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Sofico has been awarded Investors in People (IIP) Silver level accreditation, thanks to initiatives rolled out as part of the company’s ‘Learning Organization’ philosophy.

James Wehner has joined UK rapid charging network Engenie as its new chief technology officer (CTO), tasked with revolutionising the electric vehicle charging user experience

Enterprise Holdings has created a new Complete Clean Pledge across its global operations to reinforce customer confidence in cleaning and social distancing protocols.

PSA, Honda and BMW have become the latest carmakers to announce production restarts in the UK ahead of the reopening of car showrooms on 1

Ford is planning to restart production across all its UK and European manufacturing facilities next week, backed by social distancing and health and safety protocols.

Fleet Logistics Group is offering free, high-level audits to large fleets to help them optimise their operations while identifying ways to control spend.

Tesco has extended its delivery fleet with 52 new vans featuring latest-generation E-200 refrigeration units from Thermo King.

Lotus is working with British Gas parent Centrica to develop a new electric vehicle ownership model, likely to be based on vehicle-to-grid (V2G) services.

Toyota’s new Highlander large SUV is to launch in the UK and Western Europe from early 2021, bringing seven-seat functionality and a hybrid petrol-electric powertrain.

Nissan has expanded its zero-emission light commercial vehicle offering across Europe with the new e-NV200 XL Voltia van.

Škoda has revealed further details of its new Enyaq iV electric SUV, which will bring up to a 500km (311-mile) official range and fast charging

Telematics specialist Samsara has introduced a new Eco-Driving Report to help fleets pinpoint exactly which employees are driving inefficiently while providing them with insight to

Cian O’Brien has been appointed as director of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, moving from his current role at Audi of America.

Europcar Mobility Group has put new financing measures in place as it prepares for a phased restart of operations.

Plans for scrappage schemes to restart car sales need to be targeted to ensure uptake of zero-emission, clean solutions, rather than promoting high CO2-emitting vehicles.

Advances in voice-activated systems for in-car controls could significantly improve safety for drivers and other road users, according to research by the UK’s Transport Research

Honda’s new Jazz is the first of the brand’s models in Europe to feature a new front-centre airbag as standard, bringing potentially significant reductions in

Martin Forbes, currently CEO of Cox Automotive UK, has been promoted to president of Cox Automotive International, effective immediately.

A 2.5-year trial of electric delivery vans in London has reinforced that they provide a more cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative to diesel vans for fleets,

UK-based software solutions provider Ebbon-Dacs has further enhanced its moDel electronic vehicle delivery and collection solution in readiness for UK vehicle delivery restrictions to be

Fewer than 45% of company cars or private vehicles on long-term leases were still active after the Italian lockdown was effected on 16 March, showing

Opel/Vauxhall has revealed its Vivaro-e electric van, which goes on sale this summer and will offer up to 330km official range along with a 1,275kg

Fiat has reopened production lines at the Sevel plant in Italy, which produces the Ducato, Boxer and Jumper/Relay vans under a joint venture with PSA

Sandro Mesquita is to take over the management of the Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS), effective 1 May 2020.

Rental firms National and Enterprise Rent-a-Car have extended the elite status on their loyalty into 2022 in recognition of the impact that the Covid-19 global

The European used car industry is showing green shoots of recovery from the impact of Covid-19, although there are no strong signs yet that the

DAF factories in Europe have resumed production, backed by extensive new measures in the areas of hygiene and social distancing.

Škoda is reopening production at its three Czech sites next week after it suspended work on 18 March 2020 in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

MAN is to restart work at its bus and track plants next week after some six weeks of halted production.

Jaguar Land Rover is to gradually resume production at some of its plants in Europe from 18 May, backed by “robust protocol and guidelines”.

Audi and SEAT are to gradually resume production in Europe – the focus being on a “safe, working environment”.

Drive Software Solutions has appointed a new chairman, CEO and CCO, bringing a wealth of technology experience as the firm looks to position itself as

European big data specialist Targa Telematics has launched a new telematics solution to help fleets optimise operations through more efficient running.

Land Rover has opened order books for its Evoque and Discovery Sport plug-in hybrids – which are expected to rapidly advance the brand’s corporate proposition,

Opel has teased the new-generation Mokka ahead of its arrival in early 2021, including in a fully electric version.

Audi has revealed its second-generation A3 sedan, which is now on sale in many markets with new styling, driver assistance technologies and mild hybrid engines.

Bridgestone EMIA is resuming production across all its European manufacturing plants as it cites rising business and customer demand for tyres.

Car registrations in the EU27 markets plunged 55.1% in March as a result of lockdown measures seen in most markets.

Volvo is restarting production at its Torslanda plant in Sweden from today (20 April) as well as reopening its Swedish offices after setting new protocols

Fleet renewal programmes will be needed to restart vehicle demand in Europe, as part of a wider co-ordinated package of measures.

Vauxhall has started preparations to reopen its Ellesmere Port plant in the Wirral after implementing a range of safety protocols to help protect workers.

Sales of Kia’s electric and hybrid cars increased 20.8% in Europe in the first quarter of 2020, despite the overall decline in the new car

Škoda has released new images of its fourth-generation Octavia ahead of its launch this summer.

A major European postal and parcel delivery service is expanding its telematics deal with MiX in Europe to cover nearly 5,000 vehicles.

Volkswagen will restart production in Europe on a step-by-step basis from next week while ensuring strict protection for workers.

Bridgestone is restarting operations at several plants in response to business and customer demand.

In-car touchscreens can be much more distracting to use compared to systems with physical buttons, potentially putting drivers at higher risks of accidents.

Batteries from Honda’s electric and hybrid vehicles are to get a ‘second life’ in an expanded recycling initiative with France’s Société Nouvelle d’Affinage des Métaux

German telematics firm Vimcar is launching in the UK, bringing a new way for SMEs to cut costs and streamline operations.

Government-enforced lockdowns are having a dramatic positive impact on people’s awareness of the benefits of reduced air pollution – with nearly half of drivers now