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Fastned opens 100th fast charging station in Europe
EV fast charging network Fastned has opened its 100th and 101st fast charging stations in line with its aims for a European network of a
Details emerge on Honda’s first electric car
Details of Honda’s forthcoming first electric car, the Honda e, have been revealed including battery capacity and charge rate.
Fiat spots opportunities for affordable EV
Fiat is working towards an electric supermini priced in line with petrol or diesel models, seeing a role for itself in making the technology more
Volvo unveils production-ready autonomous XC90 for Uber
Volvo and Uber have unveiled a fully autonomous production XC90 that could be used to provide autonomous ridesharing services in the future.
New BMW 3 Series Touring revealed ahead of PHEV arrival
BMW has unveiled the new 3 Series Touring, which has been designed to offer increased interior space, improved handling and also heralds the model’s first
Next-gen Hyundais to assess driver injury severity in sub-seven seconds
Hyundai is exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) injury analysis could be used to shape future vehicle safety systems, enabling assessment of required medical response in
Spotlight: Ford Kuga
Larger, sportier and with a plug-in hybrid version, the new Kuga feels well placed to continue Ford’s SUV momentum, explains Alex Grant.
Renault-Nissan Tel Aviv Innovation Lab to test future mobility solutions
Renault and Nissan have opened an Innovation Lab in Tel Aviv, which will explore future mobility solutions.
Mercedes-Benz reveals GLB compact SUV
Mercedes-Benz is expanding its SUV line-up with a new compact model to bring a rival to the Audi Q3.
Kia XCeed crossover to bring 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
Kia has provided its latest teaser on its forthcoming XCeed urban crossover, which it says will feature a 12.3-inch fully digital instrument cluster when it
Toyota accelerates EV plans and teams up with Subaru
Toyota is accelerating its electric vehicle plans as it also announces a partnership with Subaru to develop a joint EV platform.
Lexus launches UK online subscription service
Lexus is offering a new online subscription service that enables drivers to sign up for models on a monthly basis.
Free2Move launches car hire service
Free2Move, PSA’s mobility brand, has expanded into offering a short-term car hire service, building its existing leasing service.
New diesel engines and kit for Renault Koleos
Renault has updated its Koleos with two new diesel engines, revised styling and upgraded technology.
Latest allroad is the fourth generation off-road Audi A6 Avant
20 years after the debut of the original, the fourth generation Audi A6 Avant allroad has made its debut.
Mazda Skyactiv-X economy figures announced
Mazda has released key economy information on its long-awaited Skyactiv-X engine – that benefits from diesel-like compression ignition in a petrol engine, leading to reduced
Reservations now open for all-new electric Opel Corsa-e
The 205-mile range new electric Opel Corsa-e is now available for pre-order, priced from €29,900.
Ford’s Bridgend engine plant to close in 2020
Ford has begun a consultation on the closure of its Bridgend engine plant in Wales, which could close by September 2020, risking the loss of
FCA exits Renault merger talks
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles says it’s pulled out of merger talks with Renault just a week after submitting a proposal as it blames French politics.
Mobile-only car rental launches in Spain
Virtuo, the mobile-only car rental service, has launched for the first time in Spain with the opening of five locations in Barcelona.
BMW Group and Jaguar Land Rover collaborate on electrification
Jaguar Land Rover and BMW Group have confirmed a collaboration between the two companies to deveop the next generation of electric drive units (EDU).
Kia XCeed teased ahead of imminent unveil
Kia has teased a first image of its forthcoming XCeed ‘urban crossover’, due to be revealed in full on 26 June.
Hyundai Kona gets 90g/km hybrid model
Hyundai is adding a petrol-electric hybrid model to the Kona line-up, bringing CO2 emissions from 90g/km.
Transit, tailor-made: Ford’s Hans Schep on the company’s evolution
Following a record 2018, with 126,000 vans and pickups registered in the UK alone, Ford of Europe’s general manager for commercial vehicles, Hans Schep, tells
Volvo joins safety data sharing pilot project
In the interest of safer roads for all, Volvo Cars has joined forces with other car makers, service providers and national governments in a ground-breaking,
Arval Mobility Observatory to bring major insight into new mobility thinking
Arval is replacing its former Corporate Vehicle Observatory research platform with a new Mobility Observatory initiative to provide a comprehensive insight into the changing world
SEAT kickstarts electric offensive with Mii electric, drops petrol
SEAT’s electric offensive has begun with the Mii electric – a Volkswagen e-up! based car – with a WLTP stated range of 260km per charge.
Enterprise brings rental services to Sweden
Car rental services from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands are now available in Sweden, with the official opening of
INRIX launches new artificial intelligence traffic solution
INRIX has launched a new traffic solution said to bring the most precise and actionable traffic information to date thanks to the use of artificial
Mytaxi ride-hailing app rebrands under BMW and Daimler JV
Daimler’s mytaxi ride-hailing app is rebranding as Free Now under the BMW and Daimler mobility joint venture.
ALD completes acquisition of Netherlands’ Sternlease
ALD has finalised its acquisition of SternLease BV, the leasing arm of Dutch dealer group Stern Group for an undisclosed amount.
ALD appoints new chairman of the board
In line with previous announcements made on 28 March 2019, ALD has confirmed changes to its board of directors following resolutions approved at its shareholder
Ionity installs 100th 350kW rapid charger in Europe
The Ionity network – backed by Volkswagen Group, BMW, Daimler and Ford – has installed its 100th high-power charging site in Rygge, Norway.
Mobica strengthens leadership team with three strategic appointments
Global software services company, Mobica has strengthened its leadership team with three key appointments.
BMW announces facelifted X1 models
New tech and an incoming plug-in hybrid model are the highlights of the facelifted BMW X1 range.
Citigo e iV is revealed as Škoda’s first all-electric car
Škoda reveals its first all-electric production model – the Citigo e iV.
Road Test: Jaguar XE
Jonathan Musk drives the refreshed XE – can it still cut it in the cut-throat compact executive market?
Alphabet appoints new CEO, Marco Lessacher
Alphabet International has appointed a new chief executive officer, Marco Lessacher, to take up the role from 1 July 2019.
Europcar Mobility Group appoints Xavier Corouge as MD for Urban Mobility
Europcar Mobility Group has appointed Xavier Corouge, as managing director of the Business Unit, member of the Group’s Executive Committee.
FCA proposes 50/50 merger with Groupe Renault
Groupe Renault has confirmed it has received a proposal from FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) regarding a potential 50/50 merger.
New BMW 1 Series spec reveals front-wheel drive
New third generation 1 Series brings front-wheel drive for the first time, increased efficiency and greater interior occupant space.
Fleet Focus: Norway
Norway is leading the pack when it comes to the transition to electric vehicles with the highest concentration of plug-ins across Europe. However, a lack
First-ever electric Corsa to bring 330km range
Opel/Vauxhall has taken the next step in plans to electrify its fleet with the reveal of the electric Corsa.
Vauxhall in-house business contract hire comes under Free2Move Lease banner
Following on from its acquisition by Groupe PSA, Vauxhall has appointed Free2Move Lease as its in-house provider of business contract hire for its retailer network
Plug-in hybrid highlight for facelifted Superb range
Škoda has revealed a lightly facelifted version of its range-topping hatch and estate range – the Superb – which gets a new 215hp hybrid version.
First Ionity 350kW charging station launches in UK
The manufacturer-backed Ionity network has launched its first fast charging station in the UK – with other stations to follow swiftly.
Latest fleet models ace Euro NCAP ratings
Seven cars have scored five-star Euro NCAP ratings in the latest batch of tests, including latest versions of the Mazda3 and Renault Clio as well
Land Rover Discovery Sport gets extensive mid-life upgrades
Land Rover has revealed a heavily revised version of its fleet favourite – the Discovery Sport – which gets a new mild hybrid engine line-up
Addison Lee deploys Audi e-trons on path to 100% low-emissions fleet
Private hire giant Addison Lee has introduced five Audi e-tron models to its London fleet in line with its plans to shift to 100% low-emissions
Road Test: Lexus UX 250h
A C-segment luxury SUV that doesn’t break the bank? Lexus thinks it has the answer, discovers Jonathan Musk.
MG opens UK order books for ZS EV
SAIC Motor subsidiary MG Motor UK has opened order books for its ZS EV electric car .
