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One of the world’s biggest tech trade exhibitions, the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is also an increasingly influential event on the auto calendar. Fleet

Renault has revealed further details of its Austral compact SUV, due to replace the Kadjar and now in its final stage of development.

Van industry specialist Keith Shorter has joined Europcar Mobility Group UK to head up its vans and trucks activities.

REE Automotive has started trials of a new electric vehicle platform designed for commercial delivery vehicles and walk-in vans.

New car registrations in the UK have recorded their second worst year since 1992 on the back of myriad challenges, but electric vehicle demand rapidly

ALD has signed a memorandum of understanding to acquire LeasePlan for €4.9bn (£4.1bn) in cash and shares.

European electric vehicle charging firm Mer is acquiring Elmtronics, strengthening its position in the UK market.

Alphabet International’s Markus Deusing has taken over as chief executive officer as of 1 January 2022.

Euro NCAP has revealed the top performers of last year’s crash safety tests, now named as the winners of its 2021 Best in Class awards.

The Commercial Vehicle Show is to return in 2022, helping fleet operators to make informed decisions about the best products and services for their business.

Electric vehicle maker Arrival has revealed the first finished prototype of the Arrival Car, developed specifically for the ride hailing sector and imminently starting testing.

Production is now underway on the Peugeot e-Expert Hydrogen, with the first vehicle destined for the Michelin Group fleet.

A new report from Berg Insight has ranked Targa Telematics among the top three largest players for fleet management telematics systems in Europe.

The new issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine is now out, including latest EV tests and insights on going electric.

The majority (74%) of UK fleets have adopted more digital solutions since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, new research has revealed.

Enterprise Holdings has completed the acquisition of Dublin-headquartered Walker Vehicle Rentals, creating one of Ireland’s largest and most diverse commercial vehicle rental companies.

Toyota Motor Corporation is to launch 30 battery electric models by 2030, supporting plans for Lexus to go 100% electric by 2035.

A new report investigating the key obstacles affecting the roll-out of EVs and charging infrastructure and public sector and industry work to tackle this is

Start-up firm Innervated Vehicle Engineering (IVe) is developing a new sustainable van that teams up hydrogen fuel cell technology with organic body panels and a

The first Citroën ë-Jumpy Hydrogen van has rolled off the assembly line and is being delivered to long-term fleet client Suez Group for testing.

Opel has become the first vehicle manufacturer to put commercially available production hydrogen LCVs on the road.

Michelin Tyre Plc has appointed John Howe as managing director for the UK and Ireland, effective 1 January 2022.

A new pan-European stock locator has launched from Indicata to help cut the time taken by dealers to source used car and van stock.

BP is expanding its fleet charging business in the US and globally by acquiring EV fleet charging provider Amply Power.

The majority of petrol and diesel fleet cars on the roads in the UK and Europe could be switched to electric vehicles with minimal disruption

A major overhaul of motorway EV charging infrastructure is now underway and will see more than 20 ‘Electric Hubs’ open at service stations by Q2

Stellantis is to make more than €30bn (£25.7bn) of investments through 2025, driving its transformation into offering software-enabled product offerings and subscriptions that include fleet-specific

Investment in fleet telematics and driver safety technology continued during the pandemic as operators prioritised safe and efficient vehicle operation.

Cars powered by synthetic fuel emit as much poisonous nitrogen oxides (NOx) as fossil fuel engines, new emissions tests have revealed.

Polestar has released a performance upgrade for the Polestar 2 long-range dual-motor model in selected European markets.

Localz, a specialist in last-mile delivery tracking and communications tools, is positioning for growth with the appointment of a head of customer & partner success

Start-ups in the electric vehicle and automotive sector are being invited to apply for a new tech accelerator programme focused on tackling the climate emergency.

EO Charging has filed a new technology patent that it says is set to transform smart charging on EV fleets.

Renault is to launch a new compact SUV in 2022, dubbed Austral and replacing the current Kadjar.

Mazda is to introduce a rebadged version of the Toyota Yaris hybrid in 2022, dubbed the Mazda2 Hybrid and marking the brand’s first full hybrid

FedEx Express has introduced a fleet of 13 e-cargo bikes to work alongside its UK pick-up and delivery fleet in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Cambridge.

The Polestar 3 electric SUV has been previewed ahead of its global arrival in 2022.

Toyota has unveiled its new Corolla Cross midsize SUV, which launches in Europe next year to plug the gap between the C-HR and RAV4.

DispatchTrack, a global specialist in last-mile logistics software-as-a-service, is expanding its global footprint with the acquisition of Beetrack.

Trials of a new on-demand car-hailing service using remote-controlled driverless vehicles are now underway in Milton Keynes and planned to go fully live in the

Automotive finance, leasing and fleet software provider Sofico has expanded its Miles Enterprise Suite with a fully integrated Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution, enabling users to automate

Ebbon-Dacs’ moDel delivery solution has delivered record results over the last year, despite the current semiconductor shortage impacting the fleet market.

International governments spanning the US, Canada, Mexico and the UK have jointly committed to fully convert their own fleets of vehicles to be zero emission

Opel/Vauxhall has revealed its new Astra Sports Tourer estate, which includes plug-in hybrid powertrains from launch along with petrol and diesel models.

Details have been announced for the 2022 Commercial Vehicle Show, which will once again return to the NEC in Birmingham.

Akzo Nobel UK has reported “immediate and significant” improvements to accident rates and repair processes on its 700-vehicle mixed car and van fleet with the

Škoda has made over its Karoq family-friendly SUV with a fresh design, sustainable materials and more efficient engines.

A public electric vehicle charging hub said to be the largest in the UK is being deployed at Redbridge Park & Ride near Oxford ahead

The first of over 150 high-power rapid charging hubs planned for the UK has opened in Wolverhampton.

A three-day hearing is now underway to decide whether a UK class action can proceed against a shipping cartel for overcharges on new cars and

Nissan is to launch 23 new electrified models, including 15 new EVs, by 2030, accelerating existing electrification plans.