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Revised VW Transporter ups the ante
Volkswagen has revealed its updated Transporter, which introduces new driver assistance systems, a new loading function for long cargo and increased standard specification.
Enterprise Holdings to partner with Nippon Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Holdings has entered a franchise agreement with Nippon Rent-A-Car International that will see the firms expand their car rental services in Japan.
Geotab acquisition of BSM Technologies to bring expanded fleet services
Geotab has signed an agreement to acquire BSM Technologies for a total equity value of around CDN $117.3m (US$85m).
EU carmakers call for EV infrastructure investment as CO2 rises
Average new car CO2 emissions rose in 2017, putting carmakers further away from their 2021 targets.
Ecolab awards major UK fleet order to Peugeot
Peugeot has supplied Ecolab with a fleet of car and vans under a major new four-year contract.
EU road fatality figures show need for swift action on safety
Although fewer people died on European roads last year, further concrete and swift actions on road figures are needed, as shown by new road fatality
Volkswagen models now available on subscription under Drover scheme
Volkswagen has signed up with car subscription firm Drover in theUK too offer drivers access to selected Volkswagen models for a monthly all-in subscription payment.
Europcar Mobility Group UK appoints new sales & marketing director
Europcar Mobility Group UK has appointed Clive Forsythe as its new UK sales & marketing director.
ARI UK managing director Keith Allen to retire
ARI has announced that Keith Allen will retire from his position as UK managing director at the end of 2019 – although he will continue
Brake to run free webinar on leadership for road safety
A free webinar providing advice on effective leadership for fleets is being run by Brake to mark the United Nations Global Road Safety Week taking place 6-12
One in five Mondeos are hybrids, says Ford
Ford recorded a ten-fold year-on-year increase in Mondeo Hybrid registrations during 2018, reaching 10,000 units across Europe, as rising costs and political pressure continued to
New Ford Kuga to include 29g/km plug-in hybrid
Ford’s all-new Kuga SUV will include three ‘electrified’ drivetrains, including a plug-in hybrid with CO2 emissions from 29g/km, alongside petrol and diesel versions.
Bridgestone Europe closes TomTom Telematics acquisition
Bridgestone Europe is to power ahead with plans to become a “mobility solutions leader” after completing its acquisition of TomTom Telematics for €910m (£781m).
ALD announces board and management changes
ALD has announced proposed changes to its Board of Directors and within its general management and executive committee.
Daimler and Geely to turn Smart into all-electric carmaker
Smart is to be repositioned as an all-electric carmaker with production based in China under a new 50:50 joint venture between Daimler and Volvo parent
Nissan City Hub to make inroads into changing customer needs
Nissan has debuted its new immersive experience City Hub store concept in Paris as it targets evolving customer needs.
Volvo UK and Sweden MDs switch roles
Volvo Sweden managing director Kristian Elvefors is to assume the MD position at Volvo Car UK as current incumbent Jon Wakefield moves to Elvefors’ former
Abax Environment Report to help fleets slash CO2
Abax has augmented its Triplog GPS telematics solution with a new feature to help fleets pinpoint where they need to cut CO2 and fuel, saving
SEAT electric car strategy to bring VW Group platform for sub €20k EVs
Seat is to take the lead on developing a new platform for small, affordable EVs for the Volkswagen Group as part of a new electric
FCA developing plug-in services for fleets
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is developing a suite of services to support its forthcoming plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles, while aiming to offer fleets total
Ford Transit and Transit Custom to get eco-driving tool
Ford is introducing a new eco-driving tool that will help drivers change their habits to boost efficiency.
Ford to drive car and van efficiency with mild hybrid tech
Ford is to launch 48-volt mild hybrid Fiesta and Focus models next year as part of wider plans for range ‘electrification’ that will take in
EU advances plans to make speed limiters and AEB mandatory
Plans for new vehicle safety standards that will see features including AEB and intelligent speed limiters become standard on new cars from 2022 have taken
Alphabet grows managed fleet 3% in 2018
Alphabet has released its global figures for 2018, showing growth in both its managed fleet and customer base.
Ebbon-Dacs accelerates Leaselink developments
Ebbon-Dacs has updated its Leaselink e-procurement platform as it also reveals plans for more streamlined updates in the future.
eDriving appoints VP of customer success for AMEA
Driver risk management specialist eDriving has appointed Cory Fee as vice president of customer success for Asia Pacific/ Middle East and Africa (AMEA).
Enterprise, National and Alamo rentals now available in Finland
Enterprise Holdings has opened operations for its Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands in Finland.
Karhoo and Taksee ‘roaming’ taxi booking service launches in London and Paris
Ride-hailing platform Karhoo has teamed up with Spanish taxi firm Taksee to launch a new roaming partnership.
EU commercial vehicle registrations continue growth
Registrations of commercial vehicles in the EU continued to grow in February, with rises seen in all segments.
Interview: Cédric Douls on PSA’s global fleet plans
Cédric Douls, PSA’s head of international B2B operations, speaks exclusively to International Fleet World’s Curtis Hutchinson about the expanded group’s fleet plans for 2019.
Chevin to drive global growth plans under expanded team
Chevin Fleet Solutions has added 13 new team members to its UK and North American offices in line with its ongoing business growth.
Future Volvos to monitor and stop drunk or distracted drivers
Volvo is to use in-car cameras and autonomous driving features in future models to help detect drunk or distracted drivers and take action as necessary.
Toyota to build Suzuki-badged RAV4 and Corolla wagon for Europe
Toyota and Suzuki are to collaborate on technological development and production in a move to gear up for wider use of hybrid technologies.
Albéric Chopelin joins Europcar Mobility Group’s Management Board
Albéric Chopelin has been appointed as the new chief commercial and customer officer at Europcar Mobility Group, and consequently joins the Management Board.
LeasePlan mulls options for CarNext platform
LeasePlan has said it’s conducting a review of strategic alternatives for its CarNext.com business, which allows drivers to buy, lease or finance its ex-fleet cars.
Kia Ceed crossover to bring rival to T-Roc
Kia is to add a new crossover variant to its Ceed line-up, bringing a rival to the Volkswagen T-Roc.
Škoda pilots car boot parcel delivery scheme
Škoda is testing a scheme that could see drivers able to have deliveries made securely to their car boot.
TomTom Telematics sale to Bridgestone gets shareholder approval
Shareholders at TomTom have given the green light to the sale of the firm’s telematics business to Bridgestone Europe.
Ford confirms redundancies in Germany and UK
Ford is pushing ahead with voluntary redundancy programmes in Germany and the UK as part of comprehensive restructuring plans.
Gett One Transport rebranded as Gett Business Solutions
Gett is rebranding its One Transport division as Gett Business Solutions as it launches a new suite of services.
New solution to target driver behaviour without fleet manager intervention
Applied Driving Techniques (ADT) has teamed up with artificially intelligent mobile solutions specialist Sfara to develop a new fleet safety and compliance solution that provides
First Drive: DS 3 Crossback
Second in their new model assault, the DS3 turns SUV, and Martyn Collins reckons it’s their most convincing model yet.
Opel plans Russia comeback
Opel is to reopen sales and production in Russia as part of Groupe PSA growth plans.
Tesla Model Y compact SUV to bring 480km range
Tesla has revealed its Model Y compact SUV, which launches from 2020 to bring seven-seat versatility and up to 480km for its official range.
Arval expands global fleet 8.2% as private leasing market soars
Arval’s global leased fleet grew 8.2% in 2018, helped by strong growth in private leasing as well as the SME corporate sector.
Goupil enhances electric vehicle efficiency with Geotab tracking
Goupil Industrie, a French manufacturer of industrial electric vehicles, is deploying Geotab’s telematics platform to help its customers enhance their fleet efficiency and management.
European new car registrations continue to slide
European new car registration growth remained negative in February, despite showing signs of improvement compared to recent months.
Fleet electrification comes to fore at 2019 International Fleet Meeting
The International Fleet Meeting has once again taken place at the Geneva Motor Show, bringing an insight into the switch to electric fleets for attendees.
Mazda Motor Europe appoints new president & CEO
Yasuhiro Aoyama, currently managing executive officer at Mazda Motor Corporation in Japan, is to become president & CEO of Mazda Motor Europe, effective 1 April
How digital keyless entry can unlock new business models in the fleet industry
Clifford Liem, technology director, connected transport, Irdeto, on how keyless vehicle access can be an enabler for new shared mobility business models in the fleet industry.
Infiniti to end UK production as it pulls out of Western Europe
Infiniti is to withdraw from Western Europe as part of a restructuring plan that will also see UK production of Infiniti models cease by the
