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New EU agreement could see improved cross border road safety standardisation
Roads across the EU will be subject to minimum road infrastructure standards, in what’s being called a significant boost for road safety.
European auto industry expresses concerns over new vehicle safety measures
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has responded to yesterday’s (21 February) vote on new vehicle safety equipment, broadly welcoming the move but expressing concerns
EU commercial vehicle registrations reach highest January volume ever
EU commercial vehicle registrations recorded their highest January volume ever last month.
BMW and Daimler invest more than €1bn in mobility JVs
BMW Group and Daimler AG have announced they’re investing more than €1bn in their joint mobility services provider as they outline further details of the
AEB on track to become mandatory from 2022
MEPs have given the green light to making driver assistance features including Automated Emergency Braking (AEB) standard on new cars within three years.
Pod Point expands commercial charging operations in Norway
London-headquartered charging firm Pod Point is ramping up its commercial charging services in Norway, including a new agreement with Peppes Pizza.
In-vehicle technology plays ‘vital role’ in tackling speeding
The importance of making future in-vehicle safety technologies standard on new cars has come under the spotlight this week ahead of tomorrow’s vote in the
New Vulog tech opens up mobility services
Vulog has updated its AiMA (Artificial Intelligence Mobility Applied) platform to enable operators with single fleets to offer multiple usage possibilities, opening up the mobility
TomTom, Moovit and Microsoft partner for mobility solution
MaaS provider Moovit has teamed up with TomTom and Microsoft’s Azure Maps to create a new multi-modal trip planner intended to help developers build more
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance invests in Chinese EV charging start-up
Alliance Ventures, the strategic venture capital arm of Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, has invested in Chinese EV charging platform start-up PowerShare in a move to help drive EV
Autorama implements Ebbon-Dacs’ Leaselink platform
UK-based vehicle leasing firm Autorama Group has selected Ebbon-Dacs’ Leaselink e-procurement platform to handle all new vehicle orders and generate operating efficiencies across the business.
Sofico reports record results on back of growth strategy
Sofico has ended its 30th anniversary year with record results, driven by its growth strategy and product innovations.
ONE Lease deploys telematics to drive fleet management
French leasing and fleet management specialist ONE Lease is introducing the TomTom Telematics connected car solution across its entire fleet in a move to improve
New Ford Focus ST revealed with diesel engine
Ford has revealed the new Focus ST, which brings new powertrains and technology intended to make it the most responsive and agile Focus ST ever.
eDriving appoints customer success director EMEA
eDriving has appointed Nick List as customer success director for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
Honda confirms plans to close Swindon
Honda has confirmed reports that it’s planning to close its Swindon vehicle manufacturing plant in 2021 – a move labelled by business secretary Greg Clark
Inrix research maps out urban congestion globally
The worst cities globally to be a driver are European cities followed by Latin American cities.
European and Chinese automakers to work more closely on EVs and connected cars
European and Chinese automakers have signed a cooperation agreement that will see them collaborate further in the future, including on electric cars and connected vehicles.
EU new car market recovering from WLTP toll
The impact of the WLTP cycle introduction continues to rumble on, albeit on a lesser scale than in previous months.
Audi to reveal next stage in electric mobility at Geneva
Audi has revealed first sketches of its “next stage in electric mobility”; the Audi Q4 e-tron electric car concept.
The cost to the car market of a no-deal Brexit
LMC Automotive’s European Light Vehicle Trade Flow Forecast reveals where some of the biggest risks lie in the event of a no-deal Brexit. Managing director
First interior shot and Honda Urban EV details revealed
Ahead of the Geneva Motor Show 2019, Honda has revealed the first image of the prototype dashboard of its hotly anticipated battery-electric Urban EV hatchback.
LeasePlan results see 4.4% rise in serviced fleet
LeasePlan has reported its fourth quarter and full-year 2018 results, which saw its global serviced fleet rise 4.4% while its net result was up for
Ford warns of UK exit if ‘catastrophic’ no-deal Brexit goes ahead
Ford is said to be ramping up plans to ship production out of the UK in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
SPIE empowers IONITY electric car rapid charging across Europe
SPIE has been made responsible for the planning and design of IONITY electric charging stations at strategic locations across Europe.
Global campaign to help fleets prioritise safety and sustainability
A new global campaign that enables fleets of any size, anywhere to prevent crashes and reduce pollution caused by vehicles used for work purposes has
Shortlist for UK Car of the Year 2019 announced
The full list of the UK Car of the Year Awards 2019 category winners has been revealed ahead of next month’s announcement of the overall
Vauxhall/Opel teases electric Corsa ahead of launch this year
Vauxhall/Opel has published a teaser image of the new Corsa, which launches later this year in its first-ever electric guise.
ALD posts record fleet growth in 2018
ALD Automotive has reported full-year 2018 results including record total fleet growth, helped by rising personal leasing and electric/hybrid take-up.
New platform allows multiple mobility services to be run from one fleet
A new mobility management platform has been developed that enables firms such as OEMs and rental or leasing companies to offer multiple mobility services from
Expert line-up for 2019 International Fleet Meeting
Further details have been revealed of the expert line-up for this year’s International Fleet Meeting, which is being held once again at the Geneva Motor
Volkswagen Financial Services acquires Fleet Logistics
Volkswagen Financial Services has acquired a 60% share in Fleet Logistics as it looks to create a brand-neutral global fleet and mobility management specialist.
eDriving appoints vice president of strategic partnerships
Driver risk management specialist eDriving has appointed Eric Shishko as vice president of strategic partnerships.
Jaguar Land Rover posts €3bn loss
Jaguar Land Rover has reported a £3.4bn (€3bn) loss for the last three months of 2018 after being hit by both declining sales in China
New test to benchmark real-life NOx emissions from urban driving
A new real-life testing methodology that will allow the NOx emissions performance of vehicles to be fairly compared in urban scenarios has been given the
ALD Automotive and E.ON partner for e-mobility solutions
ALD Automotive and energy firm E.ON have signed a strategic partnership to jointly develop and market digital enhanced mobility, financing, and energy services to bring a
Revised Passat to bring semi-autonomous tech and extra PHEV range
Volkswagen has revealed its facelifted Passat estate and saloon, which will arrive this autumn with a wealth of extra technology as well as updated engines,
New report charts multinationals’ progress in switching to EVs
The Climate Group has published a new report showing the progress made by multinationals making the switch to EVs under the first year of its
Road Test: Opel Combo Life
The answer to small families’ mobility woes isn’t always SUV-shaped, explains Alex Grant.
Fastned and Van der Valk partner for fast charging stations
Fastned has opened a fast charging station at Van der Valk Hotel Gladbeck in Germany as part of a new collaboration.
KAR completes acquisition of CarsOnTheWeb
Global remarketing giant KAR Auction Services has finalised its acquisition of Belgium-based online vehicle auction firm CarsOnTheWeb (COTW).
Brexit plays role in Nissan’s X-Trail production U-turn
Nissan has confirmed that it’s axeing plans to move production of the next-gen X-Trail for the European market to Sunderland in the UK as it
French true fleets down in Q4 but up for 2018 full year
The French true fleet market saw a bumpy last quarter to 2018 but remained up for the full year, according to latest figures from Dataforce.
Road Test: Volvo V60
Volvo’s compact executive wagon gives plenty for rivals to worry about, says Alex Grant.
Real-world fleet fuel gap stabilised in run up to WLTP
The gap between official and real-world fuel consumption/CO2 emissions plateaued in 2017 for the first time in years, including for company cars.
CityMakers Programme demos mobility and EV solutions
Solutions to fleet-related issues with mobility and e-mobility have been developed under a new innovation programme taking place in France.
Arval renews Talent Care Programme for 2019
Arval is to run its Talent Care Programme again in 2019, building on from the lessons learnt from the past year.
Enterprise expands into Egypt under new partnership
Enterprise Holdings has expanded into Egypt as it looks to take advantage of economic growth in the region and a growing interest in car sharing, leasing
Shell expands EV push in America with Greenlots acquisition
Shell has acquired US-based EV charging specialist Greenlots as it looks to accelerate its electric vehicle infrastructure deployment and management in the US.
Renault to advance electrification plans with fifth-gen Clio
Renault has previewed the fifth-generation Clio, which makes its debut at the Geneva Motor Show and will play a key role in the brand’s plans
Diesel sees lowest European new car market share since 2001
The European new car market remained stable during 2018, with alternatively fuelled vehicles seeing their best-every year while diesel registrations hit a low.
