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Road Test: Skoda Octavia Scout
The Scout is a fantastic all-rounder, but with a looming threat, explains Alex Grant.
Volvo helps foundations for self-driving Uber taxis
Volvo Cars has signed a non-exclusive framework with Uber to sell “tens of thousands” of vehicles with the hardware for autonomous driving on board, enabling
Mercedes-Benz Vans to electrify all commercial model ranges
Mercedes-Benz Vans has confirmed plans to offer all its commercial van model lines with electric drive, starting with the Electric Mercedes-Benz eVito van now available
Europcar Group opens new franchises in Middle East and Africa
Europcar Group has opened new franchises in nine countries for its Europcar and InterRent brands.
Residual value analysis: Hyundai i30
The latest vehicle to fall under the resale spotlight is the Hyundai i30. Dominic Galati passes judgement on the Korean C-segment contender.
Fleets offered chance to trial ALD digital parking app
ALD Automotive drivers and fleet managers in Austria are being offered the chance to trial a new digital parking app.
Vehicles re-tested under WLTP showing ‘greater than expected’ CO2 rises
Vehicles re-tested under the new WLTP fuel economy cycle are recording “greater than expected” CO2 emissions when figures are converted back to NEDC, JATO Dynamics
US pilot to open up ex-lease Toyota vehicles to rideshare drivers
A new product that will make previously leased Toyotas available for short-term rentals to rideshare drivers is to go on trial in the US.
LA Motor Show preview for new Mazda6
The Mazda6 will get updated styling, premium interior upgrades and new technology as part of a heavy upgrade due next year.
SEAT ‘guardian angel’ concept features breathalyser and black box tech
A new SEAT concept car featuring risk-reducing technology including a built-in breathalyser has gone on display at the Smart City Expo event in Barcelona.
German true fleet market recovers lustre
Germany’s true fleet market built on September’s narrow gain of 0.1% with a more positive performance in October.
European Parliament backs call for making driver assistance systems compulsory
The European Parliament has given its backing to a call for driver assistance systems such as autonomous emergency braking to be made standard on new
Fleet Renting drives shift to integrated mobility with Bynx
Mexico-based startup Fleet Renting has used technology from BynxFleet to drive its integrated mobility offering.
Siemens drives electromobility focus with Ubitricity investment
Siemens Energy Management is to work with Ubitricity to develop electromobility solutions including for fleets.
Audi develops sustainable diesel from water
Audi is to start producing ‘virtually CO2-neutral’ e-diesel from early next year, using renewable energy, water and CO2 taken from the atmosphere.
ARI pilots Alexa app
ARI is running a pilot on a new Alexa app that enables drivers to request and receive fleet data with voice commands.
LeasePlan programme to help large corporates switch to EVs
LeasePlan is launching a new electric vehicle pilot programme to help large corporates make the transition to electric vehicles.
Volvo XC60 ‘aces’ Euro NCAP tests
The new Volvo XC60 has become the best all-round performer in Euro NCAP’s 2017 tests to date, including setting one of the best adult occupant
Allianz to launch Europe-wide telematics services for carmakers
Allianz Worldwide Partners is to expand its portfolio of manufacturer-branded roadside assistance and warranty schemes with new telematics services for its automotive manufacturer clients.
Real-world fuel consumption gap hits 45% for company cars
The gap between official fuel consumption figures and real-world performance in the EU has quadrupled since 2001, hitting an all-time high, new figures suggest.
EU plans for 30% cut in emissions by 2030
The European Commission is looking to cut car and LCV emissions by 30% by 2030 under a proposal for post-2021 CO2 targets.
Mazda engines to target sub-EV CO2 emissions
Mazda is targeting a combustion engine with lower well-to-wheel CO2 emissions than an electric vehicle, as part of a suite of fuel-saving solutions to cater
Electric Corsa to debut in 2020 under Opel turnaround plans
Opel, and sibling Vauxhall, is to debut a next-generation electric Corsa and a plug-in hybrid version of its Grandland X crossover by 2020 under post-takeover
Radius launches telematics service in US
Radius Payment Solutions is expanding into the US with a range of fleet services, including tracking.
October registrations rise and fall across Western Europe
Car registrations grew by 4.6% in October in Western Europe year-on-year, according to the latest figures from LMC Automotive.
Eon confirms pan-European EV charging, with solutions for fleets
Utility company, Eon, has launched a Europe-wide electric mobility initiative, including ultra-fast workplace charging points and a network enabling EV drivers to get from the
Adding lightness to vehicles could reduce emissions by 40%
A new report has concluded that 40% of emissions could be cut by reducing vehicle mass.
SEAT deal with Telefónica to aid mobility solutions
SEAT has signed a deal with Spanish telecoms giant Telefónica as it looks to develop digitised mobility solutions.
Carmakers push ahead with plans for pan-European 350kW EV charging network
BMW Group, Daimler, Ford Motor Company and the Volkswagen Group have committed to plans to launch a network of 400 ultra-fast charging stations for electric
Road Test: Audi A4 Allroad Quattro
Audi’s lifestyle estate has never made more sense for fleets, reckons Alex Grant.
Enel enters U.S. electric mobility market
Italian utility company, Enel, has acquired charging point manufacturer eMotorWerks, with a view to incorporate its vehicle-to-grid technology platform as part of its global product
Global petrol demand could peak before 2030
Oil analysts have predicted peak demand for petrol could occur as soon as 2030, according to a report by Wood Mackenzie.
PSA and BNP Paribas close acquisition of Opel-Vauxhall financial ops
Opel and Vauxhall’s financial operations have now been hived off into a new automotive finance company, jointly owned by PSA and the French bank BNP
True fleet market plateaus in Germany
Germany’s true fleet sector slowed in September as the overall market declined and diesel registrations continued to slide.
Drivers on business trips more likely to take risks, finds new research
French drivers on work-related journeys are more likely to take risks behind the wheel, according to new research from Axa.
Interview: George de Boer, leader of connected car initiatives, TomTom Telematics
What will be the impact of autonomous vehicles? George de Boer, leader of connected car initiatives at TomTom Telematics, does some crystal ball gazing. By John
Remarketing notes: Peugeot 3008
In the first of a new series, Maarten Baljet looks at how popular fleet cars are when it comes to resale.
Aramex reduces delivery time and improves efficiency using what3word addresses
Aramex has used addressing solution what3words to improve delivery efficiency in Dubai.
Voltia webtool makes it easier to pick an electric van
Clean energy consultancy company, Voltia, has launched a free online tool aimed at helping businesses find electric light commercial vehicles to suit their fleet.
Cap to expand data operations under new director role
Cap HPI has appointed Debbie Cappell in the newly created role of data operations director as it looks to expand its data operation and speed
Premium refresh for Citroën C4 Cactus
Citroën will launch a heavily updated version of the C4 Cactus early next year, with toned down styling and a step up in refinement and
Tokyo Motor Show 2017
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Next Lexus LS to debut autonomous drive technology
Lexus has revealed a concept version of the next LS luxury saloon at the Tokyo Motor Show, confirming that the production version will debut fully
Toyota reveals long-range electric future
Toyota is sticking with hydrogen fuel cell technology despite pressing ahead with research into longer-range solid-state batteries, revealing two concepts at the Tokyo Motor Show
Mitsubishi hints at electric Evolution SUV
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has revived its Evolution high-performance line with a fully-electric crossover, revealed at the Tokyo Motor Show.
Honda enhances its future of EVs and plug-in hybrids
Honda has confirmed its future line up will include more hybrid vehicles and, for the first time, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) models from
Nissan showcases electric crossover and performance Leaf
As well as joining Formula E for the fifth season, Nissan has unveiled a brace of EV concepts at the Tokyo Motor Show 2017.
Mazda previews next-generation 3 and 6
Mazda has previewed its next-generation 3 and 6 models, outlining a product strategy which will combine more efficient combustion engines with electrification technology.
UK-Japanese auto trade remains strong, says SMMT
Demand for Japanese car brands has risen 38.2% over the past five years, while at the same time UK production of cars for the Japanese
Hyundai shows smaller, lighter, more efficient new engines
Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) has revealed the first of a new generation of gasoline and diesel engines, claiming conventional powertrains will still have a strong
PRAISE work-related road safety award winners announced by ETSC
The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) has announced the 2017 winners of the PRAISE awards, in recognition of efforts taken by companies to improve road
