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LEVC signs up Modul-System as first VN5 conversion partner
LEVC has appointed van racking specialist Modul-System as the first official converter for its VN5 range-extender plug-in hybrid, which is now on sale.

ALD reveals ‘Move 25’ five-year strategic plan
ALD has set out its ‘Move 25’ five-year strategic plan, which sets out ambitious growth targets, including to become a fully integrated sustainable mobility provider

Ford Telematics gets multi-make functionality
Ford has updated its telematics tool to enable its use by all operators, regardless of their make of vehicles.

European used car sales up 12.4% in October
The European used car industry saw further growth in October but the current bull market of short supply and rising prices could be coming to

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Engie EPS to create e-mobility JV
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is looking to advance its work in e-mobility by teaming up with energy storage specialist Engie EPS on a joint venture.

2021 Nissan Qashqai breaks cover
Nissan is readying for the spring launch of its third-gen Qashqai, which gets a new platform and design, its first-ever hybrid powertrain and latest driver

Radius Payment Solutions invests in Chargepoint Europe B.V.
Radius Payment Solutions has taken a strategic stake in Chargepoint Europe B.V. to help meet fast-growing demand for electric vehicle charging.

Mazda MX-30 and Honda Jazz score five-star Euro NCAP results
Euro NCAP has awarded five-star ratings to Mazda’s MX-30, the brand’s first electric vehicle, and Honda’s new hybrid-only Jazz.

Ford’s electric E-Transit van to bring 350km range
Ford has revealed its electric E-Transit van, arriving spring 2022 and equipped to help operators with up to a 1,616kg payload, a range of telematics

BMW iX electric SUV to bring 600km+ range
BMW has revealed its iX electric SUV, due on sale at the end of 2021 and bringing a 600km-plus range and 500hp of power.

All-new Renault Kangoo revealed
Renault has given an early glimpse of its third-generation Kangoo van; due on sale in 2021 and again including a zero-emission Z.E. electric variant.

Suzuki reveals pricing and specs for Swace hybrid estate
Suzuki’s brand-new Swace hybrid estate is to launch this month in the UK, priced from £27,499 and with CO2 emissions of 99g/km.

Europcar puts focus on international partner development
Europcar Mobility Group has created a new group director role focused on international partner development under plans to expand its brands and reach.

Hyundai Kona Electric gets bold new design and extra kit
The Hyundai Kona has been updated with new design and technology, further cementing its appeal among fleets.

Updated Land Rover Discovery brings mild hybrids and new tech
The Land Rover Discovery has been revamped with new powertrains, including mild hybrids and updated connectivity and infotainment features.

UK public chargers up 18% in 2020 so far
The rising number of public chargers in the UK continues to show good progress, although the regional distribution of chargers remains uneven and fleets are

Kinto UK drives mobility offering under Mobilleo tie-up
Kinto UK, formerly Inchcape Fleet Solutions and now part of Toyota, is accelerating its mobility offering with the deployment of Fleetondemand’s Mobilleo MaaS platform.

Renault unveils new passenger models
Renault has introduced two new passenger variants of the Trafic, badged Passenger and SpaceClass. The Trafic Passenger offers seating for nine to cater for families

Michelin reveals new carbon-neutral tyre
Michelin has unveiled its e.Primacy tyre range for cars and vans; its most eco-friendly tyre yet and developed to be carbon-neutral at the point of

Hyundai and Kia join Ionity to drive Europe’s fast-charging network
Hyundai Motor Group has become the latest shareholder to join the Ionity joint venture, helping to drive expansion of the fast-charging network across Europe.

New car registrations put in weakest October performance since 2011
New car registrations declined again last month as moderate rises in private and ‘Business’ sales failed to offset a fall in fleet demand.

Royal Mail, EDF and DPD UK join calls for 100% EV sales by 2030
The UK’s largest fleet operators are ramping up the pressure on the Government to commit to 100% electric vehicle sales by 2030, with Royal Mail,

Cenex reveals speakers for LCV and CAM events as registrations open
Delegates can now register for Cenex’s online Low Carbon Vehicle and Connected Automated Mobility events, which will share the latest EV and mobility developments.

Fleets required for EV charging trial
Fleets are being invited to sign up for a major electric vehicle charging trial that could help increase the UK’s charging infrastructure.

LEVC VN5 range-extender electric van starts production
LEVC’s new VN5 range-extender electric van has now gone into production in the UK, ahead of the start of UK deliveries at the end of

NewMotion grows UK public roaming network with Osprey rapid chargers
NewMotion has expanded its roaming charging network with the addition of rapid chargers from Osprey Charging.

ABAX enters Belgian market with RAM Track-and-trace acquisition
ABAX has expanded into Belgium with the acquisition of RAM Track-and-trace.

Europcar to connect entire fleet by 2023 under Telefónica and Geotab deal
Europcar Mobility Group is aiming to connect its entire fleet by 2023 under an expanded partnership with Telefónica and Geotab.

Ford enters CO2 pooling deal with Volvo to meet EU emissions targets
Ford is to circumvent potential fines under EU emissions legislation by entering a pooling arrangement with Volvo.

Voltia’s converted NV200 electric van to undercut diesels
Conversion specialist Voltia is to offer its e-NV200 XL electric van at a monthly leasing price of under €550 in Europe – lower than the

Toyota Mirai hydrogen car provides emission-free transport for Bramble Energy
Bramble Energy has become the latest UK firm to deploy a Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell car for emission-free transport.

Kia works on next-gen military vehicles
Kia is developing a standard platform for next-generation military vehicles, ahead of starting military deployment in Korea from 2024.

Fleets urged to resist move to using autonomous vehicle tech
Doubts over the safety of forthcoming autonomous vehicle tech need to be resolved before fleets should allow their drivers to use it.

Ebbon-Dacs appoints head of commercial for leasing and OEMs
Claire Hughes has joined Ebbon-Dacs in the brand-new role of head of commercial – leasing & OEMs in line with the company’s future growth plans.

New Citroën strategy heralds lower prices and higher RVs
Citroën has introduced its new three-year Advance UK plans, focused on providing lower pricing, a revised range structure and a “now meticulous” focus on residual

Jaguar E-Pace update brings plug-in hybrid version
Jaguar has updated the E-Pace with new connectivity features, updated design and latest powertrains, including the range’s first plug-in hybrid.

Personal mobility vital post-Covid, says Fiat
Fiat is predicting “overwhelming” changes for the car industry following the Covid-19 pandemic, with an accelerated transition towards individual mobility solutions, flexible ownership models and

Lisa Brankin named Ford of Britain MD
Lisa Brankin is to become managing director of Ford of Britain and Ireland from 1 November 2020.

1st Mobility launch underpinned by new mobility configurator solution
Fleetcompetence group and fleetbay have joined forces to create a new start-up company, designed as ‘mobility enabler’ that connects companies to mobility suppliers via a

Carmakers largely on track to meet EU CO2 targets
Significant reductions in carmakers’ average emissions levels are putting them largely on track to meet European Commission targets, reducing risks of punitive fines.

UK Government plans for automated driving systems ‘threaten road safety’
The Government is being urged to revise its plans to introduce Automated Lane Keeping Systems (ALKS) onto UK roads from early 2021 as they will

Fleetcompetence Group joins forces with Johan Verbois to expand RV consultancy
Fleetcompetence Group has expanded its service offering by joining forces with fleet remarketing expert Johan Verbois.

Failure on EU trade deal will slow down electric vehicle uptake, warns sector
Failure to strike an EU trade deal would increase the price of electric vehicles, potentially reducing demand by 20% and undermining the UK’s progress on

New digital magazine to bring latest news and best practice on electric vehicles
The new EV Fleet World Digital Magazine is now available for operators, providing latest news, features and road tests on electric vehicles.

Fleet of autonomous cars takes to roads in UK
The first public trials of autonomous vehicles have begun in Oxford in the UK, bringing a fleet of six Mondeos to the roads under the

Airmax Remote transforms into data provider
Telematics specialist Airmax Remote has been reborn as a connected car data specialist as it steps out from behind the scenes to target fleet operators

Bynx brings added support for commercial fleets with latest release
Fleet software specialist Bynx has released its latest software version, further supporting fleets to save costs, manage the lifecycle of their vehicle assets and maintain

BMW Group recalls plug-in hybrids
BMW Group has announced a recall of its plug-in hybrid vehicles due to a potential risk of a battery fire.

New AI tool pinpoints where fleets can switch to EVs
A new web-based automated AI tool is now available from Teletrac Navman to give fleets detailed insights of where they can deploy electric vehicles.

Volkswagen ID.3 gets top Euro NCAP score
Volkswagen’s newly launched ID.3 electric hatch has scored a top five-star rating from Euro NCAP, reinforcing its safety credentials.

Ebbon Group to tackle real-world fleet issues under Innovation think tank
A new think tank and product incubator is now in place at Ebbon Group to develop solutions to issues faced in the fleet sector.
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