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Radius Payment Solutions snaps up CyntrX to expand US telematics business
UK-based Radius Payment Solutions has acquired US telematics supplier CyntrX as it expands its global telematics portfolio.
Corporate travel managers not acting on sustainability concerns
Travel managers are coming under growing pressure to implement sustainable practices but this is still not being translated into sustainable practices.
Volkswagen ID. Space Vizzion heralds forthcoming electric estate
Volkswagen has revealed its ID. Space Vizzion concept car, giving an insight into the brand’s forthcoming electric estate car, due 2021.
Domenico Mariconda joins The Right Fuelcard Company as managing director
The Right Fuelcard Company has named former Axon Telematics’ CEO Domenico Mariconda as its new managing director as the company looks to expand into the wider
EU car registrations rise as WLTP test beds in
Car registrations in the EU rose 8.7% in October as the market settled following the introduction of the WLTP test.
DriveTech works with Uber to increase driver skills
Driver training and risk management specialist DriveTech is helping Uber to increase driver skills and improve road safety under a new collaboration.
New mobility model could dramatically increase vehicle utilisation
A blended car club and car sharing solution that could make better use of the 36 million ‘empty’ car seats on the daily commute has
Škoda Citigo-e iV goes into production
Škoda’s first-ever fully electric car has started production, with first deliveries due from early 2020.
Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid to bring sub-30g/km CO2
Toyota has confirmed plans to launch the first-ever plug-in hybrid version of the RAV4 in the second half of 2020.
SEAT puts focus on urban mobility under new business unit
SEAT has created a new strategic business unit to spearhead its growing focus on urban mobility solutions.
BMW i4 electric car due 2021 with 600km range
BMW is bringing its EV knowhow to the compact executive sector with the arrival of the Tesla Model 3-rivalling i4 in 2021.
Ford Mustang Mach-E blends 600km range with 465hp muscle
Ford has unveiled its Mustang Mach-E SUV; a major part of its electrification offensive and a potential Tesla Model Y rival.
Facelifted Mitsubishi Mirage revealed
Mitsubishi has updated the Mirage supermini with revised exterior and interior styling and updated equipment for 2020.
Ionity launches 350kW high-power charging station in Italy
Ionity is continuing the expansion of its pan-European high-power charging network with the opening of a new 350kW site in Brenner, Italy.
Road Test: BMW 1 Series
BMW’s all-new, third-generation premium C-segment challenger, offers more efficiency, space and advanced tech, says Martyn Collins.
On the move: Latest Intelligent Mobility developments revealed
Frost & Sullivan’s ‘Intelligent Mobility’ conference covered plenty of new ground and threw up some interesting insights into vehicle use in the future. By John
Europe’s ‘first’ roadworthy autonomous delivery-bot unveiled
A new electric driverless delivery vehicle said to remove up to 90% of the cost associated with the last mile of delivery has been unveiled
LeasePlan progress on switch to EVs revealed in first-ever Sustainability Report
LeasePlan says it’s on track with plans to migrate its employee fleet to fully electric vehicles and to achieve net-zero emissions from its fleet by
Ennet Corporation to bring smart EV charging to Japan under Driivz tie-up
Japanese utility firm Ennet Corporation, part of NTT Group, is planning to lead the country’s transition to electric vehicles, aided by smart EV charging services
Mazda CX-30 aces Euro NCAP impact tests
Latest Euro NCAP testing has seen the Mazda CX-30 score the highest-ever results for adult occupant protection (AOP).
Latest fleet and mobility issues come under focus at Fleetcompetence Group meeting
Consulting firm Fleetcompetence Group has convened its international team and cooperation partners at a two-day meeting this month to discuss company and industry-wide developments in
Registrations now open for International Fleet Meeting 2020
Details have been revealed for next year’s International Fleet Meeting, which will once again provide a networking platform for international fleet operators and the automotive,
2020 Škoda Octavia debuts plug-in hybrid drive
Škoda’s fourth-generation Octavia will introduce two plug-in hybrids when it arrives mid-2020; part of an increased focus on alternative powertrains as well as new technologies.
On-demand transit could cut urban traffic by 15-30%
Turning to on-demand microtransit could enable cities to reduce traffic by 15-30% while also cutting pollution.
All systems go for mandatory new car safety tech
EU Member States have given the green light to new vehicle safety standards that will see features such as AEB and Intelligent Speed Assistance become
BP’s cross-border travel solution arrives in UK
BP has launched its combined Tollbox for the European Electronic Toll Service (EETS) solution in the UK, enabling streamlined travel across Europe.
epyx 1link Service Network launches in Denmark
Technology solutions provider epyx has launched its 1link Service Network fleet service and maintenance platform in Denmark, bringing benefits to major leasing companies and garages.
ViaVan and Shell team up on EV shared ride project in Amsterdam
ViaVan and Shell are launching an electric vehicle shared ride service in Amsterdam to enable emission-free passenger transport in the city.
Efacec reinforces sustainability focus with EV100 fleet commitment
Portuguese e-mobility specialist Efacec has committed to convert its fleet to electric vehicles by 2030 while providing charge points for its workforce.
Citroën C5 Aircross Hybrid revealed
Citroën has unveiled the plug-in hybrid version of its C5 Aircross SUV, bringing CO2 emissions of 39g/km (WLTP) and a 50km electric-only range to aid
Why safety must come first
Driver training programmes can help reduce accidents, downtime and costs but need to be part of a business’S broader safety eco-system to be effective. Curtis
Road Test: Hyundai Ioniq Electric
A larger battery is the tip of the iceberg in a host of updates to the Ioniq, finds Jonathan Musk.
Alphabet now present across Scandinavia following Norway launch
Alphabet International has expanded into Norway, extending its presence across all of Scandinavia.
Renfe to launch one-stop shop transport app in Spain
Spanish rail giant Renfe is launching a new one-stop shop transport app, integrating train, subway, taxi, PHV and scooters, among other means of transport.
Europcar gains direct US presence under Fox Rent A Car acquisition
Europcar Mobility Group has acquired a 100% stake in Fox Rent a Car, providing it with a direct presence in the US as it looks
Heavy thinking: Latest global truck fleet management trends in focus
Philippe Stolbowsky, partner, Fleetcompetence Group, on the latest developments in the global truck fleet management sector.
2020 Toyota C-HR gains extra hybrid
Toyota has revealed its 2020 C-HR crossover, which brings a host of updates, including the introduction of a more powerful hybrid model.
Country Focus: Brazil
Autorola Brazil country manager Marcelo Barros provides an overview on the changing face of the country’s new and used vehicle markets.
Software services firm Mobica targets automotive sector with new German office
Global software services company Mobica has opened its first office in Germany, as it looks to strengthen its relationships with the country’s automotive OEMs and suppliers.
SEAT targets mobility service providers with fully electric eScooter
SEAT is to launch an electric motorcycle – its first motorcycle ever – as it looks to target both private customers and sharing services.
Autorola Group appoints Andy Shields to head up Indicata
Andy Shields has joined Autorola Group as business unit director of its Indicata used vehicle pricing and market analysis division.
DPD rolls out bespoke British-built cargo bikes for urban deliveries
Courier giant DPD has taken delivery of the first 10 EAV P1 electric assist cargo bikes, said to be more efficient than vans whilst also
EDF buys Pivot Power in battery storage and EV charging advance
EDF Group has acquired battery storage and EV charging specialist Pivot Power for an undisclosed amount, furthering its work in both areas.
Zego expands into Europe following partnership with Engineius
London-based insurtech Zego has partnered with vehicle movement firm Engineius enabling it to extend its reach across 30 European countries.
Road Test: Mazda3 2.0 Skyactiv-X
The new Skyactiv-X petrol is clever and the pick of the engines in the latest Mazda3, reckons Martyn Collins.
Fleet Profile: Suzuki
Suzuki is one of the largest car companies in the world, despite producing some of the smallest vehicles, and it’s global expansion is about to
ProVision is now CameraMatics
Vehicle and fleet safety solutions provider ProVision has rebranded as CameraMatics.
EU GHG emissions still not on track for 2030 target
More work is needed to meet European Union greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions targets for 2030 despite a drop in reported emissions for 2018, while transport
PSA Group and FCA advance merger plans
The boards at PSA Group and Fiat Chrysler have approved preliminary plans for a 50:50 merger of the two carmakers that would create a global
New partnership could see vehicles able to pay for tolls and charging
Croatian start-up Greyp is advancing its work on enabling automated vehicle payments under partnerships with blockchain groups.
Enterprise network expands to Norway
The Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands are now available in Norway with the opening of a new branch at Oslo’s Gardermoen
