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LEVC spotlights new range extender van’s ‘distribution-to-door’ capabilities at Frankfurt
LEVC’s new range-extended electric van has made its European debut at an event in Frankfurt to highlight how its zero-emission capable performance can enable full
Frankfurt Motor Show 2019: All you need to know
From the rugged Land Rover Defender to the latest electric car unveilings, this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show provided an insight into the fleet cars of
European charging network must increase 20-fold to meet CO2 targets, say carmakers
Europe’s electric charging network is failing to keep pace with the development needed to facilitate EV take-up by 2030 – putting compliance with “extremely ambitious”
Cupra lays foundations for EV plans with Tavascan unveiling
SEAT performance spin-off Cupra has unveiled its Tavascan electric SUV coupé at Frankfurt as both brands continue to make moves into electric mobility.
Geotab–Vodafone partnership to enable shared mobility and enhanced fleet management
Vodafone Business and telematics giant Geotab are partnering to create a new Vodafone Business Fleet Analytics solution that will enable end-user fleets and fleet management
Next-generation Jazz to go 100% hybrid in Europe
Honda has confirmed at Frankfurt that its fourth-generation Jazz supermini will go hybrid only in Europe as it also announces more details on its energy
Newly revealed Volkswagen ID.3 to deliver up to 550km range
Volkswagen has revealed its ID.3 electric hatch in production form, marking the first of its new generation of pure electric vehicles.
Audi reveals updated A5 range
Audi has taken the wraps off its revised A5 range, which will introduce updated design, revised engines with mild hybrid tech and new infotainment features.
New Land Rover Defender finally breaks cover
Land Rover has finally pulled the covers off its much anticipated Defender, revealing classic 90 and 110 bodies, a raft of updated infotainment that will
TomTom Telematics to be renamed Webfleet Solutions
Bridgestone is renaming its recently acquired TomTom Telematics division as Webfleet Solutions from 1 October 2019 to recognise its work on mobility and fleet solutions.
Hyundai joins Ionity high-power charging network
Hyundai Motor Group has become a shareholder in the Ionity charging network, accelerating plans to roll out high-power EV chargers across major European highways.
Avis Budget Group appoints president of international region
Avis Budget Group has appointed Keith Rankin as president of the international region as the business moves towards digitising its business and on revolutionising the
Škoda Kamiq gets Monto Carlo treatment
Škoda is rolling out its top-range Monte Carlo trim to the Kamiq compact SUV, drawing on the brand’s rally heritage.
MD Marc Odinius takes full ownership of Dataforce
Long-standing Dataforce managing director Marc Odinius has acquired all shares of the automotive data and market research company and is now managing director and sole
Honda e ups the ante on EV range
Honda has announced further details and unveiled the first official images of its Honda e electric vehicle in mass production form ahead of its debut
Posten Norge to deploy EAVan eCargo bikes for urban deliveries
Norwegian postal and parcel logistics company Posten Norge and its sister logistics and parcels company Bring.com have signed up UK-based Electric Assisted Vehicles (EAV) to
Toyota to underpin small cars with new platform
Toyota has expanded the work of its TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) programme to small cars with a new GA-B platform, likely to underpin the
Peugeot 508 plug-in hybrid to offer 29g/km CO2
Peugeot has swiftly followed up news of its 3008 plug-in hybrid with the announcement that its 508 and 508 SW models are also getting PHEV power.
Mercedes-Benz EQC nets five-star rating in latest Euro NCAP tests
Mercedes’ new EQC electric SUV has become one of seven cars to score a five-star rating in the latest batch of Euro NCAP tests –
Iveco to be spun off under CNH Industrial plans
CNH Industrial is to split its on and off-highway businesses into two separate companies.
UPS collaborates with Tevva to develop 400km range hybrid electric truck
UPS has introduced a new line of range-extended electric vehicles to its UK fleet, bringing a 400km range that overcomes key EV issues for the
Spotlight: Nissan Juke
After a decade, Nissan has revealed the new trend-setting Juke and it’s a big step up, finds Jonathan Musk.
Hyundai takes the wraps off the new i10
Wider and longer, the new Hyundai i10 has been revealed ahead of its official debut at the forthcoming Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) next week, with
EVs increasingly hitting price parity with ICE vehicles in Europe, finds LeasePlan
The pricing gap between electric vehicles and petrol/diesels continues to close fast, bringing Europe in general ever close to that crucial tipping point while some
Avis ties up with Ford to connect 14,000 vehicles in rental fleet
Avis Budget Group is connecting more than 14,000 Ford vehicles in its European fleet, bringing a number of benefits to customers.
Lina Konstantinopoulou named secretary general of EuroRAP
The European Road Assessment Programme (EuroRAP) has appointed Lina Konstantinopoulou as secretary general in Brussels.
Škoda Scala gets rally-inspired Monte Carlo trim
Škoda is expanding the line-up for its Scala hatchback with a new sporty Monte Carlo trim that pays home to the carmaker’s rally history.
Kia debuts XCeed and Ceed Sportswagon plug-in hybrids
Kia is adding the first plug-in hybrid variants to its Ceed range as it looks to expand powertrain options across its wider vehicle line-up.
Trak Global Group to expand activities on back of new investment
Telematics technology firm Trak Global Group is to expand operations and develop new services after securing new growth capital investment of more than £40m (€44m).
Samsara augments tachograph solution with live tacho status
Samsara is expanding its tachograph solution to include live tacho status and instant tacho analysis, providing a comprehensive tachograph solution that covers all compliance needs.
Electric vehicles becoming increasingly cleaner than petrols and diesels
Britain’s switch to ‘greener’ electricity is driving the eco benefits of electric vehicles compared to petrols or diesels – even taking battery manufacture into account.
Future Kia and Hyundai vehicles could come with foldable e-scooter
A new on-board e-scooter could be featured on future Hyundai and Kia vehicles to enable first and last-mile mobility.
Toyota and Suzuki form capital tie-up
Toyota and Suzuki have entered a capital alliance agreement, taking stakes in each other to cement the firms’ long-term partnership on areas such as autonomous
CarNext.com appoints Maarten van Neerven as chief finance officer
LeasePlan’s CarNext.com digital pan-European used-car marketplace has appointed Maarten van Neerven as chief financial officer (CFO), effective 1 September 2019.
New Citroën Berlingo shows true grit in World Rally testing
Citroën UK has put its new Berlingo van through a gruelling test of its abilities with the help of the Citroën World Rally crew, Esapekka
Hyundai quietly removes Kona Diesel
Hyundai has removed the Kona Diesel from its line-up, just a year after its launch.
SEAT Tarraco plug-in hybrid to offer 50km+ range
SEAT is launching a plug-in hybrid version of the Tarraco large SUV, offering sub-50g/km emissions (WLTP) and marking the brand’s first-ever PHEV model.
Vattenfall and NewMotion tie-up to bring increased UK charging options
Swedish energy group Vattenfall and smart charging solutions provider NewMotion have signed a new roaming agreement that will offer drivers access to more charge points
Electric vehicle registrations double in July
Demand for battery electric vehicles in the EU doubled in July, as growth returned to the overall car market.
Mercedes-Benz EQV electric MPV brings 405km range
Mercedes-Benz is introducing a second fully electric vehicle into its EQ line-up in the form of an eight-seater MPV.
Dr Stefan Koch named MD of LeasePlan Germany
Dr Stefan Koch has been appointed as second managing director of LeasePlan Germany, alongside Roland Meyer.
VW expands charging facilities at German sites
Volkswagen is to install 4,000 charging points at its 10 German sites by 2025.
Bridgestone EMEA accelerates transition into mobility provider with senior leadership changes
Bridgestone EMEA is making a number of senior leadership changes as it moves into new sectors, including fleet and mobility solutions, and looks to strengthen
Mercedes launches A and B-Class plug-in hybrids
Mercedes-Benz is rolling out its third-generation plug-in hybrid technology to the A and B-Class line-ups as part of its EQ Power range.
Swiss fleet registrations down 2.7% in July
The Swiss car market saw some ups and downs in July, including a slight fall in true fleet registrations.
Shell’s first fast chargers go live in Singapore
Shell New Energies subsidiary Greenlots has started the installation of fast chargers in Singapore as part of wider global plans to expand access to EV
Speed is best predictor of car crashes, finds telematics-based research
Speeding has been identified as the riskiest kind of aggressive driving as well as a strong predictor of crashes, according to new telematics-based research.
Second-gen Nissan Juke to get ProPilot tech
Nissan has issued the latest teaser image of its second-generation Juke compact SUV, which will debut new technologies, including ProPilot.
Chevin appoints new board members to drive global growth
Chevin Fleet Solutions has announced two additions to its board of directors, including Will Wycks who has joined the company as global marketing director, and Ray
Next-gen JLR 3D head-up display could improve driver reaction times
Jaguar Land Rover is working on a next-generation head-up display system that has the potential to improve reaction times to road hazards significantly.
Share fleet best practice at new RoSPA international forum
A new forum that enables fleets to share health and safety best practice and work with local fleet professionals in the Middle East has launched
