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First Drive: Ford Fiesta Active
Active trim adds SUV looks to the Fiesta line-up, finds Jonathan Musk…
New Range Rover Evoque to debut mild hybrids ahead of PHEV
Land Rover has unveiled the second-generation Range Rover Evoque, which will introduce a new platform and styling along with mild hybrid engine tech from the
More than a third of cars still not WLTP-tested
More than a third (37%) of carmakers’ model ranges in Europe were not WLTP-homologated by mid-November, with the lack in progress resulting in the lowest
Bosch-led project to accelerate UK connected car sector
The UK government is to invest more than €4.52m in a Bosch-led consortium to accelerate the development of connected and automated vehicles in the UK.
Renault appoints temporary replacement for Ghosn
Renault has appointed its chief operating officer Thierry Bolloré as deputy CEO on a temporary basis as it explores allegations of serious misconduct by CEO
University College London trials Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell car
University College London (UCL) has added a Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric car to its fleet to expand its research into advanced powertrain technologies,
Spanish true fleet sector still buffeted by WLTP storm
The Spanish true fleet sector suffered a second monthly fall in October as the switch to WLTP continued to bite, albeit significantly less than September.
Road Test: Ford Fiesta ST
Is Ford’s latest Fiesta ST king of the current hot hatch crop? Jonathan Musk finds out…
Renault gets foothold in French peer-to-peer used vehicle sector
Renault has acquired French peer-to-peer used vehicle specialist Carizy for an undisclosed amount.
MG to target fleets with electric SUV
MG has previewed an electric version of the ZS SUV in China, with the newcomer set to re-launch the brand in markets across Europe in
Kia and Hyundai tie up with Vodafone for connected car services
Kia and Hyundai are to provide a comprehensive connected car service in partnership with Vodafone.
Toyota Corolla sedan revealed
Toyota has revealed the new Corolla sedan, which will be available for the first time in hybrid form when it launches in Europe early in
Nissan to oust Carlos Ghosn over ‘serious misconduct”
Nissan has said it plans to oust chairman Carlos Ghosn as it accuses him of “serious misconduct”.
EU urged to push ahead with future safety standards
EU policymakers and national governments are being urged to lend their support to future vehicle safety measures proposed by the European Commission.
PitPoint to add third public hydrogen refuelling station in Netherlands
Clean fuels provider PitPoint is implementing its third public hydrogen refuelling station in the Netherlands next year, helping to support plans for a network of
Country profile: Poland
Michal Wojciechowski, managing director of Autorola Poland, discusses how the country will take on unwanted diesels from other countries and how younger drivers are happy
New chairman to transition Daimler FS to Daimler Mobility
Daimler Financial Services AG has announced a reshuffle of its top management ahead of its switch to Daimler Mobility next year.
WLTP hits EU car market for second month running
Car registrations in the EU have fallen for a second month running as a result of the full introduction of the WLTP test cycle on
The true cost of congestion
Dave Moss looks at the growing problem of traffic congestion and what the future holds.
More range and less CO2 for new 3 Series plug-in hybrid
BMW’s forthcoming 2019 3 Series 330e Sedan will offer extra range and performance but with lower CO2 emissions when it goes on sale next summer.
Draft Brexit deal is positive first step, says UK motor industry
The UK’s Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has cautiously greeted the draft Brexit deal after months of highlighting the need to safeguard the
EV-only car sharing club goes live in Malta
The first car sharing club in Malta has now launched, bringing EV-only motoring to the island.
ALD grows global fleet 9.8%
ALD Automotive’s global fleet of managed vehicles was up 9.8% to 1.63m at the end of September, said to be the result of sustained investments
Net profits down at LeasePlan due to Turkish currency woes
LeasePlan has announced Q3 2018 results, which saw net profits fall as a result of the crash in the Turkish lira.
Belgian postal service deploys MiX Telematics
Belgian postal service Bpost has adopted a fleet telematics solution from MiX Telematics to address safety, efficiency and compliance requirements.
WLTP continues to hit UK true fleet
The UK’s true fleet sector has suffered a second monthly fall as the switch to WLTP continued to take its toll.
Toyota starts hydrogen FCEV trials in Australia
Three Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) have gone on trial with a council in Melbourne, Australia, to help cut CO2 and provide real-world
Expansion for Ram Tracking in Canada
Vehicle tracking specialist Ram Tracking has moved to new offices in Canada in line with its increasing headcount and future expansion plans.
TomTom Telematics named largest provider of fleet management solutions in Europe
Market analyst firm Berg Insight has named TomTom Telematics as the largest provider of fleet management solutions in Europe for the fourth successive year.
European Commission clears Daimler-BMW mobility JVs
The European Commission has cleared the creation of six mobility-related joint ventures by Daimler and BMW, subject to conditions.
New Mitsubishi L200 ups comfort, durability and tech
Mitsubishi has comprehensively upgraded the L200 one-tonne pickup, aimed at improving comfort and durability to cater for both business and private use.
New Autovista solution delivers real-time insights on European used car trends
Autovista Group is launching a new subscription service to provide indepth residual value data on Europe’s used car markets – including highlighting the impact of
Norwegian true fleet market still at near-record levels
2017 remains a record year for Norwegian true fleet registrations but 2018 is not far behind, new research reveals.
Opel to research EV ‘charging infrastructure of the future’
Opel is to conduct research into an intelligent charging infrastructure to support future electro-mobility as it ramps ups its EV development.
First Drive: Skoda Fabia
In a growing Skoda line-up, does the familiar Fabia still impress? Alex Grant finds out.
Bonn and Cologne slapped with diesel bans
Older diesels are to be banned from Bonn and Cologne from April 2019 following a court ruling.
LeasePlan CFO and COO Europe depart from Board
LeasePlan has announced that Gijsbert de Zoeten, chief financial officer, and Marco van Kalleveen, chief operating officer Europe are to resign from their board positions
Renault plants to build new Nissan and Mitsubishi vans
Renault’s manufacturing facilities in Maubeuge and Sandouville in France are to build new vans for Nissan and Mitsubishi.
Smart EV charger brings multiple benefits for fleet drivers
Dubbed “the UK’s smartest charger”, a new home charging solution is to launch early next year to bring multiple benefits for EV drivers.
New diesels can help cities meet air quality targets, says ACEA
Latest-generation diesel cars are emitting less NOx than current and future emissions thresholds and can play a key role for cities looking to meet air
First Drive: Mercedes-Benz CLS
The CLS is cutting-edge design that plays to some traditional brand strengths, says Alex Grant.
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi invests in Transit mobility app
Alliance Ventures, the strategic venture capital arm of Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, has announced today that it has invested in the latest round of funding in mobility app
Seat expands Amazon Alexa roll-out
Seat is rolling out its in-vehicle Amazon Alexa voice service to Android users in Spain, Italy and France.
ViaVan on-demand ridesharing to launch in fourth city
ViaVan is to bring its on-demand ride-sharing scheme to Milton Keynes in the UK, marking its fourth city launch.
German true fleet market takes severe hit
The German new car market went from its best true fleet month ever to its lowest total market in more than 30 years over the
WLTP drags down Italian true fleet sector
The Italian true fleet market fell 33.8% in September following a 25.5% upturn in August as the switch to WLTP took its toll.
Ford names new UK sales director ahead of Kevin Griffin retirement
Lisa Brankin has been appointed as director, sales, Ford of Britain, from 1 January 2019, replacing Kevin Griffin who retires after more than 40 years
Baidu to test autonomous cars under Ford and Volvo tie-ups
Chinese internet giant Baidu is to start testing self-driving cars in China under separate deals with Ford and Volvo.
Swarco eVolt launches new pan-European charging platform
Charging point supplier Swarco eVolt has launched a pan-European new network for its own eVolt charging points as well as third party-manufactured charging stations.
Don’t leave money on the street: How international fleet consolidation can cut costs
Thilo von Ulmenstein, managing partner, Fleetcompetence Group, looks at the benefits of adopting a Europe- or global-wide fleet policy.
Opel Insignia gets flagship connectivity tech
Opel is launching its new-generation Multimedia and Multimedia Navi Pro units in the Insignia to enhance connectivity on its flagship model.
