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Polestar expands UK network to 100 service points
Polestar has appointed 100 authorised service points across the UK as it continues to grow its operations in the market.

Free Aeris white paper on best practices in connected vehicle solutions
A free white paper that can help the fleet sector ensure the success of connected vehicle solutions is now available from Aeris.

Carwow acquires Wizzle
Car buying comparison specialist Carwow has acquired used car buying platform Wizzle.

Kia offers Uber drivers discounted electric vehicles in Europe
Uber drivers across Europe are to be offered Kia electric vehicles at a discounted rate, helping them upgrade to an EV.

Chance to win a meal for two in Aeris fleet telematics survey
Fleet operators have a chance to win a meal for two – and help shape the future of the fleet telematics sector – by taking

UK and Europe at forefront of rising fleet demand for eco analysis
Demand for insights on electrification and sustainability is fast-rising among international fleets on the back of the growing transition to EVs.

Jaguar Land Rover to start testing hydrogen-powered Defender fuel cell prototype
Jaguar Land Rover is working on a prototype hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) based on the new Defender, with testing scheduled to begin this

New Lexus NX brings brand’s first PHEV
Lexus has reinvented its NX crossover with the brand’s first-ever plug-in hybrid powertrain as well as a completely new multimedia platform.

BP Pulse to open series of fleet rapid charging hubs in Europe
A new BP Pulse fleet rapid charging hub has opened on Park Lane in central London; the first in a number of multi-charger hubs planned

Window for achieving net zero in road transport by 2050 ‘closing quickly’, says BloombergNEF
Electric vehicle sales are set to rise faster than ever but more policy action is needed to get on track for net zero by 2050.

Live autonomous vehicle trials move to second city in UK
The UK city of Birmingham is playing host to a live trial of autonomous vehicles under a government-backed project.

Volvo and Polestar to offer EV customers heavily reduced Ionity charging rates
Volvo and Polestar are to provide their EV customers with access to heavily reduced ultra-fast charging rates at Ionity charging points.

40% of UK fleet vans could go electric, new EV transition tool finds
UK fleet operators could replace 40% of their current light commercial vehicles with electric alternatives today – cutting costs and CO2 emissions.

Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions increases fleet 17% despite pandemic pressures
Leasing giant Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions (HCVS) expanded its fleet and profits in the last financial year, during the lowest year of new car registrations

Targa Telematics to accelerate growth path under new investment
Targa Telematics has secured investment via Investindustrial, helping to drive its long-term growth plans.

DPD doubles EV fleet in UK with Maxus electric van order
DPD has signed a deal with Maxus for 750 electric vans, doubling its total EV fleet in the UK.

Opel Grandland SUV gets bold design and raft of extra tech
Opel’s Grandland SUV has been given a major overhaul, equipping it with a bold new design and an array of extra technology.

Vauxhall/Opel gives first glimpse of new Astra
Vauxhall/Opel has provided teaser images of the new Astra, which arrives in 2022 and will include first-ever electrified versions.

New Kia Sportage brings radical redesign
Kia has revealed the new Sportage, which launches later this year with a radically reinvented interior and exterior design.

Mer UK signs roaming deal with NewMotion
EV charging specialist Mer is building on its launch into the UK market under a new roaming partnership with NewMotion.

Poor driving impacting fleets, new safety report reveals
Three-quarters (73%) of UK fleet managers claim poor driving behaviour negatively impacts their business, including through accident rates and insurance claims as well as company

Used car desirability index to show what’s hot and what’s not
Aston Barclay has developed a used car desirability index to help both vendors and dealers understand what’s hot and what’s not in the current market.
Fleet Logistics earns Bronze Award for sustainability from EcoVadis
Fleet Logistics Group has won a Bronze Award in the latest survey by Paris-based sustainability ratings platform EcoVadis.

Genesis’ debut European models score highly in Euro NCAP
Genesis’ European newcomers, the G80 and GV80, have scored a top five-star rating in Euro NCAP tests.

Radius acquires Modus to advance vehicle telematics work
Radius is continuing on the acquisition trail with a deal to buy app-based tracking and insurtech business Modus.

TTC Group to expand risk management into Europe under new investment
TTC Group has been sold by Palatine Private Equity to the TTC management team supported by investment by Pricoa Private Capital.

BMW and Mini launch one-stop shop EV charging service
BMW and Mini have launched a new charging service in the UK, bringing access to one of the world’s largest public charging networks.

Jaguar I-Pace becomes Google Street View’s first electric vehicle
A modified Jaguar I-Pace electric SUV is being used by Google to measure air quality in Dublin over the next 12 months.

Sofico joins Monet Consortium to support rising mobility demand
Sofico has joined the Monet Consortium to help support work in Japan on mobility services.

Volvo EV drivers to get NewMotion home charge points at special rates
Volvo Car UK has appointed NewMotion as its electric vehicle charge point partner, supporting drivers with home charging solutions.
DB Schenker future-proofs fleet with electric Fuso eCanter trucks
Logistics specialist DB Schenker has deployed its first UK-based Fuso eCanter electric truck to support its Europe-wide move to zero-emission urban deliveries.

Europe’s most powerful electric vehicle charging hub to open in Oxford
An EV charging hub said to be the most powerful in Europe is to open in Oxford later this year; the first of 40 planned
Ford reveals 563hp F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck
Ford has taken the wraps off the F-150 Lightning; an electric version of its best-selling pickup that will go head to head with the Tesla
Hydrogen fuel firm to deploy 2,000 pumps by 2030 in UK
Clean fuel firm Element 2 is to invest £1bn in a UK hydrogen refuelling programme, providing some 2,000 pumps by 2030.

Fleet specialist Matt Hawkins joins Polestar UK as head of sales
Former Volkswagen fleet strategy manager Matt Hawkins has joined Polestar UK as its head of sales.

Fisker to supply up to 700 Ocean electric SUVs to Onto subscription service
US-based EV company Fisker Inc has signed a deal to supply up to 700 Ocean electric SUVs to UK subscription firm Onto.
ARI splits into two separate fleet management divisions
ARI has undergone a major restructure that will reshape how it provides fleet management in the UK.

VisionTrack’s new AI tech to help fleets protect vulnerable road users
VisionTrack is to deploy new behaviour AI that could warn help prevent collisions with vulnerable road users.

International Motors plans to acquire Mitsubishi UK after-sales business
International Motors Ltd has said it’s in advanced discussions to take over the Mitsubishi UK after-sales business in the autumn.

eDriving renews sponsorship of Global Fleet Champions pillar
Global driver risk management company eDriving has returned to sponsor one of the five Global Fleet Champions pillars, coordinated by road safety charity Brake.

Opel Vivaro-e Hydrogen van due 2022 with 400km range
Opel/Vauxhall is adding a hydrogen fuel cell van to its line-up alongside its all-electric van range.

Targa Telematics recognised for work on carsharing in Berg Insight report
Targa Telematics has been recognised for its mobility work in a new report by analytics company Berg Insight.

Ford calls for clear electric roadmap in UK’s road to 2030
The UK needs a clear roadmap to the 2030 ICE ban, focusing on developing workplace and public charging and giving stronger incentives to purchase electric

Toyota cracks down on catalytic converter theft
Toyota is investing more than £1m to help tackle the growing issue of catalytic converter theft in the UK.

Airmax Remote targets SMEs with new monthly telematics rental solution
Airmax Remote has introduced a new telematics rental solution, providing a cost-effective method within a monthly rental model.

Anti-drink drive initiative launches from Diageo and UNITAR with support from DfT
A new anti-drink driving learning experience is launching in the UK and various global markets to help people understand the consequences of drink driving.

Ola launches new EV ride-hailing service in London
Ola is expanding its ride-hailing solution in London with a new EV-only service for no extra charge.

UK urgently needs more gigafactories to bolster car production
The UK must rapidly accelerate the deployment of gigafactories and new battery technology development to ensure domestic car production is not threatened.

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace gets styling and tech updates
Volkswagen’s long-wheelbase Tiguan Allspace has had a makeover, including updated styling and increased technology.

Enterprise opens 100+ new branches in 20 countries
Enterprise Holdings has opened more than 100 new branch locations in 20 countries across Asia Pacific (APAC), EMEA and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)

Collaboration essential for mass global e-mobility transition
OEMs, investors and infrastructure players must collaborate globally to ensure the future of e-mobility, backed by consistent policies from regulatory and governmental bodies.
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