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Comment: On-board cameras and the vital role of high-performance cellular connectivity
Dr Mohsen Mohseninia, VP, market development, Europe, Aeris, on the importance of connectivity when it comes to fleet video telematics solutions.

New chief executive officer at Alphabet Germany
Uwe Hildinger has joined Alphabet Germany as chief executive officer, succeeding Ursula Wingfield.

Europe’s used car sales up 13.2% as demand outstrips supply
Europe’s used car market continued to recover in June, with sales rising above pre-lockdown levels and demand for greener cars showing a particular surge.

Fourth-generation Toyota Yaris details revealed
Toyota’s fourth-generation Yaris brings more efficient hybrid tech, a few Toyota safety firsts and a smart new design.

Škoda introduces remote electric vehicle charging
The Škoda Citigoe iV and Superb iV plug-in hybrid can now start or stop charging remotely and check remaining range using the Amazon Alexa voice

Stakes are high for European automotive recovery, ACEA figures show
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has published its annual Pocket Guide spelling out the importance the automobile industry has in Europe and for its

SMMT warns latest UK car production plunges are taste of things to come
UK car production declined almost 43% in June according to the latest figures issued by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), with a

Free2Move introduces new rental mobility offer
Free2Move has become its own separate business entity and merged with TravelCar to introduce new rental opportunites.

Thierry Bolloré announced as new CEO of Jaguar Land Rover
Ex-Renault boss, Thierry Bolloré, has been appointed to the role of chief executive officer of Jaguar Land Rover, effective 10 September 2020.

Mitsubishi freezes new model introduction for Europe
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has confirmed that it is to freeze the development and introduction of new models for Europe including the UK.

Trakm8 moves into Scandinavia with KomTeknik partnership
Trakm8 has signed a new deal with Sweden-based KomTeknik to provide telematics solutions to fleets across Scandinavia.

Susanne Loser appointed Alphabet International’s chief sales officer
Alphabet International has appointed Susanne Loser as chief sales officer starting from 1 August.

BigChange achieves 10% revenue growth in H1
Mobile workforce management technology company BigChange has revealed a 10% increase in revenue for the first half of 2020, bucking the downbeat results reported by

Accelerating interest in EVs and alternative mobility revealed by Arval Mobility Observatory
Arval has published the results of its latest Mobility Observatory, showing that the switch to electric vehicles and alternative forms of mobility is still foremost

Real-time fleet insights to aid electric vehicle management
Webfleet Solutions has updated its telematics solution with new electric vehicle-focused features to help fleets deploy and manage electric and hybrid vehicles more effectively.

Advice on reshaping fleets for the new normal
Fleet manager responses to the coronavirus crisis should not just focus on cost-cutting but also explore “shaping assets to fit the new world”.

Jaguar Land Rover develops contactless touchscreen to reduce virus spread
New contactless touchscreen technology that could reduce the spread of bacteria and viruses while also tackling driver distraction has been developed by Jaguar Land Rover.

Ebbon-Dacs platform brings live view of vehicle stock and sales
A new platform that can manage vehicle stock and tactical sales campaigns throughout the automotive community – including real-time information – has debuted from Ebbon-Dacs.

Ola launches new mobility service for corporate clients
Indian ride-hailing firm is expanding further with the launch of an new corporate mobility solution in Australia, New Zealand and London.

Bridgestone brings subscription-based model to tyre sector
Bridgestone has launched a new subscription service for tyres, developed to cater for a growing demand among consumers for subscription services.

Tech firms tie up on crash/theft telematics for corporate and rental fleets
A new range of comprehensive stolen vehicle recovery products and services is launching to provide corporate and car sharing/rental fleets in the UK and Europe

Kia creates ‘Purple M’ JV to accelerate EV mobility services
Kia is fast-tracking its work in e-mobility with the launch of a new start-up firm focused on developing Transportation as a Service (TaaS) services based

Lesley Slater becomes Daimler Fleet Management CCO
Daimler Fleet Management has appointed former LeasePlan director Lesley Slater as its new chief commercial officer in the UK.

Protection shields to keep Ford van drivers and occupants safe
Ford has launched a range of protection shields that can be fitted to a wide selection of the company’s commercial vehicles to help operators meet

Polestar appoints Easee as recommended charge point provider
Polestar has entered into a major charging agreement with charging and fuel supply firm Circle K Norway and charging operator Easee as it ramps up

EU car registrations down 38% in H1 2020
New car registrations in the EU fell 38.1% in the first half of 2020, showing the palpable effects of the coronavirus crisis.

Ford and ALD tie up on pan-European fleet leasing and management solution
Ford and ALD Automotive have signed a shareholder agreement to launch a new integrated fleet leasing and management solution in Europe.

Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port plant to restart production
Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port in the UK will resume car production mid-August, exactly five months after it halted work due to the pandemic.

FCA and PSA to rebrand as Stellantis once merged
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Groupe PSA will be known as ‘Stellantis’ once their 50:50 merger completes, drawing on astrological references and the firms’ Latin heritages.

BMW’s first fully electric SUV to bring 460km range
BMW has revealed its iX3 SUV; its first-ever fully electric SUV and a core part of its electrified model offensive.

Nissan Ariya electric coupé crossover to challenge Tesla Model Y
Nissan has taken the wraps off its Ariya electric coupé crossover, heralded as a “true force of wonder” that marks a new chapter for the

2030 is achievable target for petrol and diesel ban, say major UK fleets
The switch to electric for all new cars and vans should take place by 2030, backed by extended incentives, as the next step in the

Volkswagen ID.3 electric hatch: Pricing and specs for Europe revealed
Order books in mainland Europe are to open next week for the Volkswagen ID.3 electric hatch; intended to bring “emission-free mobility for all”.

Refrigerated Nissan eNV200 XL Voltia electric van due 2021
Testing is to start imminently on a prototype refrigerated version of the Nissan eNV200 XL Voltia; due on sale in 2021 and bringing a zero-emission

Updated Volvo On Call app to dissuade PHEV misuse
Drivers of plug-in hybrid Volvos can now break down their driving patterns with the latest version of the Volvo On Call smartphone app; part of

Lack of support in UK rescue plan leaves fleet and auto sectors disappointed
Plans set out by the chancellor to get the UK economy back up and running have left the fleet and auto sectors disappointed for their

SEAT el-Born electric concept to arrive as Cupra hot hatch
SEAT performance spin-off Cupra is to launch a hot hatch version of the SEAT el-Born concept next year in a change of plan for the

New tonneau for pickups keeps fleet cargos safe and secure in all weathers
A new smart electric roll cover for pickups has gone on sale in Europe to address fleet concerns over security and water ingress.

LEVC VN5 range-extender electric van: Specs and range revealed
LEVC’s VN5 range-extender electric van is now on sale, bringing an electric-only range of 58 miles (93km) and a total range of 300 miles (484

Major update for BMW connected cars brings new eDrive Zone function
BMW has deployed its biggest vehicle software upgrade to date, bringing a range of services for its connected cars, including a new eDrive Zone function

Ford Transit Custom PHEV vans to automatically switch to electric in low-emission zones
New geofencing technology in the Ford Transit Custom Plug-in Hybrid will automatically switch the van to emission-free electric mode in controlled areas such as low-emission

‘Noticeable acceleration’ in fleet plans to adopt EVs
UK fleet intentions to adopt electrified vehicles have risen rapidly in the last 12 months, in particular for plug-in hybrids.

British Gas signs UK’s largest-ever commercial EV order
British Gas has ordered 1,000 of the new electric Vivaro-e van from Vauxhall for its engineers – a deal said to mark the largest electric

Royal Mail to put LEVC’s range-extender van to test
Royal Mail has become the latest organisation to sign up for trials of LEVC’s forthcoming range-extender van, putting its eco benefits to test in the

Geotab and Ford bring integrated telematics solution to Europe
Geotab’s integrated telematics solution for Ford vehicles is now being made available in Europe, bringing advanced fleet insights without the need for third-party hardware installation.

New Škoda Octavia vRS to arrive as petrol, diesel or plug-in hybrid
Škoda has revealed further details of the fourth-generation Octavia vRS, which arrives this autumn and will offer a choice of petrol, diesel or plug-in hybrid

Ford makes vast majority of commercial vehicles connected as standard
Ford is making its FordPass Connect modem, connected services and over-the-air updates standard for the vast majority of its commercial vehicle range in Europe to

Suzuki adds ‘Across’ rebadged RAV4 to European line-up
Suzuki has revealed its new ‘Across’ model; a rebadged version of the Toyota RAV4 SUV that goes on sale in Europe this autumn further reinforcing

Jaguar Land Rover taps into mobility vibe with new subscription service
Jaguar Land Rover has launched a new subscription service to bring an alternative to vehicle ownership and leasing in the UK.

Tips on managing driver risks in ‘new normal’ revealed in webinar
Key advice for fleets on ensuring the safety of employees as they return to work post-lockdown is to be revealed in a new webinar this

Tritium readies for global fast-charging growth with new CEO
EV fast-charging solutions specialist Tritium has appointed Jane Hunter as its new CEO in line with plans for rapid growth across the globe and into
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