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Local relationship bank Handelsbanken is to develop new asset lending products that incentivise low-emission and electric vehicles, supporting companies and private drivers to make the

ChargePoint has completed its acquisition of European e-mobility technology provider Has·to·Be, expanding its charging network further.

Ford is working with neuroscientists to develop a faster and more effective way to detect when drivers are tired, distracted or not concentrating.

New fleet and asset management software that could help operators increase efficiency, cost savings and safety has launched in the UK from Tracker.

Toyota has given a teaser of its new Aygo X A-segment model, due 2022 and replacing the current Aygo city car.

UK new car registrations have fallen to their weakest September level since 1998 on the back of the continued semiconductor shortages.

The UK government and industry must work together to accelerate the development of the EV industry, in particular on charging infrastructure and a manufacturing base

Clive Messenger has been appointed as sales director at SsangYong Motors UK, reinforcing plans for a more streamlined approach within both fleet and retail sales.

A new micro zero-emissions vehicle that could dramatically cut costs and CO2 for last-mile delivery fleets is now available to trial.

A new integrated eMaaS platform that can help fleets and drivers make the shift towards greener, more sustainable travel is launching from FOD Mobility Group.

A new device that could prevent vehicles from aquaplaning and losing traction control due to adverse road conditions has been developed by Coventry University researchers.

Kia has rebranded its in-car and app-based telematics system to Kia Connect.

Genesis, Hyundai’s premium brand offshoot, has revealed further details of the GV60 crossover; its inaugural dedicated electric car and a linchpin of its plans for

Mike Dennett, CEO of BMW Financial Services GB, is to assume the role of CEO for Alphabet in the UK from 1 January 2022.

Rolls-Royce has previewed its first fully electric car while committing to going EV-only by 2030.

Citroën has created a new self-driving electric platform concept and interchangeable pods that it says could provide a solution to future urban mobility.

Drive Software Solutions has secured new funding and launched a further £10m investment round under plans to further drive growth of its ODO fleet management

A new app that enables fleet managers to monitor operations on the go has launched from EchoMaster.

UK reservations are now open for the Citroën Ami electric city vehicle ahead of its spring 2022 launch.

Nissan has unveiled its new Townstar compact van, which will help fleets ‘future-proof’ business operations with both fully electric and petrol powertrains.

Ford is said to be within weeks of making a decision on a substantial investment to switch its Halewood plant in Merseyside to making electric

Equipping last-mile EV fleets with wireless charging could save up to 50% in total cost of ownership.

A new Ford digital tool currently in development could alert fleet drivers to accident blackspots, significantly reducing the number of road accidents.

Rod McLeod is to become the new director of Volkswagen UK from 2 January 2022.

Used car price inflation is likely to be seen across Europe for at least another 12 months and possibly into 2023, as the semiconductor crisis

The September issue of Fleet World is now out – including salient guidance on the 2030 ICE ban and how fleets are switching to EVs.

Michelin has introduced its new-generation CrossClimate 2 – a full winter tyre developed for all-season usage.

Private hire giant Addison Lee is to switch its 4,000-strong vehicle fleet to fully electric vehicles by 2023 under a £160m investment.

Renault has opened orders for its revised Trafic panel van, which introduces a new front-end, a revamped interior with increased comfort and significant safety improvements.

Citroën is introducing a small SUV-inspired supermini to target developing markets, in particular India and South America.

Ford has revealed the 2022 Fiesta Van, which introduces more distinctive design along with new driver assistance and lighting tech.

Ford has given its Fiesta supermini a midlife makeover, introducing a bolder new design along with new technologies and a more distinct line-up.

NewMotion’s public charging network has expanded to more than 250,000 public charge points in Europe on the back of four new roaming partnerships.

The five-year project will include brands such as Speedy and First Stop, and will begin in France and Italy and expand into the UK, Germany,

Renault Group and its RCI Bank and Services subsidiary have become the latest to take a stake in used car platform Heycar Group.

Ford Pro – the standalone global commercial vehicle business launched earlier this year by Ford – has revealed its leadership line-up.

Most EU member states have a “serious lack” of electric charging points along the road networks, impeding EV take-up.