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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.
Used diesel demand strong in top 5 EU but performance varies
Diesel demonisation may have hit new car sales but it’s also brought different used car dynamics across the top five European markets, despite continued strong
Peugeot 208 ‘narrowly misses out’ on five-star Euro NCAP rating
The new Peugeot 208 has dropped a Euro NCAP star compared to its predecessor after meeting five-star requirements in all areas bar protection of vulnerable
Energy industry leader joins ChargePoint board
Former PowerTeam Services CEO Roxanne Bowman has joined ChargePoint’s board of directors.
Volvo-Geely engine spin-off to become hybrid specialist
Volvo Cars and Geely are looking into plans to merge their existing petrol and diesel engine operations into a stand-alone business that would also supply
Find out how vehicle technology can reduce road risk at free webinar
Fleets can get an insight into how vehicle technology can help reduce risk, with the help of a free webinar from Brake.
Appyway and Liftshare to bring car sharing and smart parking to fleets
A new car sharing and smart parking solution is to be targeted at large fleets under a partnership between Liftshare and AppyWay.
UK’s KeeResources acquired by Auto Trader Group
Auto Trader Group has acquired UK-based automotive data and solutions provider KeeResources Limited for an undisclosed amount.
AI technology leader joins Teletrac Navman
Teletrac Navman has appointed AI specialist Dr Jens Meggers as president as it looks to place more focus on the use of AI for future
Drivy rebrands as Getaround and introduces new car sharing option
Peer-to-peer car sharing service Drivy has rebranded as Getaround six months after its acquisition by the US car sharing company of the same name.
Enterprise ‘Plus Your Points’ brings enhanced rewards for members
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has launched its annual Plus Your Points promotion, bringing registered Enterprise Plus members the ability to earn double points on qualifying rentals.
Michelin UK names new MD
Chris Smith has been named as the new managing director of Michelin UK, replacing James Alderman, who has retired.
Plug-in hybrid eco benefits too dependent on driver compliance
Hybrid cars could provide a lower-risk way of reducing carbon emissions compared to plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), potentially helping to cut CO2 faster, according to a
KAR Auction Services rebrands as KAR Global
KAR Auction Services has rebranded as ‘KAR Global’ to reflect its focus on global solutions for global customers.
ALD to add 15,000 hybrids and EVs to fleet across Europe
ALD has been granted a €250m (£222m) loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB), which will be used to add 15,000 hybrid and electric vehicles
First Drive: BMW 1 Series
BMW’s third-generation premium C-segment challenger offers more efficiency, space and advanced tech, says Martyn Collins.
Ford targets SMEs with connected vehicle app
Ford has launched a professional version of its FordPass consumer app to provide SMEs with a variety of connected vehicle services, from booking a service
Bynx software update brings slicker user experience
Bynx has launched a new version of its fleet and mobility management platform as it looks to streamline the user experience.
Paragon routing and scheduling software gets Polish language option
Paragon has launched a Polish language option of its routing and scheduling software to meet growing demand within Eastern Europe.
Volkswagen delivery-to-car-boot service to roll out to UK in 2020
Volkswagen is to bring its We Deliver car-boot delivery service to the UK in 2020, building on current trials in Berlin.
Sascha Fricke moves to Alphabet GB
Alphabet GB has appointed Sascha Fricke as the company’s new head of process management.
EU new car market registrations reflect aftermath of WLTP shift
New car registrations in Europe fell 8.7% in August; the result of last year’s pre-WLTP spike in demand.
Daimler fined €870m for breaking diesel emissions legislation
Daimler has been fined €870m by the Stuttgart public prosecutor for “negligent violation” of vehicle certification in relation to diesel emissions.
Leon Hurst appointed CEO, Mobility at Trak Global Group
Leon Hurst has joined Trak Global Group (TGG) as mobility CEO to spearhead the Group’s international growth plans in the automotive and mobility sectors.
Climate change as important as cash to would-be electric car buyers
Reducing environmental impact is as persuasive as saving money when buying an electric car, finds new research by Geotab.
DHL Express begins rollout of 400 EVs to UK fleet
DHL Express has added 10 electric courier vans to its London fleet ahead of plans to deploy 400 EVs on UK-wide by 2025.
EU automotive chiefs warn of “seismic” effects of no-deal Brexit
A no-deal Brexit would trigger a “seismic shift” in the European automotive industry, undermining competitiveness while bringing a potential €5.7bn (£5bn) cost bill that could
Nicola Veratelli named as new CEO at Octo Group
Global telematics giant Octo Group has appointed Nicola Veratelli as its new chief executive officer with a remit to lead the firm’s market expansion and
Athlon adds e-bikes to ChangeMyCar app
Athlon Nederland has enhanced its ChangeMyCar flexible leasing app with the ability to lease an e-bike.
Amazon accelerates work to tackle climate change with order for 100k electric vans
Amazon is accelerating its plans to reduce its eco impact with an order of 100,000 electric vans from American EV start-up Rivian.
Car sharing fast gaining traction in London
BMW’s Drive Now car sharing operation has seen the number of Londoners using its service double so far this year as more drivers turn to
NewMotion and ChargePoint clinch roaming deal to simplify charge point access
A new roaming partnership between NewMotion and ChargePoint Inc will open up drivers’ charging access in the UK and throughout Europe.
Extending lifespan of smartphones would cut same CO2 as eliminating two million cars
As well as addressing fleet vehicle emissions, businesses and drivers could help cut their carbon footprint by running smartphones and laptops longer.
Enhanced Sixt and Etihad partnership to bring expanded transport options
Sixt and Etihad Airways have expand their partnership to offer customers additional benefits.
Smart charging tech doubles EV charging points for Microsoft employees
A smart energy management solution installed by a trio of charging-related companies has more than doubled the charging points available at a Microsoft office in
Opel ‘myDigitalService’ earns plaudits from drivers
Opel has reported ongoing positive feedback from its ‘myDigitalService’, which gives drivers full insight on SMR work at Opel dealers.
Nissan and EDF to slash fleet EV costs under smart charging partnership
Nissan and EDF have signed a new EV partnership that will support fleets’ migration to electric mobility by reducing the total cost of ownership.
KN Circet deploys first EVs with help of Northgate
European telecoms contractor KN Circet is running electric vehicles supplied by Northgate Vehicle Hire as it starts to migrate its fleet to EVs.
EU car registrations fail to match last year’s pre-WLTP spike
New car registrations in the EU put in a mixed performance over the summer, with demand up in July but down in August following last
CarNext.com appoints UK managing director
LeasePlan’s CarNext.com digital pan-European used-car marketplace has appointed Andrew Hooks to run the business in the UK.
Nino Tarantino joins Trak Global Group to grow presence for insurance telematics arm
Nino Tarantino, former CEO of Octo Telematics North America, has joined Trak Global Group as CEO of its IMS insurance telematics business as it looks
Four myths that could derail your connected data initiatives
People have been talking about the connected car for years, but the reality is far from the hype, says Bill Leisenring, CTO Aptiv Connected Services.
‘Hidden’ accident blackspots revealed in Ford connected vehicle trial
Data provided in a connected vehicle trial by Ford is being provided to cities in Europe to help them anticipate and mitigate future incidents.
XXImo integrates ‘Uber for Business’ in MaaS platform
Mobility specialist XXImo has integrated ‘Uber for Business’ in its mobility expense platform.
NewMotion tie-up to simplify charging for Ford drivers
Shell’s NewMotion has signed a deal that will benefit Ford plug-in hybrid drivers through easy access to smart charging solutions.
Driivz to help CEZ Group charging network growth in Czech Republic
The CEZ Group is to expand its EV charging network in the Czech Republic with the help of EV charging software provider, Driivz.
Professional approach: Toyota’s new dedicated LCV brand
Toyota has developed a dedicated LCV brand to push commercial vehicle sales across Europe, says Dan Gilkes.
