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Opel Zafira e-Life electric MPV goes on sale
Opel’s Zafira e-Life electric MPV is now on sale, offering seating for up to nine and an official range of up to 330km.
Suzuki Jimny returns as LCV
The Suzuki Jimny is returning to Europe, but this time in the guise of a small LCV.
Sofico backs recruitment drive with new careers portal
Sofico has launched a new dedicated careers portal, supporting a recruitment drive that underpins its ambitious five-year expansion plans.
Land Rover Defender Hard Top goes on sale
Land Rover has launched the commercial version of its new Defender, billed as the rugged and durable commercial vehicle on sale now.
First-ever Defender plug-in hybrid joins expanding line-up
Land Rover has updated the recently launched Defender with new engines, including its first-ever plug-in hybrid and a new diesel, as part of a range
Volkswagen Golf Estate and Alltrack revealed
Volkswagen has expanded the line-up for its Mk8 Golf with new Estate and Alltrack models.
Uber to electrify half its rides in European cities
Uber is teaming up with Renault and Nissan to provide electric vehicles for its drivers, ensuring 50% of its rides will be emission-free by 2025.
Governments must ‘get act together’ on EV infrastructure, says LeasePlan
Governments around the world must get their act together and deliver on public demand for electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Fleetondemand recognised as one of UK’s fastest-growing tech firms
Fleetondemand has been featured in The Sunday Times Sage Tech Track 100, recognising its work as one of the UK’s fastest-growing technology companies.
Neuron Mobility teams up with UK’s RoSPA to drive e-scooter best safety practice
E-scooter operator Neuron Mobility has teamed up with the UK’s Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) on a project which will lead the
Volvo launches car subscription service in UK
Volvo has introduced a car subscription service in the UK, intended to provide an attractive alternative to leasing or outright purchase for a single monthly
Amazon to add 1,800 Mercedes electric vans to European fleet
Amazon is adding more than 1,800 Mercedes-Benz electric vans to its delivery fleet in Europe this year – marking the largest electric vehicle commitment for
TraXall continues global expansion with new Russian fleet management partner
Fleet and mobility services provider TraXall International has signed up a new Russian partner under its ongoing global growth strategy.
2021 Mercedes S-Class brings tech bonanza
It’s described as the most technically advanced car Mercedes-Benz has ever produced and now the all-new 2021 S-Class has been revealed ahead of its arrival
Agility Group completes multi-million pound management buy-out
Agility Group has secured a multi-million pound management buy-out, enabling it to push ahead with future plans for its fleet leasing and management division.
Zero-emission deliveries set to become new normal, finds LeasePlan
Increased electric vehicle choice and growing consumer demand for more sustainable deliveries means white van operators have no excuse not to swap from “white vans
TTC and Collision Management Systems tie up on ‘world-first’ for fleet driver safety
TTC Group and Collision Management Systems Ltd (CMS) have partnered to create a new fleet driver safety solution, said to bring a world-first.
Škoda Enyaq iV electric SUV gets world première
Škoda has revealed further details for its Enyaq iV electric SUV, which will bring up to a 510km range when it arrives early 2021.
ADESA expands collaboration with Sixt Leasing
ADESA has tied up with Sixt Leasing SE on the introduction of digital auctions with an aggregated bidding process.
Cubic Telecom appoints Marc Concannon as new CTO
Cubic Telecom has appointed Marc Concannon as chief technology officer in line with ongoing work to enable digital transformation.
Expert panel to discuss state of fleet industry at NAFA’s virtual I&E
Fleet sector leaders in the US are to provide expert insights on the state of the industry at NAFA Fleet Management Association’s 2020 Virtual Institute
Peugeot e-Boxer electric van to bring 340km range
Peugeot has announced further details of its e-Boxer electric vehicle, which will offer up to a 340km range when it goes on sale later this
Updated Kia Stinger revealed
Kia has taken the wraps of its updated Stinger flagship, which goes on sale towards the end of the year with a number of design
ADESA expands digital auction services in Europe
ADESA is introducing auctions with an aggregated buying process, bringing benefits to clients across Europe.
Kia Sorento plug-in hybrid due 2021
Kia has revealed its forthcoming Sorento plug-in hybrid, due on sale in early 2021 and providing the lowest and highest performance in the Sorento range.
AI-first approach to bring major game-changer in fleet telematics
Teletrac Navman’s latest-generation telematics has launched, using artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities that it says will prove game-changing for fleets.
Virtual reality experience enables drivers to check out new cars
A new online platform has launched in the UK and Germany, enabling drivers to check out new and used cars via virtual reality and engage
Today’s fleet cars to become tomorrow’s Jaguars: JLR’s latest recycling work
Work by Jaguar Land Rover to recycle large shared mobility fleets into future cars has reached a new milestone.
Countdown begins to NAFA’s 2020 virtual Institute & Expo
There’s less than a month to go until NAFA Fleet Management Association showcases its 2020 Institute & Expo, which will now be hosted entirely online.
Ford starts trials of new tool to predict accident hotspots
A new digital road safety tool that could predict potential incident hotspots is to go under trial from this summer by a Ford-led consortium –
White Clarke Group offers car subscription service under Wagonex tie-up
Finance technology provider White Clarke Group is to provide pay-to-use car subscription services to its customers under a tie-up with Wagonex.
Kia to diversify global mobility services based on region
Kia’s fast-growing global mobility plans are to be diversified to ensure services are tailored to suit each region.
Trimble and Totalmobile streamline vehicle management for major rail project
A new vehicle management booking and routing system has been developed to support and streamline work on the HS2 high-speed rail project in the UK.
Aeris white paper advises on ‘Getting Fleet Video Telematics Right’
A new white paper setting out how large corporate fleets can deliver the full potential of fleet video telematics is now available.
Breakthrough ultra-lightweight delivery pods go into service in UK
Breakthrough UK-developed ultra-lightweight pods are going into service on the Asda delivery fleet, helping to cut down on journeys and emissions.
UK readies for autonomous driving tech under government consultation
Latest collision avoidance technology is to come under a government consultation, helping to pave the way for its safe use in the UK from spring
Early launch for Enterprise’s 2020 ‘Plus Your Points’ promotion
Enterprise has launched its annual Plus Your Points promotion earlier than ever, giving registered Enterprise Plus members extra time to earn double points on qualifying
France and other countries removed from UK travel corridors list
People arriving in England from these destinations from 4am Saturday 15 August will need to self-isolate for 2 weeks.
BMW 5 Series gets new straight-six powered plug-in option
With an increase from two to five models featuring innovative plug-in hybrid drive by November 2020, the new BMW 5 Series offers the largest range
Swiss passenger car market in continues downward trend in July
The Swiss passenger car market continued to struggle with the difficult market conditions at the beginning of the second half of the year despite lockdown
Hyundai announces three future electric models and IONIQ sub-brand
Hyundai chooses IONIQ branding to represent its mobility vision, including three new IONIQ EV models.
Quartix on track to meet 2020 expectations despite COVID-19
Quartix, has reported it is on track to meet its 2020 financial expectations overall despite challenges faced in the fleet sector during the on-going COVID-19
BMW launches its eDrive Zones geofencing technology in UK
BMW has introduced its GPS geo-fencing technology, enabling zero-emission running for its plug-in hybrids in designated zones.
Ebbon-Dacs enhances moDel functionality to aid fleet vehicle deliveries
Technology solutions provider Ebbon-Dacs has furthered the functionality of its moDel vehicle delivery and collection solution to make vehicle deliveries to fleets easier.
TMC acquires Vertivia to expand work on data-led mobility management
The Miles Consultancy (TMC) has acquired digital mileage management company Vertivia Holdings for an undisclosed fee.
DriveTech promotes global driver risk focus with redesigned website
DriveTech has launched a new website, bringing an enhanced global focus to reflect its comprehensive driver risk management solutions.
Driver monitoring system can detect distraction and drowsiness even with face masks
A distraction and drowsiness detection system for drivers has been updated to ensure it can still provide alerts for drivers wearing face masks.
Significant progress in global work to prepare for autonomous vehicles, says KPMG
Autonomous vehicle (AV) technology is entering a period of development maturity, during which the complex challenges of implementation are being addressed on a global level.
Facelifted Kia Stonic brings mild hybrid petrol and driver assistance tech
Kia is upgrading its Stonic compact SUV with a new mild-hybrid petrol engine alongside updates to existing petrols and latest driver assistance and safety features.
Kia ramps up UK e-Niro supply to meet ‘intense’ EV demand
Kia is increasing availability of its MY20 e-Niro, supporting “intense demand” for the crossover EV.
Nissan to let EV drivers pay for parking with electricity
Normally the stuff of sci-fi films, electric vehicles can now be used to pay for parking at a Nissan exhibition space in Japan.
