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VisionTrack appoints head of corporate sales
James Littlechild has joined VisionTrack as head of corporate sales, supporting the firm’s ongoing expansion in the UK and internationally.

Fusion Processing turns Fiat Ducato into fully autonomous van
UK tech company Fusion Processing has converted a long-wheelbase Fiat Ducato crew van into a fully autonomous vehicle to support its work on autonomous buses.

Geotab develops ‘go-to’ resource for implementing fleet electric vehicles
Geotab has published a new ‘Ultimate Guide to Fleet Electrification’ guide to provide a comprehensive go-to resource for fleets exploring electric vehicles.

Banning polluting vehicles more effective than charging for them, research finds
Cities across the UK should restrict traffic to tackle growing levels of air pollution, in particular by banning polluting vehicles rather than levying charges.

Free safety webinar to look at getting the most out of telematics
Brake is hosting a free webinar to help fleet managers understand and maximise the safety benefits of telematics systems.

NewMotion reaches 200,000 charge point milestone
NewMotion’s roaming charging network has passed the 200,000th charge point milestone in Europe after doubling in just two years.

SEAT to launch entry-level £17k electric car in 2025
SEAT is to introduce an urban electric vehicle to market in 2025, priced from €20,000-€25,000 (around £17,000-£21,000) and intended to make e-mobility accessible.

New FORDLiive service to cut van downtime by up to 60%
Ford has extended its online business tools with the unveiling of FORDLiive, a new service available free of charge to all Ford connected commercial vehicle

UK on track to miss 2020 and 2030 legal air quality targets
The UK Government is set to miss the legal targets for four out of the five pollutants covered by a crucial piece of clean air

BMW’s flagship iX electric SUV to bring choice of powertrains
BMW’s flagship iX electric SUV is to arrive at the end of 2021, offering a choice of two powertrains and priced from €77,300 or £69k

Europcar introduces monthly subscription services for fleets
Europcar Mobility Group has launched a range of monthly subscription offers for fleets, providing a flexible alternative to fixed-term leasing or outright purchase.
Fully electric Ford Transit Custom to arrive 2023
Ford is to launch fully electric Transit Custom models in 2023, in addition to the existing plug-in hybrid, mild hybrid and conventional engine variants.

Paul Stacy joins IMS in global BD role
Paul Stacy, founder of Wunelli and an entrepreneur in telematics tech, has joined IMS (Insurance & Mobility Solutions) as global business development director.

VW ‘in pole position’ in race for best EV battery and customer experience
Volkswagen Group has set out plans to enhance its EV battery cell supply and performance, ensuring that e-mobility becomes “affordable and the dominant drive technology”.

Volkswagen ties up with BP in work to expand European ultra-fast charging network
Volkswagen Group and BP are to team up on expanding ultra-fast chargers at BP sites in Europe, particularly in the UK and Germany.

Major new report to help unlock self-driving fleets
A new report identifying the potential impact of deploying autonomous vehicle services across the UK and the key considerations for fleet operators is now available.

Kia EV6 electric crossover to spearhead new EV family
Kia has unveiled its EV6 fully electric car; its first dedicated battery electric vehicle and the spearhead in the brand’s new electric line-up.

Telematics spotlight and latest EVs tested in new issue of Fleet World
The new issue of Fleet World is now available to read, featuring latest news, EV reviews and a spotlight on telematics.
Nissan plans major renewable energy expansion at Sunderland plant
Nissan is planning for a significant expansion to renewable energy generation at its Sunderland plant in the UK in line with its work on carbon

Mitsubishi reverses Europe exit with plans to sell Renault models
Mitsubishi is to keep a hand in European new car sales by selling two rebadged Groupe Renault models for selected left-hand drive markets.

BMW and Daimler to sell Park Now business to EasyPark
BMW Group and Daimler Mobility have agreed to sell their Park Now business to rival firm EasyPark Group.

Volvo rolls out Android infotainment to XC60, S90 and V90
The Volvo XC60, S90 and V90 models are to get the carmaker’s new Android-powered infotainment system with in-built Google services and apps under a range

Cox Automotive expands digital retail services in Europe via acquisition
Cox Automotive is expanding its digital retail capabilities in Europe with the acquisition of Codeweavers.

Alison Jones appointed as Stellantis country manager UK
Stellantis has announced Alison Jones as its country head UK under the new management structure for its brands in the UK.

Volkswagen plans for 70% EV sales in Europe by 2030
Volkswagen is stepping up its plans for EVs under a new strategy that will see Volkswagen change “as never before”.

Bynx re-engineers accident management module in latest software release
Fleets can now benefit from more proactive accident management under the latest updates to the Bynx software for operators.

Arrival’s fully-electric van to bring ‘outstanding TCO and robust design’
Arrival has revealed its forthcoming electric van, which is intended to revolutionise the commercial vehicle sector with its “outstanding total cost of ownership and robust

Top court rules UK has broken air pollution law
Further Clean Air Zones could be on the cards after the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled today that the UK has

FedEx delivery fleet to go all-electric by 2040
FedEx has set out plans for its entire parcel pickup and delivery (PUD) fleet to be zero-emission by 2040.

DRIVE teams up with Masternaut for EV Transition Planning tool
A new EV Transition Planning solution that will enable businesses and their leasing brokers to accelerate the switch to greener fleets is now available.

Fleet falls 33.5% in worst February for new car market since 1959
Fleet new car registrations dropped 33.5% in February as the UK’s new car market hit its lowest level since 1959.

C40 Recharge will be first EV-only Volvo
Volvo will launch its first ever electric-only model this summer; a coupé-SUV which indirectly replaces the V40 hatchback, and will only be sold online.

Hyundai reveals Bayon entry-level SUV
Hyundai has taken the wraps off its Bayon crossover, which joins later this year as the entry-level model in its SUV line-up.

Volvo to be fully electric car company by 2030 and only sell online
Volvo is to become a fully electric car company by 2030 and shift all sales online as it looks to future-proof its business.

UK remarketing sector urged to contribute to autonomous vehicles consultation
The remarketing sector is being urged to make its thoughts on autonomous vehicles known as part of a new consultation by the English and Scottish

Peugeot introduces new logo to embody electrification work
Peugeot has launched a new logo and brand identity to reflect its new electrification strategy.

Most EV-ready countries in Europe revealed in new LeasePlan research
Europe is more ready than ever for the ‘EV revolution’, with the Netherlands, Norway and the UK continuing to lead the way.

‘Long way to go’ to meet UK’s electric vehicle targets, says NAO
Take-up of electric vehicles has a “long way to go” to meet government plans for only zero-emission cars and vans to be sold by 2035.

Volvo to debut over-the-air updates on XC40 Recharge electric car
Volvo’s XC40 Recharge electric car is to become the brand’s first model to get over-the-air (OTA) software updates.

Eco benefits of PHEVs under scrutiny in new Green NCAP research
New research on the eco benefits of plug-in hybrids is now available – showing that some are no better than conventional cars while others genuinely
Smart motorways come under scrutiny from MPs
MPs in the UK are to investigate both the benefits and safety of smart motorways in a fresh inquiry that will look at how necessary

Martin Gurney joins Polestar as head of European fleet and business
Polestar is to drive its fleet presence across Europe and the UK with the appointment of Martin Gurney.

Early details on all-new Škoda Fabia
Škoda has published a new teaser image of its forthcoming Fabia, showing that the fourth generation will up the ante on size and space as

Volvo and Geely Auto to deepen EV collaboration
Volvo Cars and Geely Auto are to work more closely on electric vehicle developments but will not push ahead with previous plans for a merger.

Read about the latest EV developments in the EV Fleet World Digital magazine
The latest issue of EV Fleet World Digital is now live, bringing latest electric vehicle advice and vehicle tests to help fleets make the switch

Hyundai to recall 82,000 electric vehicles globally over battery fire risk
Hyundai is to recall some 82,000 electric vehicles worldwide due to a potential fire risk from the battery pack.

E10 petrol gets green light for September 2021 launch in UK
Greener E10 fuel is to become the standard grade of petrol at UK pumps by September 2021, helping to cut transport CO2 emissions but potentially

Chevin marks 30th year with new website and branding
Chevin has introduced a new website and brand identity, showcasing how its smart technology can enhance both fleet and business performance.

Webfleet Solutions introduces next-gen Pro Driver Terminal
Webfleet has introduced its latest Pro Driver Terminal, bringing a range of hardware technologies to help improve fleet efficiency.

Trackstar wins latest BMW tracking deal with new innovation
Stolen vehicle tracking provider (SVT) Trackstar has secured an extended contract with BMW UK on the back of its new tracking solution.

New Mercedes-Benz C-Class goes electrified only
Mercedes-Benz has revealed its new-generation C-Class saloon and estate, introducing an electrified-only engine line-up including plug-in hybrids, plus increased luxury and latest technology.
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