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Intelligent Telematics relocates European headquarters to Reading
Connected vehicle camera solutions specialist Intelligent Telematics has opened a new European headquarters in Reading as part of capital investment.
New A-Class previews small-car focus for Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz is to extend its small car line-up to eight model lines, likely to include an A-Class saloon and an electric vehicle, as it focuses
Facelifted Ford Ka+ ushers in new Active soft roader
Ford has revealed its facelifted Ka+ range, which debuts a new Ka+ Active softroader version as well as the Sync 3 infotainment system and the
Road Test: Kia Stonic
The Stonic gives Kia a conventional sub-Sportage crossover, at last, explains Alex Grant.
Alain Descat named first DS Automobiles UK managing director
DS Automobiles UK has appointed Alain Descat as its first managing director as the new DS 7 Crossback launches.
Europcar launches mobility platform in UK
Europcar UK has launched a new platform that provides access to the group’s full range of mobility services and how they’re being utilised.
Polestar drives EV plans under new appointment
Polestar has named Hans Pehrson as head of research and development and electric propulsion strategy as it ramps up for first orders of its Polestar 1
Key appointment for Cap HPI in Germany
Cap HPI has appointed Max Robert Mueller as future car value manager for Germany in line with its plans for global expansion.
Skoda previews hybrid small SUV with Geneva concept
Skoda has unveiled its Vision X urban crossover, which previews a third model for the brand’s expanding SUV line-up.
TomTom Telematics augments updated WEBFLEET with new PRO driver terminals
TomTom Telematics has launched a revamped version of its WEBFLEET tracking solution along with a new range of TomTom PRO driver terminals.
Mobility management to come under spotlight at 5th International Fleet Meeting
The topic of Mobility Management – Vision and Reality is to come under focus at next month’s 5th International Fleet Meeting at Geneva as a
Ford ride-share solution for commuters debuts in London
London commuters can now use a Ford ride-sharing service to plug gaps in public transport under a trial approved by TfL.
Stéphane Rénie to drive CSR and sustainable mobility at ALD
ALD Automotive sales and marketing Stéphane Rénie has assumed a new role as head of corporate & social responsibility (CSR).
Alphabet enhances EV portfolio under StreetScooter partnership
Alphabet has been named as the preferred operational leasing partner for StreetScooter GmbH in Germany and the Netherlands, expanding its electric vehicle portfolio.
Audi to lighten grid load under EV pilot project
Audi is following in the footsteps of carmakers such as Tesla, Mercedes and Nissan in exploring energy storage technology as it overcome concerns of the
Ebbon-Dacs secures ISO 27001 for information security
Online solutions provider Ebbon-Dacs has achieved ISO 27001 certification, ensuring it meets the data protection requirements of its major contract hire and leasing clients.
Mini UK appoints David George as new director
David George becomes the new director for Mini UK, with effect from 25 January.
EU Member States await verdict in EU legal action over air pollution
The UK and eight other EU Member States are waiting to see if they will face further legal action over persistent breaches of air pollution
Setting up smart fleet success in 2018
The past few years have seen huge advances in autonomous vehicles. Trials of wireless trucks travelling in convoy across Europe have been a success, and
BP to roll out EV rapid chargers in Europe
BP sites in the UK and Europe will get electric vehicle rapid chargers from later this year as the oil giant seeks to keep pace
SUV and petrol registrations drive EU car demand
EU car registrations rose 3.1% in 2017 as an uplift in demand for SUVs and petrol models helped drive the market.
Ford drives mobility plans with latest start-up acquisitions
Ford is bolstering its plans for mobility solutions for fleet, private drivers and cities globally with the acquisition of two further start-ups.
SAIC starts initial deliveries of Maxus EV80 electric vans
SAIC Mobility Europe, a division of Chinese vehicle manufacturer SAIC, has started deliveries of its zero-emission Maxus EV80 vans in Europe ahead of the brand’s
Verizon Telematics expands into Spain with Movildata acquisition
Verizon Telematics is continuing its European expansion with the acquisition of Spanish commercial vehicle and asset management company Movildata Internacional for an undisclosed amount.
WEX Europe Services Italy appoints new head of sales
WEX Europe Services, which owns and supplies the Esso Card in Europe, has promoted Luca Menicocci to head of sales for Italy as the company looks to
Alphabet Belgium reaches 50,000th vehicle milestone
Alphabet Belgium has put its 50,000th vehicle on the road.
EU commercial vehicle registrations up 3.2% in 2017
Commercial vehicle registrations in the EU rose 3.2% last year despite a 3.5% fall in December.
Pan-European ultra-fast charging network to focus on urban areas
Dutch charging firm Allego along with Nordic charge point operator Fortum Charge & Drive are planning to develop a pan-European interoperable charging network, focusing on
New Addison Lee digital global service covers more than 100 cities
Private hire company Addison Lee is launching a digital global service, allowing corporate customers to book journeys via its app in more than 100 cities worldwide.
Range Rover SV Coupé to debut at Geneva
Land Rover has confirmed it is launching a limited-edition two-door version of its Range Rover SUV, which will debut at the Geneva Motor Show.
JLR says production cutbacks are temporary
Jaguar Land Rover has said that cutbacks in production at its Halewood plant will be temporary as it responds to challenges from Brexit and the
Diesel decline and corporate mobility key trends for 2018, says Fleet Logistics
The continued decline of the diesel market share and the increased provision of total corporate mobility will be two of the key fleet trends for
Member states face EU infringement procedures over air quality breaches
Nine EU member states are being called into Brussels in a final push to get air pollution limits under legal limits.
New managing director at Peugeot Citroën DS in Germany
Rasmus Reuter is to assume the role of managing director Peugeot Citroën DS Automobiles in Germany effective 1 February 2018.
PSA Group CEO outlines plans for UK plants
PSA Group and the Unite union are in talks over the future of Vauxhall’s plants as Group CEO Carlos Tavares reaffirms his intentions to keep
Astrata expands into LCV telematics market
HGV telematics and fleet management provider Astrata has branched into the European LCV market with the launch of its new VanLinc solution.
PSA to electrify across all brands and reenter US market
PSA Group CEO Carlos Tavares has confirmed that every model of PSA vehicle will be offered with electrification as an option, at the Automotive News
ODO launches fleet management system for SMEs
A new fleet management system said to be a world-first for SMEs is now available for the UK market, with other markets planned to go
Bleak prospects for automotive in Europe, report finds
European vehicle manufacturing could fall to as low as 5% of the global market, if automotive executives’ predictions come true, according to KPMG’s Global Automotive
True fleet registrations bring mixed performance for ‘Big 5’
Europe’s ‘Big 5’ markets saw varying true fleet performances in December 2017, with Germany, the UK and Italy declining while France and Spain both registered
Europcar to launch global chauffeur service
Europcar Group is launching a new chauffeur service as part of its ongoing focus on meeting new mobility needs.
Road Test: Alfa Romeo Stelvio
Is Alfa’s first SUV a brand extension too far? Alex Grant doesn’t think so.
Goodyear pilots fleet services business model for car sharing providers
Car sharing firms using the Stratum platform in the US can now access a predictive tyre maintenance programme from Goodyear that could cut costs and downtime.
Infiniti to electrify all new models from 2021
Infiniti is to introduce its first pure electric vehicle from 2021 as it pushes ahead with plans to only launch vehicles with electrified powertrains from
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK & Ireland names new managing director
Arnaud Leclerc has joined Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK & Ireland as its new managing director, effective immediately.
EU car registrations up for fourth year running
Car registrations in the EU rose 3.4% in 2017 with all ‘big five’ markets seeing gains bar the UK.
Ford to double EV investment
Ford is more than doubling its investment in electric vehicles, reviving the Mach nameplate made famous by early Mustangs on a high-performance electric SUV due
2019 Kia Forte makes world debut at Detroit
Kia has unveiled its third-generation Forte compact sedan at the Detroit Motor Show, bringing improved fuel efficiency and enhanced styling.
2019 Audi A7 gets US debut at Detroit
Audi’s latest five-door luxury coupé A7 Sportback has made its debut at the Detroit Motor Show ahead of its US launch later this year.
Volkswagen springboards US market plans with new Jetta
Volkswagen has unveiled its seventh-generation Jetta saloon at the Detroit Motor Show as it realigns its North American strategy.
Epyx to launch 1link Service Network in Ireland
Epyx is to expand its 1link Service Network e-commerce platform into Ireland this year.
