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A class action against five of the world’s leading car shipping companies for price fixing has been given the green light to go ahead, potentially

Anglo-Korean battery manufacturer Eurocell is to build a gigafactory in Western Europe, supplying ‘production-ready’ EV batteries in just 12 months.

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.

The UK automotive industry has issued a call for an electric vehicle charge point mandate to be implemented, governed by an independent regulator to ensure

Euro NCAP has revealed its 2022 list of the safest commercial vans available on the European market, topped by the Fiat Ducato.

Telematics giant Webfleet Solutions has partnered with navigation specialist TomTom to launch a new all-in-one solution for both professional drivers and fleets to help deal

Digital Innk has enhanced its new ViSN fleet management platform with integrated HaynesPro OE SMR data to provide an automatic authorisation tool.

Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions, part of Hitachi Capital (UK) Plc, has made a major decarbonisation pledge as its rebrand to Novuna Vehicle Solutions completes. 

The deadline has been extended for entries into this year’s Fleet World Great British Fleet Awards, giving those at the forefront of corporate motoring further

Piaggio is to offer EMEA customers access to connected fleet management services on its new Mymoover three-wheeler scooter, increasing efficiency and enhancing safety.

Zego and ABAX have rolled out their data-led insurance model further in Europe, helping more fleets to save both time and money.

A successful transition to eMobility will depend on delivering a seamless customer experience with a robust charging infrastructure that allows everyone to charge quickly and

Arval expanded its global and UK leased fleets further in 2021 despite the pandemic, while also continuing to support fleets in their electrification journey.

Chevin has launched a new entry-level software solution to help simplify the fundamentals of fleet management.

Volvo has introduced a new online platform enabling approved used cars to be bought direct; said to be a UK-first.

BP has acquired a 30% stake in Green Biofuels (GBF), a major UK provider of hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) fuels.

French telematics box supplier Munic.io has reported a 156% growth in turnover for 2021, despite the worldwide shortage of semiconductors.

A switch to a UK-wide pay-per-mile road charging system underpinned by telematics is essential to plug a £35bn tax shortfall in the mass switch to

Geotab has joined the Data for Road Safety traffic information initiative to support work towards a ‘zero-fatality future’.

Targa Telematics is growing its European base further with the opening of a new office in Spain.

Daimler AG has officially rebranded as Mercedes-Benz Group AG, underscoring its new focus on cars and vans following the spin-off of the trucks business.

Cox Automotive has launched a new global mobility division that integrates “world-class, game-changing solutions” to support global fleets, businesses and drivers.

Fleet software company Digital Innk has appointed Jacqui Allen as head of customer support and implementation, supporting its growing customer base.

Škoda has added a coupé version, including its first-ever all-electric vRS variant, to its Enyaq iV line-up.

Charge Amps, one of Europe’s leading providers of EV charging solutions, has appointed Joke van der Eerden as its new chief commercial officer.

UK leasing specialist Zenith Group has raised a £475m (€571m) green bond to help further its work in supporting the switch to electric vehicles.

Citroën has officially retired its C1 city car as it switches focus to the Ami Electric and the new C3 You version.

ABB has acquired a controlling stake in EV charging infrastructure solutions company InCharge Energy, strengthening its offering in the US.

The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance has published its 2030 roadmap, revealing plans to launch 35 new electric vehicles by 2030 and have the largest global EV offering.

Nissan has announced that the successor to the Micra will be all-electric and built on a shared CMF B-EV platform with Renault and Mitsubishi under

ALD Automotive is teaming up with Corporate Benefits, a specialist in employee benefit programmes, to provide operational leasing services for employees in Europe.

VisionTrack has appointed Richard Kent as vice president of global sales, supporting growth plans in the UK and globally.

Businesses must put plans in place to ensure they’re ‘future ready’ and able to adapt business processes in the face of major, business-changing incidents.

Electric battery start-up Britishvolt is pushing ahead with plans for a gigafactory in Northumberland after securing £1.7bn (€2.0bn) in funding.

ARI Fleet UK has appointed Adrian Phipps as its new finance director, as the business looks to further drive success and growth.

Geotab has joined forces with Camera Telematics to help fight vehicle insurance fraud.

Ford has teamed up with security specialist ADT on a new joint venture that will help businesses and drivers protect their vehicles and equipment.

Zego is rolling out its behaviour-driven insurance further in Europe, targeting the continent’s +£20bn fleet insurance market.

Kia has announced further details for its second-generation Niro crossover ahead of its arrival in the coming months.

The UK’s safest new cars of 2021 have been revealed by Thatcham Research, dominated by fully electric and hybrid models.

The UK government is being taken to court by two separate environmental pressure groups over inadequate net zero strategies.

Renault UK has promoted Peter Horton to the role of head of fleet and used vehicles with immediate effect.

DispatchTrack, a global specialist in last-mile logistics software-as-a-service, has accelerated its global expansion with a new UK headquarters and team, alongside further operational growth throughout

Renewable energy giant Drax has teamed up with tech consultancy AND Digital to launch a new EV fleet management platform.

Entries are now open for the Fleet World Great British Fleet Awards, celebrating the best of corporate motoring in the UK.

DPD UK has completed the acquisition of CitySprint, following the recent approval of the transaction by the Competition and Markets Authority. 

Operators and drivers of cars, vans and other light goods vehicles are being warned of new regulations that come into effect from 21 May 2022

Vauxhall/Opel, Peugeot and Citroën have focused their European MPV line-ups to focus on electric vehicles, ditching the internal combustion versions.

Major car and van leasing fleets are pursuing transformative digitalisation strategies to support their move to become genuine all-round mobility providers.