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

UK commercial vehicle production up 17.2% in October
Commercial vehicle production in the UK rose 17.2% to 7,892 units in October, despite the ongoing semiconductor shortages.

UK car production slumps to lowest October level since 1956
UK car production tumbled 41% last month with 64,729 units produced – the weakest October since 1956.

Nissan Motor (GB) names Csaba Vincze as new fleet director
Nissan has appointed Csaba Vincze as its new UK fleet director with immediate effect.

BMW iX3 rated top performer in new assisted driving gradings
Newly released gradings on semi-autonomous driving tech indicate OEMs are accurately describing their assisted technologies and not over-selling their capabilities.

ABB introduces Plug N Charge technology to simplify EV charging and payment
ABB has launched new Plug N Charge technology that enables drivers to simply charge and go without having to use a payment card.

Peugeot boosts electric driving range on e-208 and e-2008
The 2022 MY Peugeot e-208 and e-2008 are to get up to 16 miles (22km) of extra range thanks to technical changes and more eco-friendly

Kia Niro makes world debut at 2021 Seoul Mobility Show
The new Kia Niro SUV has made its world debut at the 2021 Seoul Mobility Show ahead of its arrival in 2022.

French financial market regulator approves VW takeover bid for Europcar
Volkswagen Group says it’s reached an important milestone in its planned acquisition of Europcar after its offer was approved by the French financial market regulator.

2022 Ford Ranger pickup revealed with increased functionality and new V6 diesel
Ford has unwrapped its new Ranger pickup, arriving late 2022 and debuting latest tech, enhanced versatility and a new V6 turbodiesel.

Stellantis’ Alison Jones appointed as new SMMT president
Alison Jones, Stellantis senior vice president and country manager UK, is to head up the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) as its new

Brand new: Genesis head of sales Jonny Miller on creating a new fleet marque
Establishing a new marque in an already busy market is no easy feat – and, when it comes to the car sector, the company needs

Ionity to have 7,000 ultra-fast 350kW charge points in Europe by 2025
Ionity is quadrupling its ultra-fast EV charging network in Europe on the back of latest investment from new and existing shareholders.

Maxus Mifa 9 luxury electric MPV revealed ahead of arrival in Europe
SAIC’s Maxus brand has revealed its Mifa 9 electric MPV, arriving next year with a range of up to 323 miles (520km).

Gefco to install 290 charge points at vehicle compounds in Europe
Vehicle logistics firm Gefco is installing 290 charge points at its compounds in Europe, supporting deliveries of electric cars to end-customers.

UK guiding principles to ensure accurate marketing of automated vehicles
The UK’s automotive sector has pledged to clear and comprehensible marketing of automated vehicles, helping to end confusion and ensure their clear and safe use.

British start-up launches new Suzuki Jimny-based utility SUV
A new utility-focused SUV has launched in the UK, based on the Suzuki Jimny and targeting the small business, farm, livestock and leisure users.

New Enterprise MD for UK and Ireland
Enterprise Holdings has named Ryan Johnson as its new managing director UK & Ireland.

Electric Renault Trucks Master Z.E. van gets extra driving range
Renault Trucks’ Master Z.E. electric van now offers increased driving range, boosted to 190km (118 miles) thanks to a new higher-capacity battery.

Fleet switch to electrification and mobility revealed in new Athlon/Fleet World research
The changing face of fleet – including the switch to EVs and the revival of the company car – has been uncovered in Fleet World’s

Bridgestone and Michelin lead efforts on more sustainable tyres
Michelin and Bridgestone are to reveal plans to increase sustainability and cut emissions in the tyre industry via a joint presentation later this month.

Hyundai gives glimpse of new Ioniq 7 with Seven concept reveal
Hyundai has revealed its Seven concept at the Los Angeles motor show, giving an insight of how its flagship Ioniq 7 seven-seater SUV will look.

Safety operators have critical role in public confidence on self-driving vehicles
The UK public is positive about the benefits of self-driving vehicles but having a safety operator onboard is key to boosting confidence.

Renault Kangoo and Mercedes Citan take joint International Van of the Year 2022 title
The new Renault Kangoo van and jointly developed Mercedes-Benz Citan have both been crowned as the International Van of the Year 2022.

Interview: GoWithFlow and Charley Boorman on the fleet switch to EVs
At this month’s Web Summit, sustainability mobility management firm GoWithFlow teamed up with actor and EV enthusiast Charley Boorman to run an electric vehicle master
Comment: Boosting EV sales is just part of auto industry’s COP26 response
There’s more to meeting the COP26 call for increased electric vehicle sales than rushing out new models, says Jonathan Hewett, chief executive of Thatcham Research.

Kia EV9 concept previews new range-topping electric SUV
Kia has uncovered its EV9 concept at the Los Angeles motor show, giving an insight into how its future range-topping electric SUV might look.

Audi boosts electric range across e-tron line-up with free update
Audi is offering a free software update for selected e-tron electric models, boosting range.

Hyvia previews two more hydrogen commercial vehicles, due 2022
Hyvia, a joint venture between Renault and Plug Power, has revealed two further hydrogen light commercial vehicle prototypes ahead of their 2022 launch.

Tier acquires Nextbike to create sustainable micro-mobility giant
E-scooter firm Tier has acquired Europe’s top bikeshare player Nextbike, cementing its plans to become a leading global micro-mobility provider.

Subaru debuts first global EV with Solterra SUV reveal
Subaru has unveiled its Solterra SUV; its first battery electric vehicle to be launched globally and a “cornerstone” of its future BEVs.

Kia to go all-electric in Europe by 2035 and carbon-neutral by 2045
Kia has committed to having a fully electric model range in Europe by 2035 and in key global markets by 2040, supporting its carbon-neutral plans.

Solutions to unlock capital to decarbonise road transport revealed in new report
The UK’s transition to all-new EV sales by 2030 may fail without financial solutions that can facilitate an inclusive transition.

New EV100 members commit 250,000 vehicles to going electric
Seven new fleets have joined the EV100 initiative, committing to electrify their combined fleets of over 250,000 vehicles by 2030.

Landmark global agreement on zero-emission cars and vans signed at COP26
A breakthrough agreement on accelerating the transition to 100% zero-emission cars and vans by 2040 globally has been published today for COP26 Transport Day.

Raft of global zero-emission vehicle pledges and new charge point unveil at COP26 Transport Day
Transport Day at COP26 is now underway, marked with a series of global zero-emission pledges and the unveil of a new charge point design by

BEDEO buys Protean Electric to expand transport electrification work
UK vehicle electrification specialist BEDEO has acquired in-wheel motor (IWM) technology specialist Protean Electric as it continues to expand its focus.

Gridserve to export business model to drive global roll-out of EV charging
Gridserve is to open up its business model to partners globally, helping to speed up the worldwide roll-out of EV charging infrastructure.

GoWithFlow to spearhead discussion on gender and diversity at Decarbonisation Summit
GoWithFlow, a specialist in sustainable mobility management, is to lead a panel on gender and diversity taking place at today’s Decarbonisation Summit.

Uber far behind schedule on European electrification goals
Uber is lagging far behind on a pledge made a year ago to electrify half its rides across seven European capitals.

ALD and TMC team up for global fleet reporting platform
ALD Automotive and The Miles Consultancy (TMC) have launched a new data reporting solution to help clients manage their fleet on a global scale.

FleetMaxx launches first pan-European fuel card
FleetMaxx Solutions has debuted its first fuel card that can also be used in Europe.

Arrival creates comprehensive global service network for electric van
Electric vehicle manufacturer Arrival has revealed details of its Global Service Network Programme, which will provide a comprehensive repair and maintenance network for its forthcoming

New Toyota Aygo X breaks into compact urban crossover sector
Toyota has revealed its third-generation Aygo, now dubbed the Aygo X and reworked as a compact urban crossover.

Webfleet Solutions takes 2021 European Fleet Telematics Company of the Year title
Frost & Sullivan has awarded Webfleet Solutions its 2021 European Fleet Telematics Company of the Year accolade.

New EV fleet strategy advisory company Carvoy launches
A new EV fleet strategy advisory company has launched to help businesses of all shapes and sizes move to a climate-conscious vehicle model.

UK plug-in vehicle registrations in 2021 set to exceed whole of last decade
More plug-in vehicles will join Britain’s roads in 2021 than during the whole of the last decade; particularly supported by strong fleet take-up.

Renault’s electric Kangoo Van E-Tech revealed with 300km range
Renault has revealed further details of the Kangoo Van E-Tech, which arrives in Europe in early 2022 and with up to 300km of range.

Geotab charts path to net-zero in first-ever sustainability report
Fleet tracking and telematics specialist Geotab has announced its commitments to helping fight climate change via its inaugural Sustainability Report.

‘Game-changing’ portable EV charger to provide power bank on wheels
A new portable EV charger that allows drivers to charge their electric car anywhere has debuted at the COP26 summit.

Volkswagen ID.5 electric coupé-SUV debuts with 520km range
Volkswagen has revealed its forthcoming ID.5 electric coupé-SUV, which arrives early 2022 with up to a 520km (323-mile) range.
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