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UK new car sales hit worst level since 1970
The UK’s new car sector has recorded its worst start to a year since 1970; a direct result of the lockdown and the closure of

DS 4 premium hatch brings fight to 1 Series and A3
DS Automobiles has revealed its brand-new DS 4 premium hatchback, due November 2021 and rivalling the Audi A3 and BMW 1 Series.

Leasing firms to get real-time WLTP data via Jato and Sofico project
Leasing companies are now able to access real-time WLTP data under a partnership between Jato Dynamics and Sofico, ensuring fleets get accurate CO2 and fuel

Ebbon Group to develop fleet AI solutions under Zegami tie-up
Ebbon Group is to start developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions for automotive sectors, including fleet and rental, via a new tie-up with Oxford University spin-off

Kia starts pilot of last-mile delivery service in Singapore for future PBV business
Kia is to start a ‘breakthrough’ pilot project in last-mile delivery in Singapore as part of its plans to break into the Purpose Built Vehicle

Targa Telematics provides support for Leasys Miles pay-as-you-go leasing
Targa Telematics has helped support the launch of the Leasys Miles pay-as-you-go personal leasing service in the UK.

Harris Group opens Maxus UK headquarters
Harris Maxus has announced plans to establish a UK headquarters in line with its plans for growth.

Kia to recall Sorento models in Europe
Kia has announced a recall of around 5,700 Sorento cars in the UK and Europe for an update to the eCall system.

Ford partners with Google to “reinvent connected vehicle customer experiences”
Ford is partnering with Google to “reinvent connected vehicle customer experiences” and to accelerate its transformation plan under a new six-year tie-up.

Arval’s new mobility services are ‘industry-first’ in Europe
Arval has introduced a set of new mobility services, said to represent an industry-first and spearheading its plans to be a leader in sustainable mobility.

Christian Schüler appointed CEO of Athlon International
Christian Schüler has succeeded Gero Götzenberger as CEO of Athlon International with immediate effect.

Mercedes-Benz now connected to Webfleet telematics platform
Mercedes-Benz cars and vans can now be used to connect with Webfleet Solutions’ telematics platform, providing a wealth of fleet insights without the need for

Allianz outsources 1,000 car fleet to Fleet Logistics UK
Allianz Insurance has outsourced the management of its entire UK company car fleet to Fleet Logistics UK while also switching to leasing.

Renault Trucks reports record LCV sales in UK and Ireland
Renault Trucks has announced a record year for LCV sales in 2020, with orders 86% ahead of 2019.

Arval to provide leasing options for YesAuto online sales platform
Arval has signed a deal to provide leasing options for new and used car platform YesAuto.
Webfleet Solutions and Lytx develop video-based telematics solution
A new integrated video and telematics solution is now on offer, bringing a best-of-both-worlds approach to fleet management.

LEVC signs up Bott as official VN5 authorised converter
LEVC has appointed Bott as an official authorised converter for its new VN5 range-extender van in the UK and mainland Europe.

Nissan switches EV battery production to UK
Nissan has confirmed it’s now planning to bring production of all batteries for its Leaf EV to the UK, helping to avoid EU tariffs.

Sixt positions for huge growth in van and truck sector
Sixt has expanded its management board to include its new Van and Truck division as it identifies a huge sales potential in this area.

European used car sales down just 0.4% in 2020
Used car sales in Europe ended 2020 just 0.4% after an “unseasonably healthy” performance in December helped offset the havoc of the pandemic.

Quartix expands UK and French field sales teams to support larger business fleets
Telematics and tracking specialist Quartix has appointed a new sales director and expanded its UK and French sales teams to provide increased field sales capacity.

Size of UK company car and grey fleet markets mapped out in new BVRLA report
The BVRLA has released its Company Car Report, providing a definitive guide to the number of company cars, the type of people that drive them

Used car sales down in 2020 but prices rise
‘Covid chaos’ saw used car sales fall 12.3% in 2020, but there was a rise in prices and buyer demand is already on the up

Voi branches into e-bikes in UK
Swedish micromobility startup Voi is expanding into offering e-bikes, starting with the UK first.

Mercedes-Benz enters electric compact SUV sector with EQA
Mercedes-Benz has revealed its EQA electric compact SUV – which starts deliveries in the UK this spring as an entry-level model for its EQ electric

Paul Willcox named new managing director at Vauxhall Motors
Former Nissan GB managing director Paul Willcox is to take over as managing director of Vauxhall Motors from 1 February 2021.

LeasePlan UK signs up BCA for five-year sole-supply remarketing deal
LeasePlan UK has awarded a five-year remarketing services agreement to LeasePlan, covering a full range of solutions.

Honda HR-V to go hybrid as standard
Honda’s HR-V crossover is to go hybrid as standard in its third-generation guise under the carmaker’s plans to electrify all its mainstream models in Europe

Nissan claims lead in e-LCV sales to UK fleets
Nissan has become the biggest supplier of battery electric light commercials into the True Fleet market, according to newly released figures.

Early work on self-driving vehicles to bring ‘considerable economic benefits’ to UK
Early development and adoption of connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) technologies is likely to bring considerable economic benefits to the UK and position it as

Renault’s new mobility brand develops two-seater for car sharing
Groupe Renault’s newly launched Mobilize brand has revealed a new two-seater vehicle, aimed at the car sharing, ride-hailing, last-mile delivery and on-demand transit sectors.

EVs, mobility and connected services underpin new Renault strategy
Renault is ramping up its focus on electric vehicles, mobility services and connected solutions as it looks to transform the brand under new five-year strategic

Fleets, leasing firms and dealers urged to train drivers on ADAS
Training fleet drivers at vehicle handover could ensure that advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are used correctly, making them a road safety benefit and not

New AI inspection app to tackle key leasing, fleet and grey fleet challenges
A new AI-based inspection tool that appraises vehicles in real-time has launched for the fleet and automotive sector.

Renault and Plug Power to develop fuel cell LCVs
Renault is partnering with fuel cell systems specialist Plug Power to develop fuel cell-powered commercial vehicles and hydrogen turn-key solutions.

Hitachi Capital takes stake in Gridserve
Hitachi Capital (UK) Plc has made a £10m (€11.2m) investment in Gridserve, expanding the firms’ existing partnership on the back of the launch of the
Fearghal MacGowan joins SmartWitness appoints as UK and EMEA managing director
SmartWitness has appointed Fearghal MacGowan as managing director of EMEA.

Humn accelerates fleet insurance expansion with Shell Ventures backing
Shell Ventures is providing funding to London insurtech Humn, helping to accelerate the domestic and international roll-out of its fleet insurance services.

Webfleet Solutions to showcase mobility innovations at CES 2021
Webfleet Solutions is to team up with parent firm Bridgestone to debut its latest work in mobility services at this month’s CES 2021 event and

ZF expands European fleet management solutions to cover LCVs
ZF has introduced a new suite of telematics solutions developed specifically to enhance the efficiency and safety of light commercial vehicle fleets in Europe.

Major eco and financial benefits of vehicle-to-grid tech revealed
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology could help with UK carbon reduction goals while also helping to save costs for both power system operators and fleet operators.

Volvo appoints Robert Morris as UK head of fleet and remarketing
Robert Morris has taken up the reins as the new head of fleet and remarketing at Volvo Car UK.

Ford’s new Guard Mode tech to provide real-time security alerts for vans
Ford has introduced its new Guard Mode solution for commercial vehicles, providing a connected vehicle security system to monitor vans in real time via smartphone.

Kia reveals new logo in mobility-focused brand transformation
Kia has unveiled its new logo and slogan, heralding the next step in plans for the brand’s future transformation.

PSA appoints new fleet chief in raft of senior management changes
Scott Westerby is to step up to run the UK fleet department at Groupe PSA as Martin Gurney leaves the company.

UK fleet demand down 31.1% in 2020 but EV revolution gathers pace
UK fleet and overall new car registrations fell by nearly a third in 2020, leaving the sector looking to a green recovery strategy.

UK new van market shrinks by a fifth in 2020
UK new light commercial vehicle registrations fell 20.0% in 2020, hitting a seven-year low.

Lex Autolease signs up Masternaut to provide telematics insights
Lex Autolease has signed up Masternaut to provide telematics solutions and services across its UK fleet of cars and LCVS, bringing a range of benefits

Webfleet now connected to BMW and Mini data
BMW and Mini fleet customers are now able to access connected car data through Webfleet Solutions on all new cars as standard without the need

Merger of FCA and Groupe PSA sealed by shareholders
The proposed merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Groupe PSA has now been overwhelmingly approved by shareholders and is expected to complete on 16 January

‘Thin’ Brexit deal could impact car/van supply and EV manufacturing
The new Brexit deal could see fleets hit by delays on car/van supply on popular new models while there are wider questions on how electric
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