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Volvo’s Polestar reveals first markets for debut plug-in hybrid
Volvo’s spin-off performance subsidiary has announced the first six markets for its Polestar 1 plug-in hybrid.
Alphabet fleet hits 50,000th vehicle landmark in Spain
Alphabet has reached the milestone of managing more than 50,000 vehicles in Spain some 15 years after it opened operations there.
Mazda’s plans for autonomous tech to keep driver in control
Mazda has outlined its plans for the driver to remain central to the driving process as it rolls out semi-autonomous technologies focused on providing back-up
EU passenger car registrations up 4.1% for YtD
The European new car market continued its positive growth in November, with registrations up 5.9% for the month and 4.1% for the year to date.
ABAX expands into Germany under European growth plans
Norwegian telematics company ABAX has expanded into Germany with an office in Berlin.
Pilot project enables Smarts to be used as fully mobile ‘postboxes’
Smart is expanding on its Ready to Drop+ logistics trials with a new project in Hamburg that enables Smart cars to be used as a
Fiat Punto scores first-ever Euro NCAP zero-star rating
Euro NCAP has given the Fiat Punto its first-ever zero-star rating as it highlights how older cars are falling behind on modern safety standards.
New mobility service to pilot in Stuttgart
Daimler’s Moovel subsidiary and the Stuttgarter Strassenbahnen AG (SSB) are to trial a new mobility solution in Stuttgart that will pave the way for the
EDF to convert whole car fleet to EVs by 2030
French utility EDF Group has become the latest multinational to join the EV100 initiative as it commits to switching to its entire car fleet to
ALD explores employee mobility solutions under DataCity Paris
ALD is using this year’s DataCity Paris innovation programme to help develop future solutions targeting employee mobility.
Thibaut Carpentier named director of Parcours
French rental firm Parcours has named Thibaut Carpentier as its director.
Road Test: Volkswagen Polo
The Polo does so much, so well, that it could tempt buyers out of the Golf, reckons Alex Grant.
WEX Europe Services French sales chief to expand role
Isabelle Fetzer, who was appointed as WEX Europe Services’ head of sales – France in June, is to also head up Belgium and the Netherlands.
Will Mexicans wave goodbye to traditional vehicle ownership?
Alfredo Hernandez, country director for Autorola Mexico reveals how the new and used car markets continue to grow amid changing car procurement trends.
The EV charging arms race
Craig Thomas looks at plans by car manufacturers to collaborate on a pan-European EV charging network.
Cleaner petrol engine developed by Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance and Daimler
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance and Daimler have together developed a new petrol engine, said to be cleaner, more efficient and offer more torque.
Ebbon-Dacs upgrades Leaselink
Ebbon-Dacs has updated its Leaselink e-procurement platform in a move to enhance functionality for its contract hire and leasing firm end-users.
EU to tighten car approval rules to prevent repeat Dieselgate
Stricter car approval and testing rules could be in place by September 2020, helping to prevent another ‘Dieselgate’ saga taking place.
EU-LIVE takes on the Twizy with new EV mobility solution
The European EU-LIVE consortium has revealed a new electrified mobility solution for the L5e category – a segment in-between two and four wheels with speeds
PSA CEO named ACEA president for 2018
Carlos Tavares, CEO of Groupe PSA, is to take over as the president of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) for 2018.
ALD to use Microsoft platform for smart mobility solutions
ALD is to develop solutions to provide packaged smart mobility services with the help of Microsoft.
Cybersecurity concerns curbing demand for connected cars
Nearly half of consumers (49%) of consumers do not own and do not plan to own connected cars in the future as cybersecurity concerns impact
New Mercedes-Benz Sprinter gets connected solutions and electric version
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will bring a holistic approach to van operations, offering latest connectivity to bring an integrated system solution along with an all-electric
Ford Transit Connect and Transit Courier get new engine tech
Ford has revealed its updated Transit Connect and Courier LCVs, which will get updated engines and styling as well as new driver assistance technologies when
ALD Automotive launches global fleet reporting solution
ALD Automotive has announced the launch of GlobalFleetReporting.com (GFR) – a new solution that consolidates fleet management data from multiple sources, including third party data.
Renault prepares 1,000 connected-Méganes for fleet customers
Vehicle operators in France can now sign up for real-world trials of 1,000 Renault Mégane equipped with vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2X) connectivity solutions to
Jeep confirms plug-in hybrid power for new Wrangler
Jeep‘s new Wrangler will include plug-in hybrid power, the American company has confirmed.
Road Safety: An investigation into work-related deaths and accidents
How safe are the streets for fleet drivers and what is being done to reduce accidents? Dave Moss talks to people trying to make a
Opel Grandland X gets top-of-the-range trim
Opel has introduced a new top-of-the-range variant and diesel engine for its Grandland X SUV.
Alphabet Italia appoints new CEO
Alphabet Italia has named Andrea Castronovo as its new chief executive officer, effective 1 February 2018.
Toyota plant to produce electricity and hydrogen from renewables
Toyota is to build a power plant capable of producing water, electricity and hydrogen using bio-waste as a fuel.
More electric range for BMW i8 Coupé and Roadster introduced
BMW has revealed the production version of the new i8 Roadster and new Coupé at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
Electric vehicle adoption has reached a turning point, says Jato Dynamics
This year has represented a turning point for electric vehicle adoption, with sales in key regions increasing significantly, Jato Dynamics says.
Porsche puts PHEV chauffeur fleet to test in London
Porsche is deploying a six-month trial of a fleet of plug-in hybrid chauffeur cars in London as part of research into transport solutions.
E-Pace and DS7 Crossback score five-star Euro NCAP ratings
Carmakers have been praised for their work in vehicle safety as latest Euro NCAP ratings show all eight vehicles achieved five-star results, supported by standard-fit
AFVs take-up soars as diesel records lowest market share in a decade
AFVs (alternative fuel vehicles) recorded a 5.5% share of the European new car market in October, following a 9.9% decline in diesel registrations.
True fleet market up 21% in France as diesel registrations stay strong
The French true fleet market outperformed the rest of the EU-5 in October, with registrations up 20.8% to more than 43,000 units.
5th International Fleet Meeting in Geneva to bring expert industry insights
Fleet operators can once again sign up to the International Fleet Meeting at the Geneva Motor Show to access a wealth of opportunities to network
Maserati Deutschland appoints two new fleet contacts
Maserati Deutschland has appointed Chan Uk Jun and Florian Binner as fleet sales managers for Central Europe.
Askul announces total switch to EVs and renewable energy by 2030
Askul Corporation becomes first company to simultaneously join The Climate Group’s global electric campaigns: making the switch to 100% renewable power and transport by 2030.
Major fuel companies to host pan-European EV charging network
Four of Europe’s largest forecourt operators have signed up to host ultra-fast electric vehicle charging points under strategic partnerships with the manufacturer-backed pan-European Ionity network,
Infiniti QX50 to debut industry-first petrol engine tech
Infiniti has unveiled its forthcoming QX50 SUV ahead of its debut at the LA Motor Show next week.
Refreshed Transit Custom goes on sale next month with 148g/km ECOnetic variant
Ford’s updated Transit Custom is available to order from next month, bringing an upgraded exterior and interior and a new 148g/km Econetic variant.
Latest cloud technology opens up Sofico’s Miles solution to connected car and mobility uses
Sofico has updated its Miles software system with a new services platform built upon the latest cloud technology, enabling its use in an array of
Road Test: Smart ForFour Electric Drive
Smart’s first four-seat EV is clever, but compromised, says Alex Grant.
Steffen Giebler appointed corporate sales and remarketing director at Hyundai Motor Europe
Steffen Giebler has join Hyundai Motor to lead its corporate sales and remarketing activities in Europe as the company highlights the significance of the fleet
Uber covered up data hack for more than a year
Uber has admitted to concealing a data hack that saw personal data of 57 million of its ride-hailing users globally compromised.
UK True Fleet slumps while AFVs climb
In October, the British True Fleet market remained in a slump for the seventh consecutive month, while in contrast alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) increasingly buck
Arval to run Black Friday deals on long-term rental for SMEs
Arval’s SME Solutions division is to once again run exclusive offers on its long-term rental solutions for Black Friday.
ABB wins contract for 15 new fast chargers in Iceland
Iceland’s Reykjavik Energy has awarded a public sector tender to install 15 new fast chargers to ABB.
Ford and Zotye partner for China EV joint venture
Ford and privately owned Chinese automobile manufacturer Zotye have inked a deal to develop and manufacture electric vehicles under a new Chinese brand as they
