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First Drive: Hyundai Kona 1.6 CRDi diesel
Can diesel be the pick of the bunch for Hyundai’s fun Kona? By Jonathan Musk
ALD Automotive signs connected car partnership with Vinli
ALD Automotive has signed a deal with connected car platform provider Vinli in a move to enhance the driver experience and bring enhanced Total Cost
PSA’s Free2move Carsharing service makes US debut
PSA’s Free2Move Carsharing service has launched in Washington, marking its debut in the US.
Volkswagen and Mobileye to develop Israeli EV mobility service
Volkswagen is teaming up driver assistance systems provider Mobileye and Champion Motors to pioneer an autonomous electric ride-hailing service in Israel.
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi invests in Chinese self-driving tech start-up
Alliance Ventures, the strategic venture capital arm of Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, has become the lead strategic investor of Chinese self-driving tech start-up WeRide.ai, following completion of the
Microlise and Skywire tie-up to benefit Australian fleets
Telematics and proof of delivery provider Microlise has partnered with Sydney-headquartered enterprise mobility solutions supplier Skywire to offer its solutions in Asia Pacific.
UK true fleet hardest hit by WLTP
Although no European market – or channel – has escaped an impact from the introduction of WLTP, the UK seems to be the hardest hit
Daimler and Geely to form ride-hailing joint venture in China
Daimler and Geely are to tie up over a ride-hailing venture in China due to start operations in 2019.
The big picture: How telematics is helping fleets
The role of telematics in helping better manage global fleets is growing on the back of connected car technology, but centralisation is the key to
Take a proactive approach to WLTP or face rising costs, fleets told
Fleets must take action on vehicle selection to mitigate the impact of WLTP or face escalating costs.
Switch to autonomous vehicles to increase traffic jams along way
Urban congestion will get worse before it gets better under the switch to autonomous vehicles.
Kia and Hyundai to introduce solar-charging tech
Solar-charging technology that could increase fuel efficiency and range and cut CO2 is to make its way into new Kia and Hyundai cars.
EDF to install 1,500 V2G chargers for UK fleets
EDF Energy is offering UK business customers the option to install Vehicle to Grid (V2G) chargers to enable them to benefit from extra revenues while
Automotive finance and leasing industry to see rapid evolution, says Sofico
The next 30 years are likely to be the fastest-changing the automotive finance and leasing industry has ever seen as the sector migrates towards connected,
Big-data real-time tools on the cards from Cap HPI
Cap HPI has introduced a new data science team, aimed at offering a portfolio of real-time data tools and insight for customers.
Addison Lee aims for autonomous taxis by 2021
Addison Lee Group is aiming to have autonomous vehicles on its London fleet by 2021, following a collaborative agreement with software developer Oxbotica.
Senior changes at LeasePlan
LeasePlan UK managing director, Matt Dyer, has taken up a new role leading the leasing company’s operation in the United States, effective from 1 January.
6th International Fleet Meeting to cover sustainable car fleets and EVs
Details have been announced for the 6th International Fleet Meeting Geneva, which will place focus on salient fleet issues including greening the car fleet.
Volkswagen T-Cross joins compact crossover fray
Volkswagen has unveiled its T-Cross compact crossover, marking its debut in the compact crossover segment and further reinforcing its SUV plans.
Five stars for Hyundai Nexo in latest Euro NCAP testing
The hydrogen fuel cell powered Hyundai Nexo has been awarded the coveted five-star Euro NCAP crash test rating.
Škoda previews new Scala compact car technology
Škoda has revealed technology highlights of its forthcoming compact-sized Scala, which will include a mix of petrol and diesel turbo powered engines.
Tesla Model 3 due in Europe early 2019
Tesla will start taking orders for the Model 3 in Europe before the end of this year, ahead of first deliveries due early in 2019,
Almost half of cars still not WLTP tested, says Jato
Almost half of carmakers’ model ranges were not WLTP compliant at the start of October, according to Jato Dynamics, reflected by the Europe’s lowest September
Volvo invests in mobile rapid charging
Volvo Cars has invested in charging point company FreeWire Technologies, which has developed a cheaper and less labour-intensive solution for installing rapid chargers for electric
Volkswagen aims for 50% SUV sales share by 2025
Volkswagen has stepped up its SUV ambitions, planning a line-up of 30 models by 2025 and expecting them to account for half of its global
Manufacturer Profile: Volvo
How Volvo has transformed itself under Geely management.
Early Drive: 2019 BMW 3 Series
Neil Briscoe gets an early drive of the all-new, high-technology 3 Series in prototype form, to find out what’s in store for the next generation
Dyson confirms electric vehicle production in Singapore
Dyson has confirmed plans to construct its first automotive manufacturing facility in Singapore, with the first production car to roll off the line in 2021.
Briefing: Strategic Analytics report sheds light on global fleet risk practices
Fleets across the globe are leaving both themselves and their drivers exposed to road risk by a lack of a cohesive strategy, in particular with
eDriving driver safety app launches for right-hand drive markets
eDriving is rolling out its Mentor app-based driver safety solution for right-hand drive markets to help fleets reduce risk.
Euro NCAP tests to dispel confusion over assisted and automated driving
Euro NCAP has launched new assessments of driver assistance technologies as it warns that automated driving hype is dangerously confusing drivers.
Shell Power of Data survey: How attitudes to telematics are changing fast
In the third of our exclusive surveys, Shell and Fleet World analysed attitudes to telematics and emerging connected technologies from 252 industry executives to see
Shell acquires 15% stake in Toll4Europe
EuroShell Cards BV, part of the Shell Group, has acquired 15% of electronic european toll service provider Toll4Europe.
No-deal Brexit to bring ‘far-reaching impacts’, says European auto industry
Failure to strike a Brexit deal could see new car prices rocket while also massively disrupting the manufacturing process.
Spanish true fleet hits the rocks in September as WLTP kicks in
The Spanish true fleet market’s streak of 55 months’ consecutive growth ended rather harshly in September with the full implementation of the new WLTP cycle.
LeasePlan Germany adds plug-in cars to Click & Drive deals
Businesses in Germany can now access online leasing deals for hybrid and electric vehicles through LeasePlan’s Click & Drive offering.
Europcar launches new online account sign-up service for fleets
Europcar has introduced a new online service to simplify account opening for fleets of all sizes, bringing instant access to discounts.
First-ever BMW X7 brings rival to Range Rover
BMW has added a new flagship X7 model to its SUV line-up to bring the fight to the Range Rover and Mercedes-Benz GLS.
ETSC reveals 2018 fleet safety award winners
European fleets including Portugal’s CTT have been recognised for their efforts to improve road safety at work at this year’s European Transport Safety Council (ETSC)
UK’s ACFO to expand reach through European Fleet and Mobility Association
UK fleet decision-makers’ organisation ACFO has confirmed it is to join the recently formed European Fleet and Mobility Association (EUFMA) in a move to expand
EU new car registrations plummet as WLTP kicks in
The switch to the new WLTP test cycle brought a much-anticipated drop for September registrations in the EU, following a bumper August.
Renault and Brilliance accelerate electric LCV plans for China
Renault and Brilliance have taken the next steps in their plans for conventionally-powered and electric LCVs in China with a new agreement with Liaoning province.
German capital told to introduce diesel ban
Older diesel vehicles are to be banned in eight streets in Berlin by the end of March 2019 – with bans on diesels in further
Briefing: Findings from The Leasing Forum 2018
Whether it is the ownership vs usership debate or the overall concept of mobility as a service (MaaS), the leasing industry needs to be ready
Škoda to launch first true Golf rival
Škoda has revealed its forthcoming hatchback will be named Scala as it announces more details of the brand’s first like-for-like rival to the VW Golf,
Mazda appoints new European R&D vice president
Hajime Seikaku has taken over as vice president at Mazda Motor Europe’s R&D Centre.
Opel launches full-service leasing under Free2Move Lease banner
Opel is launching its own full service leasing offer under the Groupe PSA mobility brand Free2Move Lease.
Mobility-as-a-Service app launches in UK
A new Mobility-as-a-Service app that brings together thousands of public and private transportation providers including fleet and grey fleet vehicle usage under one platform is
Frederic Solari joins Microlise to spearhead Continental expansion
Former technology entrepreneur Frederic Solari has joined telematics and transport technology company Microlise as its new director of sales in France.
Briefing: Shell’s Future of Fleet report
A new report from Shell finds that alternative fuel types, new technologies and changing vehicle types are presenting major challenges for fleets in Europe. Natalie
eDriving and Munich Re team up for road risk reduction warranty
Fleets in the US are being offered access to a driver risk reduction programme that offers a money-back warranty.
