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Volkswagen Group redesigns fleet site
The Volkswagen Group has relaunched its international fleet website to bring added benefits for operators.
First Drive: Peugeot 508
Peugeot goes premium with the 508 – and convincingly, too. By Alex Grant.
Škoda hints at new model with Vision RS concept
Škoda has revealed its Vision RS concept, which debuts at the 2018 Paris Motor Show and shows possible future model plans as well as its
Arkana coupé-crossover to spearhead Renault growth plans
Renault has unveiled its Arkana coupé-crossover at the 2018 Moscow Motor Show as it outlines the importance of the model to its international growth plans.
Switch to WLTP helps European new car market hit nine-year high
The European new car market continued its strong performance in July as registrations reached their highest monthly volume since July 2009.
Ford ride-share solution starts targeting businesses
Ford has expanded its Chariot ride-sharing shuttle service in London as it extends the focus to companies and campuses in Europe.
Kia teases new ProCeed
Kia has issued a teaser image of the all-new ProCeed ahead of its debut at the Paris Motor Show in October.
Bott to showcase Vario modular van racking solution at IAA 2018
The space-saving benefits of Bott’s Vario van racking solution are to be spotlighted at the company’s stand at next month’s IAA commercial vehicle show in
Škoda UK to grow used car sales volumes with help of Indicata
Škoda UK has deployed the Indicata online used vehicle management system to expand used car sales volumes across its UK dealer network.
Fleet benefits of latest vehicle tech spotlighted in new guide
The role of vehicle technology in reducing road risk for fleets has come under focus in a new report from road safety charity Brake’s fleet
Chevin targets continued European growth with expanded team
Chevin Fleet Solutions has expanded its EMEA team with two additional staff members as it reports continued growth in Europe.
Italian true fleet market hits 10-year high in July
The Italian true fleet market saw its best July since 2008 while the Nissan Leaf also put in a notable performance, according to latest Dataforce
Sixt creates new global structure for key account management
Sixt is placing its key account management under uniform global control in a move to help European SMEs with their mobility needs.
Alphabet expands into Russia
Alphabet has launched a range of operational and financial leasing services in Russia under a collaboration with local leasing firm Major Profi.
Toyota and Uber extend autonomous car partnership
Toyota and Uber are to co-develop an autonomous ride-sharing service, scheduled to launch in 2021.
Toyota revives ‘Corolla’ name in Europe
The replacement for the Toyota Auris will be named ‘Corolla’, bringing Europe in line with other global markets for the first time since 2006.
Jaguar Land Rover ‘virtual eyes’ could increase trust in autonomous cars
Self-driving pods are being fitted with virtual eyes from Jaguar Land Rover as part of research into engaging road user trust into autonomous vehicles.
Volkswagen to launch digital fleet services and car sharing
Volkswagen is to expand into digital services for fleets and mobility solutions such as car sharing as it positions itself as a provider of both
Kodiaq becomes first Škoda SUV to get vRS version
Škoda has given a sneak preview of its forthcoming Kodiaq vRS, which becomes the first SUV ever to join its vRS line-up.
Manufacturer Profile: Honda
Last year, Honda managed to overtake Hyundai to 5th place in the global automotive market rankings. The Japanese company is now setting its sights on
UK true fleet returns to growth in July
The UK true fleet sector recorded growth of 1.4% in July, following a July performance that saw it finish in the red by just 29
Spanish true fleet market scores highest-ever market share
The true fleet market in Spain put in an impressive performance in July, scoring a 20.8% rise, and providing it with its highest-ever market share.
Opel previews 2019 Corsa
Opel/Vauxhall has previewed some of the design cues of the 2019 Corsa, with a new electric coupe-SUV concept car.
Renault to launch new Arkana crossover
Renault has revealed its forthcoming C-segment crossover will be named Arkana as it publishes a teaser image.
Gig economy drivers more likely to crash
Self-employed courier or taxi drivers could be significantly more likely to crash due to work pressures.
UK fleet replacement cycles much shorter than in Europe
UK fleets are keeping their cars and vans almost two years less than the European average, new research from Arval finds.
Interview: ALD Automotive’s Thierry Faure on the benefits of centralised fleet management
Centralised fleet management agreements can achieve significant economies of scale, ALD Automotive’s Thierry Faure tells Curtis Hutchinson.
Colin Porter joins White Clarke Group as business development consultant
White Clarke Group has appointed Colin Porter as business development consultant.
Solid July performance drives German true fleet YTD growth
Following two relatively weak months, the German true fleet market saw a more robust performance in July, latest figures from Dataforce show.
Audi debuts PAYG rental scheme in UK
Audi has launched its On Demand short-term rental scheme in the UK, offering a range of models for hire.
Sixt reports record half-year results
Sixt Group is reporting the best half-year in its history, driven by a seasonally stronger second quarter and demand for its rental and leasing solutions.
Cox Automotive launches mobility division
Cox Automotive has launched a new business division in the United States, recognising the global growth of Mobility as a Service (MaaS).
DS adds built-in dash cam option to DS 7 range
DS Automobiles has added new options for DS 7 Crossback customers, including a new ConnectedCAM that equips the car with an in-built dash cam that
MG to relaunch in Europe with electric SUV
Chinese manufacturer SAIC is relaunching the MG brand in markets outside the UK next year, starting with an electric version of the ZS compact SUV.
First Drive: Hyundai Kona Electric
Hyundai’s electric SUV marks a tipping point for EVs, but there’s a catch. By Alex Grant.
Updated Honda HR-V launches without diesel
Honda is claiming higher-quality materials and improved refinement from its refreshed HR-V SUV, but early versions won’t be available with a diesel engine.
Volkswagen Financial Services UK launches new Rent-a-Car service
Volkswagen Financial Services UK is introducing a new short-term rental service designed to offer a clear pricing and simple process and easy pick-ups from showrooms.
Spotlight: Jeep Wrangler
The plethora of modern interpretations of the SUV hasn’t stopped the original models of cars fitting that description doing what they do best. The latest
First Drive: Jeep Renegade
The junior Jeep is taking a step towards a diesel-free future, explains Alex Grant.
The fight for cyber security
Today’s vehicles have a huge amount of computer power and future autonomous and connected cars will see this level increase. This means the fight against
Mazda to advance ICE engine efficiencies
Mazda has joined forces with Saudi Aramco, the state-owned oil company of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science
Sixt makes New York City debut
Mobility services specialist Sixt has opened its first location in New York City.
Sixt to offer Mydriver service through Amadeus
The Sixt Mydriver service can now be booked through Amadeus Transfers, providing travellers with easier access to chauffeur services.
Global automotive sales in focus: June
Established automotive markets were mostly responsible for a 4.2% increase in sales in June, while South America and Eastern Europe struggled. By John Challen.
LeasePlan grows profits and global fleet
LeasePlan has reported strong underlying net result growth in Q2 as well as an increase in its serviced fleet.
VW Group to recall plug-ins over poisonous materials
The Volkswagen Group has notified Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) of a potential recall of its plug-in vehicles, having discovered poisonous cadmium in part
CO2 rises growing for NEDC Correlated cars
Popular fleet segments including medium and large SUVs are being hit by the largest increases in CO2 under the new WLTP fuel economy cycle –
Lex Autolease MD set to retire
Tim Porter is to retire from UK leasing giant Lex Autolease in late October after some five years as managing director.
Trakm8 expands into new manufacturing facility
Tracking firm Trakm8 has invested in a new manufacturing facility in the UK as it looks to increase production capacity in response to demand.
Rob Thomas joins DS Automobiles in new UK sales director role
DS Automobiles has appointed Rob Thomas as to the newly created role of UK sales director.
Leasys names new CEO
Leasys has appointed Alberto Grippo as its new chief executive officer as it announces a number of other changes.
