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EU set to ditch 2035 new ICE car sales ban
The European Commission is expected to officially scrap its 2035 combustion engine ban tomorrow (16 December) following in-depth lobbying from domestic carmakers.
Volkswagen kicks off self-driving vehicle testing in real urban traffic
Volkswagen Group is testing a self-driving car in real-life urban conditions in a new research project.
Smart Fortwo successor begins road tests ahead of 2026 launch
The all-electric Smart #2 city car has started road tests in the latest progress towards its world premiere next year.
Mitsubishi spearheads UK return with Outlander PHEV and L200 pickup launches
Mitsubishi is kicking off its return to the UK market with the news that its latest Outlander PHEV and L200 pickup will go on sale
Wialon integrates Lytx AI dashcam for all-in-one video safety solution
Wialon, a leading fleet digitalisation solution, has debuted an integrated dashcam solution from Lytx, a global leader in video safety and video telematics.
Webfleet celebrates European award wins for innovation and sustainable fleet management
Webfleet is celebrating a series of major award wins across Europe, recognising its leadership in innovation, sustainability and digital transformation.
Targa Telematics cuts fleet thefts by 12% with AI-powered tech
Targa Telematics is doubling down on fleet security with new AI-powered technologies.
Car shipping cartel class action recoups millions for UK fleets and drivers
A class-action lawsuit against a major car shipping cartel has secured £54m (€61.7m) (105 in final settlements from the two remaining defendants, bringing the total
Motive launches AI-powered driver safety capabilities to help prevent collisions
AI-powered fleet technology specialist Motive has launched a raft of new AI driver safety capabilities in a major advancement in proactive road safety technology.
Next-gen Kia Seltos compact SUV officially heads to Europe
Kia has uncovered its new Seltos compact SUV, which heads to the UK and rest of Europe for the first time.
ICE ban rethink in EU would place ‘huge pressure’ on UK government, says FleetCheck
Widely trailed plans that could see the European Union relax its 2035 ban on internal combustion engined (ICE) vehicles would place “huge pressure” on the
New data reveals scale of work-related road deaths in EU
The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) has called on Brussels to take action on work-related road safety as it warns of widespread failures to prevent
Ayvens pilots Hitachi ZeroCarbon battery health solution for global EV fleets
Ayvens has extended its partnership with Hitachi ZeroCarbon to pilot the ZeroCarbon BatteryManager solution within its inhouse fleet and for a number of clients.
Ford to develop Renault-based electric cars in affordable EV offensive
Ford has struck a partnership agreement with Renault Group to develop passenger and commercial vehicles in a major new product offensive.
New Mercedes GLB uncovered with over 600km of range
Mercedes has revealed its second-generation GLB in full, offering seven-seat versatility and over 600km of range.
Ford Pro expands mobile service to boost van fleet uptime
Ford Pro is rolling out its productivity-boosting Mobile Service fleet maintenance programme to a further four markets in Europe before the end of 2025.
Optix marks 25 years of fleet safety solutions with expansion into Europe
Optix, a global leader in driver safety management and fleet efficiency solutions, is celebrating its 25th anniversary and recent international growth.
Vok Bikes teams up with Renault Group to accelerate UK rollout of e-cargo bikes
Estonian e-cargo bike company Vok Bikes is scaling manufacture of its next-generation electric commercial cargo bikes at the Refactory plant of Renault Group.
Quality data and AI will become paramount for fleets in 2026, says Geotab
Fleets will come under growing pressure to integrate high-integrity data and AI into their core operations in the next year.
Queclink develops satellite-enabled tracking for uninterrupted fleet telematics
Queclink Wireless Solutions has debuted its first satellite-enabled vehicle tracker to ensure uninterrupted fleet telematics in remote and isolated locations.
Kia to debut EV2 compact SUV in January
Kia has teased its EV2 electric crossover ahead of its debut at the Brussels Motor Show in January.
Zipcar to close UK car-sharing operations
Car-sharing giant Zipcar has announced plans to close its UK operation by the end of the year.
Andrea Bandinelli appointed CEO of Leasys
Andrea Bandinelli has joined Leasys as its new chief executive officer, bringing 25 years of experience in finance and investor relations.
Ford E-Transit Custom gets range boost and AWD version
Ford is updating its E-Transit Custom to deliver improved driving range and charging times, while also debuting an all-wheel drive version.
Euro NCAP to get tough on ‘annoying’ ADAS tech for 2026 ratings
Euro NCAP is overhauling its testing and scoring procedures to clamp down on “annoying” driver assistance systems and to ensure crash-prevention systems are designed for
DKV Mobility expands UK fuel network with EG On The Move forecourts
DKV Mobility customers in the UK can now access EG On the Move forecourts, expanding the network further.
New issue of Fleet World / Van Fleet World out now
The December 2025 issue of Fleet World / Van Fleet World is now out, giving an in-depth look at the year ahead for the fleet
Toyota to roll out smart charging and V2G in UK and Europe under key new deals
Toyota Motor Europe is accelerating its electrification programme with the rollout of a comprehensive EV charging ecosystem in several European markets, including the UK.
Free webinar this week to shed light on proactive, safety-first culture for fleets
Quartix is hosting a free webinar this week to help fleets cut the risks involved with driving for work.
Data: Fuel for EV take-up?
By Alistair Colam, Northern Europe sales at Stellantis’ data-as-a-service (DaaS) subsidiary Mobilisights
Cubic and CarPay-Diem expand FleetWallet to 12 European countries
A new AI-enabled in-vehicle payments platform is being rolled out to fuel retailers in major European markets under a new deal.
Ford Ranger PHEV scoops International Pickup of the Year award
Ford has taken the International Pickup of the Year award for 2026 with the Ranger PHEV.
Leapmotor B03X makes global debut as Ford Puma rival
China’s Leapmotor has unveiled its B03X small electric SUV ahead of its global launch next year.
Kia PV5 crowned 2026 International Van of the Year
Kia’s all-electric PV5 has taken the International Van of the Year (IVOTY) title for 2026, marking a historic first victory for both Kia and a
Flexis presents fleet management solution at Solutrans 2025
Flexis, the electric van OEM formed by Renault, Volvo Group and CMA CGM, has presented a new, multi-brand fleet operations management solution and announced two
AI reduces crash rates by 75% across fleets
A new report showing a major step-change in operations performance among AI-enabled fleets is now out.
AI Corporation joins Visa Ready for Fleet programme to enable fuel and mobility payments
The AI Corporation, a specialist in fuel and mobility payment solutions, has joined Visa’s ‘Ready for Fleet’ programme to fast-track availability of its offerings to
Kia unveils PV5 chassis cab and Business Solutions Ecosystem at Solutrans 2025
Kia has debuted the PV5 Chassis Cab at the Solutrans 2025 show in France, marking the next stage in the rollout of the brand’s PBV
Renault Trafic E-Tech debuts with up to 450km of range
Renault has unveiled its new-generation Trafic Van E-Tech at the Solutrans show in Lyon, France.
Polestar launches first bi-directional charging offer to customers
Polestar has taken its first steps in enabling bi-directional charging with the launch of a vehicle-to-home (V2H) offer.
Wex gives access to 20,000+ Tesla Superchargers across Europe
The EV Driver by Wex platform is now integrated with the Tesla Supercharger network in Europe, giving drivers access to over 20,000 fast-charging points across
Flexis selects Ampeco to unlock depot charging operations across Europe
Flexis, the electric van JV between Renault, Volvo Group and CMA CGM, has struck a deal with Ampeco to unlock mission-critical depot charging operations across
Carrier Transicold previews one-stop-shop parts marketplace at Solutrans
Carrier Transicold has previewed a digital marketplace for parts and accessories for its refrigeration solutions at Solutrans 2025.
Mitsubishi confirms UK new car comeback for summer 2026
Mitsubishi is returning to the UK new car market from summer 2026, five years after the Japanese brand made its exit.
Stellantis launches HVO trials in Europe
Stellantis has launched a new project to demonstrate the benefits from renewable hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel.
Radical Peugeot Polygon Concept hints at new 208
Peugeot has unveiled its radical-looking Polygon Concept in full, giving insights into future models including the next-generation 208 supermini.
ChargePoint releases next-gen software platform for fleet charging
ChargePoint has launched its new-generation software platform to manage any EV charging operation.
Ford brings hands-free highway driving tech to four more models
Ford is rolling out its BlueCruise hands-free highway driving technology to four more models from 2026.
Corporate fleets slash CO2 by 25% in two years – new Ayvens report reveals
Corporate fleets across Europe are making “tangible” progress in cutting emissions and going electric, but the pace of change varies significantly between sectors.
New Trafic E-Tech, Converted By Renault scheme and R4 Van to debut at Solutrans 2025
Renault will unveil the production version of the new Trafic E-Tech and its new Converted By Renault off-the-shelf programme alongside the R4 E-Tech Van at
World premiere of Kia PV5 Chassis Cab at Solutrans 2025
Kia’s first chassis cab, part of the growing PV5 electric van portfolio, will make its world premiere next week at Solutrans 2025.
