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Low-emission fleet switch could cut more than 3m tonnes of CO2
Organisations attending the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos could cut more than three million tonnes of CO2 by switching to low-emission vehicles.
Audi On Demand scheme makes south-east Asia debut
Audi has expanded its On Demand car sharing scheme into Singapore, marking its debut in south-east Asia.
UK true fleet registrations remain downbeat in December
The UK true fleet sector ended 2017 with another month in the red but helped make up for even bigger losses elsewhere in the new
Nissan expands NASA collaboration on autonomous vehicles
Nissan and NASA are extending their research into autonomous mobility services under a new five-year collaboration.
New chair of ACEA Commercial Vehicle Board outlines priorities
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has named Joachim Drees, CEO of MAN Truck & Bus, its chair for 2018 as elected by the board.
PSA appoints new Vauxhall and Opel MD
Groupe PSA has appointed Stephen Norman as managing director of Vauxhall Motors and Opel Ireland, effective from 1 February.
Ford’s SYNC 3 equipped vehicles get Waze navigation
Ford and Waze have teamed up to offer the traffic and navigation app to all Ford vehicles equipped with SYNC 3.
UK Car of the Year class winners revealed
The UK Car of the Year judges have revealed their shortlist for this year’s award, with 13 cars named as class winners.
Hyundai Nexo fuel cell SUV to bring 800km range
Hyundai has revealed its Nexo fuel cell electric vehicle, which will provide a successor to the ix35 with increased power, range and performance when it goes
2017’s best-in-class Euro NCAP performers revealed
Euro NCAP has named its best performers for 2017, which saw Volkswagen take three of the six titles.
Volkswagen creates electric mobility division
The Volkswagen brand is to create an additional board of management division to oversee its electric mobility programme, launching on 1 February.
Europcar Group names new chief financial officer
Europcar Group has appointed Luc Peligry, as chief financial officer, supporting ongoing growth of the company.
GASAG and Ubitricity partner to offer new e-mobility solutions
GASAG and Ubitricity want to promote electromobility in cities with smart EV charge cables and pay-per-koliwatt-hour electricity tariffs.
Kia confirms 16 electrified vehicles by 2025
Kia has outlined plans to offer 16 electrified vehicles by 2025, including new hybrids, plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles, as well as an all-new hydrogen
Connected cars offer opportunity and reward, finds new study
Carmakers need to better demonstrate real-world benefits of connected cars with regards to safety, fuel economy and shorter journey times to engage customers and attract
Arval UK names new MD as Benoit Dilly moves on
Arval UK has appointed Miguel Cabaça as its new managing director following the departure of Benoit Dilly to another role within the BNP Paribas group.
VWFS Mexico deploys Miles platform
Volkswagen Financial Services in Mexico is implementing the Miles platform from global automotive finance, leasing and fleet software provider Sofico in a move to better
NAFA Vegas Fleet Workshops to focus on policies and sustainability
NAFA Fleet Management Association is to run two one-day, back-to-back workshops on Developing Fleet Policies and Creating Sustainable Fleets.
NETS launches Cost of Collisions calculator for fleets
A new Cost of Collisions Calculator is now available on The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) website to help employers measure their company’s
SEAT pilots grocery drop-offs into driver boots
SEAT has teamed up with urban mobility and parking solutions provider Saba to trial a new solution that can deliver drivers’ grocery shopping directly to
Arval creates director of international development role for François-Xavier Castille
Arval France managing director François-Xavier Castille has taken on the newly created role director of international development with immediate effect.
Robust LCV sales lead to expanded Groupe PSA production
Groupe PSA is to introduce a fourth production team and hire nearly 600 temporary employees by May 2018 at its Sevelnord plant in Hordain, France.
Over half of Norway’s new cars were hybrid or electric in 2017
Electric and hybrid vehicles accounted for more than half of Norway’s new car market during 2017, while petrol and diesel volumes were outpaced by plug-ins
Pan-European solution to help fleets shift to business mobility
A new service that can manage all business-related travel costs and make recommendations for optimising employee mobility is now available from TMC.
Kia to launch long range Niro EV
Kia Motors has confirmed the new Niro EV will have a “substantially larger range” than the competing Hyundai Ioniq.
Hyundai to develop Level 4 autonomous vehicles by 2021
Autonomous Hyundai models are to be tested in pilot smart cities across the globe from early next decade.
BMW becomes first carmaker to offer live safety data from Here
BMW is to offer real-time safety alerts from mid-2018 under a partnership with digital maps provider Here Technologies.
Deadline looms for entries for 2018 NAFA FLEXY awards
Global fleet management professionals have just weeks left to submit entries for NAFA’s 2018 Fleet Excellence Awards.
BMW and MINI ranges to adopt i3 traction control tech
BMW is set to roll out the traction control system from the i3 electric car across all future BMW and MINI products as it shows
New Brussels LEZ could lead to foreigners facing steep fines
A new environmental low emission zone (LEZ) has come into force in Brussels, Belgium, on 1 Jan 2018, which could lead to drivers facing large
Road fatalities in Ireland reach record low
The number of road deaths in Ireland fell 15% in 2017, according to new figures published by the country’s Road Safety Authority (RSA).
EU commercial vehicle registrations continue growth
Commercial vehicle registrations across the EU continued to grow in November despite a downturn in pace.
World’s ‘first’ zero-emission neutral vehicles created by Deutsche Post
Deutsche Post DHL Group is trialling particulate filters on StreetScooter test vans, said to create the first emissions-neutral vehicle.
Hyundai names Michael Stewart as UK fleet director
Nissan’s head of leasing, specialist fleet sales and rental Michael Stewart has joined Hyundai Motor UK as its new fleet director.
Daimler’s ViaVan JV to pilot ridesharing in Berlin
Berlin’s public transportation authority, Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG), has teamed up with the ViaVan joint venture between Mercedes-Benz Vans and US technology start-up Via to introduce
Volkswagen e-Crafter starts fleet trials
Volkwagen’s new e-Crafter van has started fleet trials with an international group of major customers.
Daimler acquires majority stake in French Uber rival
Daimler has acquired a majority stake in French Uber rival Chauffeur Privé, with a view to fully acquiring it by 2019.
Car sharing makes great strides in China, despite challenges
Car sharing is growing exponentially in China, due to still-inadequate public transport options and government efforts to stimulate the new energy vehicle (NEV) market. As
FCA launches Leasys in Belgium
Leasys, FCA Bank’s contract hire company, is continuing its drive for international expansion with its launch into Belgium as it looks to become one of
ABAX expands in Denmark with Fleetfinder acquisition
Telematics firm ABAX is continuing its European expansion plans with the acquisition of Danish tracking firm Fleetfinder for an undisclosed amount.
Honda previews dual-motor Insight hybrid
Honda will unveil a prototype of the next Insight hybrid at the Detroit Motor Show, featuring a new two-motor hybrid system aimed at rivalling the
Volkswagen subsidiary to install 2,800 charging points
Volkswagen Group subsidiary, Electrify America, is to install 2,800 electric vehicle charging points in 17 of the largest metropolitan areas in the United States during
Belgian charging network connects France and Netherlands
Belgium’s UNIT-E charging network has added 25 rapid chargers along key routes spanning between the French and Dutch borders, enabling easier long-distance travel for electric
Renault and Brilliance push ahead with Chinese LCV joint venture
Groupe Renault and China’s Brilliance have confirmed a deal on a joint venture to manufacture and sell LCVs in China under the Jinbei, Renault and
EQUA Index extended to electric vehicles
Emissions Analytics has extended its EQUA Index programme to test electric vehicles.
Denso acquires smartphone-as-a-key technology startup
Automotive parts and technology company, Denso, has acquired American company InfiniteKey, with a view to developing systems enabling smartphones to be used instead of vehicle
Toyota Motor Europe appoints new general manager fleet
Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has confirmed that Dimitris Tripospitis will take on the role of general manager fleet from 1 January.
50% Toyota global sales to be electrified by 2030
Toyota estimates half of the company’s global sales will be electrified by 2030.
European Parliament moves towards petrol and diesel phase-out
Manufacturers could soon face strict targets for electric and ultra-low emission vehicles as a share of their overall sales, as part of measures to phase
Arval white paper covers future for diesel on business fleets
Arval has published a white paper outlining current and future advice for fleets on vehicle choices.
New Toyota Fleet Mobility Solutions group prompts executive reshuffle
Toyota Motor Europe is to establish a new Fleet Mobility Solutions group as it looks to ensure a one-stop service for customers.
