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Corporates and SMEs in Europe can now access operational leasing services for Tesla electric vehicles from ALD Automotive, which has become Tesla’s preferred operational leasing

World-first consumer ratings that will benchmark automated driving systems are to go into development, starting with Automated Lane Keeping Systems (ALKS).

Kia’s new EV6 electric flagship and Sportage PHEV have made their European debuts at the Munich Motor Show.

Renault has unveiled its fully electric Mégane E-Tech Electric SUV; the first of a new generation of electric vehicles.

A new web-based app has launched, enabling anyone with a smartphone to quickly and accurately assess a vehicle’s external condition and possible damage.

Leading independent B2B publisher Fleet World Group is delighted to announce the appointment of experienced automotive journalist John Challen as the new editor of Fleet

Online car retailer Cazoo has acquired automotive data insights platform Cazana for around £25m in cash under its plans for UK growth and European expansion.

Hyundai’s premium brand offshoot Genesis is to go electric-only for all new models, starting from 2025.

Vauxhall/Opel’s eighth-generation Astra will include a fully electric version that will arrive 2023, the brand has confirmed.

The new issue of the EV Fleet World Digital Magazine is now out, providing definitive advice for fleets and drivers looking to go electric.

Toyota is slashing vehicle production 40% in September as the global shortage of semiconductor chips continues to wreak havoc.

Four new automotive projects addressing electric vehicle range anxiety and costs have received major government and industry funding.

New research being run by Fleet World could help readers benchmark their operations on everything from fleet policy to going electric.

A consortium led by Volkswagen is in advanced talks with Europcar Mobility Group to acquire the rental giant.

Electric vehicle maker Arrival is working with Microsoft to develop an open data platform for vehicles and fleets, enabling advanced uses of telemetry and data

BMW is incentivising UK drivers of its plug-in hybrid models to drive in electric-only mode through a new rewards programme.

Ebbon-Dacs has tied up with Polestar to launch a new OrderLink module within its Leaselink e-procurement platform for Dutch leasing firms, starting with Athlon Netherlands.

International Motors has confirmed it will take over Mitsubishi UK’s aftersales business from long-term importer, the Colt Car Company this autumn.

Mercedes-Benz has said it’s ready to go all-electric by 2030 while all new models will be electric-only by 2025.

Following last week’s Fit for 55 announcement by the European Commission, David Borland, EY’s UK&I automotive leader, comments on the proposals’ impact on automakers.

The European Commission’s ‘Fit for 55’ package of climate measures has been widely greeted over its more ambitious targets for the reduction of CO2 emissions,

Vauxhall/Opel’s all-new Astra hatchback is to debut plug-in hybrid variants alongside a bold new design and latest onboard tech.

The majority of buses and light duty fleet vehicles in leading markets could switch to EVs by 2030, cumulatively saving close to the annual emissions