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

Dashcam brand Nextbase has appointed Panasonic UK’s former managing director, Simon Grantham, as its new CEO.

NewMotion and its US-based counterpart Greenlots are to come together under a single Shell Recharge Solutions brand from early 2022, tying together Shell’s global charging offering

AMT has appointed Airmax Remote as its telematics technology partner, ensuring effective track and trace of vehicles and proactive SMR.

Audi is introducing a refreshed version of its A8 flagship, ushering in sharper design and new intelligent technologies.

As the COP26 summit gets underway in Glasgow, BMW has hailed the role of the fleet industry in helping to push the automotive industry’s green

Ebbon Group has acquired licence checking specialist DriverCheck, positioning itself as the number one in the UK fleet driver compliance market.

Businesses have a major part to play in the United Nations’ new 2030 target on road safety, according to the Driving for Better Business programme.

Toyota has revealed its bZ4X electric SUV, which arrives in 2022 with a 450km range.

The Ford Mustang Mach-E and Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric vehicles have both scored five stars under the latest Euro NCAP safety ratings.

ALD and LeasePlan have confirmed they are in talks over a potential merger that could create a global mobility leader.

Fleet Logistics has furthered its plans to become a mobility specialist under a tie-up with Mobiko.

Lightfoot has secured investment from specialist European technology investor Volpi Capital, supporting plans for overseas expansion and further product development.

The new Range Rover is available to order now, including plug-in hybrid versions and with a fully electric model due 2024.

Fiat Professional is to replace the current Renault Trafic-based Talento model range within the next few months, reviving the former Scudo name.

Demand for used battery electric vehicles and hybrids is starting to hot up across Europe, new data from Indicata shows.

European van conversion specialist Voltia has expanded its e-LCV portfolio with five new XL models.

A proactive approach to both electrification and mobility will be vital for fleets in the countdown to 2030.

Investor engagement with corporate fleets could help meet Europe’s ambitious decarbonisation targets for the transport sector, according to new research from ShareAction.

DPD is exploring how innovations in computer vision and machine learning can increase the safety of fleet and delivery operations under a new pilot scheme.

A new app that enables Volvo and Polestar 2 electric car drivers to optimise their range is being rolled out in a major over-the-air update.

Kinto Europe, Toyota’s dedicated mobility brand, is implementing Sofico’s Miles Enterprise software platform across Europe to manage all its vehicle usage transactions.

Ford is investing £230m (€272.5m) to transform its Halewood, Merseyside site into a components plant for its future electric vehicles.

New Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) technology that could bring accurate range prediction and optimised energy efficiency has been awarded a £400,000 (€474,000) Innovate UK

A Renault Master Van H2-Tech prototype that offers up to a 500km (311-mile) range has been revealed by the Hyvia joint venture set up earlier

Khaled Shahbo, senior vice president for the UK and Ireland at Enterprise Holdings, has moved to become senior vice president for Europe.

Ford has overhauled its Focus C-segment challenger for 2022, bringing a host of changes that inlcude upgraded infotainment and connectivity.

Leasys is to go fully electric across its short-term rental fleet and implement new mobility solutions to help fleets go zero-emission.

Dr Neale Foster has joined British EV charger and renewable technology firm Indra as its new CEO.

A new 360kW EV charger said to provide the fastest charging experience on the market is now available from ABB.

Global business services company Radius has acquired UK car and van hire firm Global Go, supporting its expansion into vehicle services.

Mobility-as-a-Service platform Mobilleo has integrated the What3words geolocation system to help users accurately identify their location and destination more easily.

Drivers of Citroën’s C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid will now get in-car notifications if they don’t recharge their plug-in hybrid regularly.

Ford has revealed its new Tourneo Connect MPV, which introduces new connected tech along with expected class‑leading fuel efficiency and the debut of all-wheel drive.

The Government is being urged to put the automotive sector at the centre of future trade negotiations, driving growth and jobs as well as ensuring

A new EV ecosystem that provides a complete charging infrastructure for EV fleets has launched from EO Charging.

A new public EV charging company has launched in the UK, supported by funding from the Government.

Zenith delivered record growth and profits during the pandemic, supported by existing investment in people and systems and its ongoing expansion.

German auto technology firm ZF is teaming up with Oxbotica, a global leader in autonomous vehicle software, to develop a Level 4 self-driving system for

Tech startups developing greener and safer transport solutions can now apply for a share of £1.95m Department for Transport funding.

Manheim Auction Services is opening a further three physical auction sites in the UK, supporting work on a flexible sales programme.

Andy Page, formerly of Volvo Financial Services, has joined Sofico Services UK to head up its sales and marketing function.

Michelin has named Andrew French as B2B sales director for the UK and Ireland with immediate effect as Chris Smith moves to a global role.

Mazda is expanding its SUV line-up with two new plug-in hybrid models and a range-extender version of the MX-30 electric car from 2022.

​Lightning eMotors, a leading US provider of medium duty commercial electric vehicles for fleets, is partnering with Ricardo to deploy electric vans in the UK