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Mazda to launch new sales operation in Greece
Mazda is to re-open new vehicle sales in Greece later this year, following a five-year absence.
Volkswagen Financial Services UK names new chief financial officer
Jean Smith has returned to Volkswagen Financial Services UK in the new role of chief financial officer.
UK’s Connexas Group acquires Seven Telematics
UK-based Connexas Group has acquired Seven Telematics in line with plans to further advance its connected vehicle and mobile worker strategy.
Karhoo Announces Eastern European Expansion
Karhoo has announced its expansion into Eastern Europe with the launch of its new office in Krakow, Poland.
Move petrol and diesel car ban to 2030, say UK government’s eco advisors
The UK government’s 2040 target of ending sales of new petrol and diesel cars/vans is too late to tackle climate change and should be moved
Innovation: Renault e-Tech hybrid technology
Renault’s e-Tech hybrid technology debuts next year in the Clio. Alex Grant looks at how the technology is expected to command a diesel-like share of
New Ford Transit brings increased payload and fuel efficiency
Ford has launched the latest version of its two-tonne Transit line at the 2019 Commercial Vehicle Show.
PSA embarks on electric offensive on commercial vehicles
PSA has provided a global preview of the forthcoming Peugeot Boxer and Citroën Relay electric vans at the 2019 CV Show in line with its
Jaguar Land Rover to pay drivers cryptocurrency in return for data
Jaguar Land Rover drivers will be able to earn cryptocurrency on the go in exchange for providing connected car data under new technology currently under
All-new Vauxhall/Opel Vivaro makes world debut
Vauxhall/Opel’s new Vivaro Van has received its world premiere at the CV Show ahead of its arrival this summer and next year’s launch of the
JLR considers offer on Addison Lee
Jaguar Land Rover is believed to be weighing up an offer on a majority stake in Addison Lee as it looks to expand its mobility
Avis app enhancements to bring faster rental services
Avis has updated its rental app to bring complete control of hiring, including straight-to-vehicle access.
Electrify America to expand fast-charging network under new partnerships
Electric charging network Electrify America is collaborating with nine additional companies to host more than 30 ultra-fast electric vehicle charging stations.
EU commercial vehicle registrations up 5.1% in Q1
EU commercial vehicle registrations increased for the third consecutive month (+4.1%) in March, pushing the Q1 total up 5.1% on the same period in 2018.
Tesla and Dacia attract brand loyalty in the German market
At first glance, Tesla and Dacia could not be more different, yet they have one thing in common: extreme customer loyalty.
Enterprise launches US’s first vehicle subscription service
Enterprise Holdings is to launch a new vehicle subscription service in the next month; said to be a first for the US car rental industry.
Whim mobility platform to launch in Japan
MaaS Global’s Whim mobility platform is to debut in Japan under a new partnership with real estate company Mitsui Fudosan.
Ford, GM and Toyota tie up on Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium
Ford, General Motors and Toyota have teamed up with engineering standards organisation SAE International to develop a new consortium to address the safety of automated
EU car registrations down 3.3% in Q1
Passenger car registrations in the EU fell 3.9% in March, bringing the year-to-date decline to 3.3%.
UK fleets invited to sign up to vehicle-to-grid trials
Fleets from across the UK are being invited to sign up to a new project that will test the viability of vehicle-to-grid technology as a
Ford to develop new electric vehicle with Rivian under $500m investment
Ford is to invest $500m (£387m / €448m) in US electric vehicle start-up Rivian in a deal that will also see the two firms work
ALD Automotive joins MaaS Alliance
ALD Automotive has joined MaaS Alliance, a public-private partnership creating the foundations for a common approach to Mobility as a Service.
Kia and Hyundai EVs to get smartphone performance control tech
Future Kia and Hyundai vehicles will feature technology which allows drivers to adjust seven major performance features through their smartphones.
$300m Drivy acquisition to create global car sharing leader
US car sharing giant Getaround has acquired European car sharing platform Drivy for $300m (£232m / 268m euros) in a move said to create the
Renault spearheads ambitious LCV growth plans with range renewal
Renault has taken the wraps off its heavily revised Master and Trafic and previewed the 2020 Kangoo as it plans for increased global LCV sales.
Automotive Glass Europe alliance expands to bring global fleet benefits
Automotive Glass Europe has expanded overseas in a move to bring added benefits for fleets and leasing/insurance companies.
Toyota Proace City to rival Berlingo, Partner, Combo trio
Toyota is expanding its LCV line-up with a new compact van that will sit below the existing midsize Proace.
Audi’s electric city car concept delivers next-level autonomous technology
Named the Audi AI:ME, the electric city car concept demonstrates level 4 autonomous driving technology, that allows its occupants to spend time doing other tasks
Karhoo expands mobility platform with Carey Chauffeur Services
Karhoo has expanded its taxi/PHV app booking platform with chauffeur car services from Carey.
New event to showcase latest connected and autonomous vehicle developments
UK low-emission vehicle research and consultancy organisation Cenex is to launch a new standalone event focused on connected and autonomous vehicle developments.
New Mercedes-Benz GLS aims to ruffle Range Rover feathers
Introducing new levels of luxury, the new GLS raises the bar to compete with Range Rover and the BMW X7, coming to Western Europe in
Mercedes-Benz shows seven-seat SUV concept in Shanghai
Named Concept GLB, the new Mercedes-Benz SUV features seven seats and a focus on spaciousness over sportiness, fitting in-between the GLA and GLC models.
Jaguar I-Pace scores triple win at 2019 World Car of the Year awards
The Jaguar I-Pace has become the first model ever to score three category wins at the World Car of the Year awards.
EVgo to roll out automatic charging across fast charging network
North American public fast charging network EVgo is deploying new automatic charging across all its CCS chargers.
Via launches on-demand ridesharing service in Tel Aviv
US technology firm Via has teamed up with Israeli public transit operator Dan Transportation to launch a new on-demand ridesharing service in Tel Aviv.
Canadian fleets and drivers offered incentives for switching to EVs
Canadian Transport Minister Marc Garneau has announced details of the Government’s green incentive programme, which will see drivers offered up to $5k for purchasing or
Audi S5, S6 and S7 get V6 mild hybrid diesel
Audi has updated its S5, S6 and S7 models with a new V6 diesel featuring mild hybrid tech to bring enhanced efficiency compared to the
Mobilleo adds ride-hailing to MaaS platform
Mobility platform Mobilleo has been updated with new ride hailing capability, bringing access to taxi, car rental, transfer and chauffeur services across Europe via one
Renault EZ-Flex concept addresses last-mile delivery challenges
Renault has developed a new concept electric vehicle to help get to grips with the challenges presented by last-mile deliveries.
New GeoTach digital tachograph solution available on Geotab Marketplace
New technology that enhances existing digital tachographs with cloud capability is now available on the Geotab Marketplace.
Mandatory vehicle safety standards get European Parliament go-ahead
New EU vehicle safety standards that will see features such as AEB and Intelligent Speed Assistance become mandatory on new cars from 2022 have received
Nissan Motor GB names new managing director
Nissan Motor GB has appointed Kalyana Sivagnanam as managing director with immediate effect.
VW unveils ID Roomzz electric SUV
Volkswagen has revealed its ID Roomzz seven-seater electric SUV concept ahead of the production model’s arrival in China from 2021.
Sixth-gen Corsa to bring considerably lower fuel and CO2 figures
Vauxhall/Opel’s sixth-generation Corsa will offer a considerable reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions; the result of a drastic weight loss as well as enhanced
UK true fleet sees lowest March figures since 2014
The UK’s true fleet sector has recorded another negative month in 2019 despite March traditionally being the strongest month of the year due to the
Ford concept explores ways to maximise future EV range
Ford has developed a new concept that will help maximise the driving range of the brand’s future EVs.
Polestar 2 to start production in China early 2020
Polestar has confirmed its Polestar 2 electric five-door fastback will start production from early 2020 in Luqiao, Zhejiang Province.
Winners of European Startup Prize for Mobility 2019 revealed
The winners of the 2019 European Startup Prize for Mobility 2019 have been announced, including the UK’s Karhoo taxi/PHV app booking service.
£1 vehicle rentals firm reaches first anniversary in UK
Rental platform DriiveMe, which lets travellers hire a car or a van for just £1, has reached its first anniversary in the UK.
UK, France and Spain to get Leasys’ U-Go car sharing scheme
Leasys, part of the FCA Bank Group, is to launch its U-Go peer-to-peer car sharing scheme in the UK, France and Spain as part of
LeasePlan Deutschland enhances EV proposition
LeasePlan Deutschland is offering electric vehicles on flexible long-term rental to help its leasing and fleet management customers deploy EVs quickly and easily.
