain later this year, bringing increased power and lower fuel consumption.

Imperial College pilot shows mobility hubs can encourage shared employee travel
A UK-first field trial has revealed that access to a workplace mobility hub can encourage employees to use active and shared travel options more often

Public transport in UK cities most expensive in Europe
Public transport affordability in the UK’s largest cities has been ranked as the worst in Europe in a new report.

UK car output at lowest level since 2009 but EV production up a third
UK car production fell 20.1% last month on the back of supply chain shortages but a surge in EVs brightened the outlook.

ISS to electrify global fleet under LeasePlan deal
ISS is working with LeasePlan to electrify its global fleet to reach its fleet net zero target by 2030.

Hertz invests in UFODrive EV self-hire app
Hertz has co-led a $19m (£14m/€16.8m) investment in UFODrive, an app-based electric vehicle rental company, to enhance its global EV fleet operations.

Premium design for Volkswagen Amarok pickup revealed in first near-production sketches
Volkswagen has published the first “near-production” sketches of its forthcoming Amarok pickup, giving an indication of what to expect when it launches later this year.