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Hitachi Capital continues MaaS work with MobilityMixx investment
Hitachi Capital Corporation has acquired 49% of the share capital of MobilityMixx B.V. in line with its plans to become a leading Mobility as a
Spotlight: Škoda Superb
Styling tweaks, updated tech and a plug-in hybrid iV version are enough to back the refreshed Škoda Superb, explains Martyn Collins.
Alphabet marks entry into South America with partnership deal in Brazil
Alphabet has appointed a partner in Brazil, marking its expansion into the South American market.
PSA and Fiat Chrysler confirm merger talks
Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group have confirmed they are in merger talks, potentially creating one of the world’s largest carmakers.
Ford’s Dunton site becomes HQ for CV operations
Ford has consolidated its UK operations at its renamed Dunton Campus and established it as the headquarters of its European Commercial Vehicles business group.
First details of new fourth-generation Škoda Octavia revealed
The new fourth generation Octavia is set to grow in length and width, as the brand celebrates the model’s 60th year.
SEAT appoints Lucas Casasnovas as new head of urban mobility
Lucas Casasnovas has been appointed head of urban mobility at SEAT ahead of the company showing its latest mobility innovations at Barcelona Smart City Expo
ViaVan launches new on-demand shared ride service in Germany
ViaVan – the joint-venture between Via and Mercedes-Benz Vans in Europe – has launched its third public sector deployment of technology for on-demand shared rides
Volkswagen Golf Mk8 revealed
Volkswagen has revealed the eighth-generation Golf, which will introduce mild hybrids and a revised plug-in hybrid as well as new connected technologies.
Sixt expands ‘Mobility as a Service’ solution to include public transport
Sixt is expanding its ‘Mobility as a Service’ (MaaS) flexible mobility budget to now include public transport.
Ford extends Transit Custom plug-in hybrid trials to Cologne
Ford is expanding its trials of plug-in hybrid vehicles to include Cologne in Germany to assess the real-world benefits of the technology for fleets.
Opel electrification offensive to include Astra and Combo
Opel is gearing up its electrification programme, which will include Combo and Astra models by 2021 as part of an eight-vehicle electrified line-up.
ViaVan introduces ‘UK first’ fully electric on-demand shared ride service
ViaVan has launched a fully electric fleet of on-demand shared ride vehicles in Milton Keynes, said to mark a UK first.
First 100% electric London black cab in 120 years launches
A fully electric taxi based on the Nissan e-NV200 has launched for London cab drivers, bringing eco benefits to both drivers and passengers as well
Moixa and Energia team up to support smart energy system in Ireland
Energy technology company Moixa and Irish energy supplier are partnering to show how intelligently managed storage technologies from homes and vehicles can support the transition
Nissan GB renews Indicata partnership
Nissan GB has renewed its partnership agreement with Indicata as part of work to boost its used car sales efficiencies across its dealer network.
Ionity opens first ultra-fast charging station in Spain
Manufacturer-backed ultra-fast charging network Ionity has deployed its first station in Spain.
Hybrid-only Jazz to springboard Honda’s accelerated electrification plans
The fourth-generation Honda Jazz has been revealed at the Tokyo Motor Show, bringing hybrid-only power as the brand advances its electrification plans.
Honda brings forward electrified range plans to 2022
Honda is accelerating its plans to fully electrify its range, bringing the date three years forwards to 2022 and supported by the newly unveiled hybrid-only
E.ON opens first ultra-fast charging points in UK
German energy firm E.ON has opened its first ultra-fast charging points in the UK, expanding its existing network of more than 3,000 charging points across
Renault to launch hydrogen LCVs for 2020
Renault is introducing hydrogen range-extender versions of its Kangoo and Master vans in 2020, bringing around three times more range than the current electric versions.
Shell brings carbon-neutral fuel card service to UK
Shell fuel card customers in the UK can now choose to offset the carbon dioxide emissions from their fuel purchases, helping fleets to reduce their
Fears over millennials’ car ownership plans ‘greatly overstated’, research suggests
Millennial car purchase intent is still strong in Europe, putting paid to concerns that millennials are less interested in car ownership than their forebears, research
Comment: Road usage charging to solve our transportation funding dilemma
Dr Ben Miners, chief innovation scientist at IMS (a Trak Global Group company), on how a system of road pricing would provide a fair and
New Business Hub allows fleets to monitor, analyse and control EV charging
Charging solutions provider NewMotion has introduced a new Business Hub to bring fleets in-depth insight into EV charging and charge point usage.
Ford backs EV plans with comprehensive Charging Solutions ecosystem
Ford has detailed how it’ll support its forthcoming electric vehicle customers, claiming its Charging Solutions ecosystem will bring access to Europe’s largest public charging network.
Scotland’s fastest EV charging station goes live under Ionity network
Ionity is expanding its high-power charging network with the addition of a station in Gretna Green – said to be Scotland’s fastest EV charging station.
Justine Hawkins appointed chief commercial officer at Ebbon-Dacs
Technology solutions provider Ebbon-Dacs has appointed Justine Hawkins as its new chief commercial officer as it expands its business activities in the UK and internationally.
Toyota to debut two-seater EV at Tokyo Motor Show
Toyota is to present a production-ready ultra-compact battery electric vehicle (BEV) at this month’s Tokyo Motor Show ahead of the vehicle’s planned commercial launch in
Karhoo plans for Nordic expansion
Mobility marketplace Karhoo is expanding into the Nordic region to help connect local taxi and private hire fleets with the tourist market.
PSA details ranges for forthcoming electric compact vans
PSA has confirmed that electric versions of the Peugeot Expert, Citroën Dispatch and Vauxhall/Opel Vivaro will launch in 2020 ahead of the arrival of wider
Volvo’s XC40 Recharge debut electric car to bring over 400km range
Volvo has revealed its first-ever fully electric car, the XC40 Recharge, which sits under its new Recharge brand.
Sprint Telematics supports UK and global growth with Key Telematics deal
Telematics and video telematics provider Sprint Telematics is migrating its customers over to using Key Telematics’ software platform as it looks to support further growth
All-new Toyota Yaris brings latest-gen hybrid tech
Toyota has reimagined its Yaris for its fourth-generation iteration, introducing a new platform and hybrid technology as well as a bold new design.
Uniti One three-seat electric city car to bring ‘affordable and sustainable’ mobility
A new three-seat electric city car has gone on sale in the UK and Sweden, targeting urban drivers.
Volkswagen reveals US-bound Atlas Cross Sport SUV coupé
Volkswagen has unveiled the five-seater version of the Volkswagen Atlas at its assembly plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Volvo introduces new ‘Recharge’ brand for EV line-up
Volvo is introducing a Recharge sub-brand for its fully electric and plug-in hybrid models as it also announces ambitious new climate plans.
Honda teases hybrid-only Jazz
Honda has published a teaser image of the fourth-generation Jazz, which makes its world premiere at the Tokyo Motor Show on 23 October.
WLTP effect brings 14.5% rise for EU registrations
EU registrations rose 14.5% in September; a rise largely attributed to lower-than-usual sales in the same month last year.
Neil Wilson appointed Ford Fleet director for Britain and Ireland
Ford has named Neil Wilson as its new fleet director for Britain and Ireland.
New electric van to bring 21st century take on Morris J-type
Morris Commercial has published a latest teaser image of its forthcoming Morris JE, which revives the iconic Morris J-type van as a 21st century electric
Renault and Waymo explore autonomous mobility service in Paris region
Renault and Waymo are looking into the implementation of an autonomous mobility service between Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport and the La Défense business district in
Thomas Sedran named chair of ACEA’s Light Commercial Vehicle Committee
Thomas Sedran, chairman of the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Board of Management, has been named by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) as chairman for its
Sofico integrates Indicata into Miles to bring real-time fleet insights
Autorola and Sofico have forged a new partnership that will bring real-time market insights and specific KPIs for fleet.
Toyota previews RAV4 plug-in hybrid
Toyota’s new RAV4 plug-in hybrid – the most powerful RAV4 yet – is to debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show next month ahead of
Second-gen Toyota Mirai ups game on styling, performance and practicality
Toyota has previewed its forthcoming Mirai hydrogen fuel cell vehicle with a new concept that shows how the second-generation model advances the game in styling, performance
Dyson scraps electric vehicles project
British technology company Dyson says it’s pulled the plug on its electric vehicles project after determining it was not commercially viable.
Volkswagen Golf previewed in design sketches
Volkswagen has issued two design sketches of the eighth-generation Golf, giving an insight into its design.
Toyota to acquire Inchcape Fleet Solutions
Toyota Fleet Mobility (TFM) is to acquire Inchcape’s fleet management and leasing subsidiary, Inchcape Fleet Solutions (IFS) for £100m as it looks to expand further
New brand Moblyx launches to bring mobile apps for fleet and mobility customers
Fleet and mobility customers are being targeted with two new apps that could streamline their operations.
Surging support for EVs shows urgent need for greater infrastructure
Public support for electric vehicles is fast rising, putting increased pressure on the need for expanded charging infrastructure.
