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French True Fleet rebound continues
After the shaky first four months of 2017, France’s True Fleet has shown continued growth for the past five consecutive months, according to the latest
Cap HPI ramps up investment in data and insight
Due to the predicted exponential growth of the automotive industry’s use of data, Cap HPI has doubled the size of its data and product development
European car registrations drop 2% in September
Passenger car registrations across the European Union fell by 2%, according to ACEA Statistics.
Increased awareness reduces road deaths, Project EDWARD shows
The results for this year’s European Day Without A Road Death (Project EDWARD) this year, run on the Thursday 21 September, show a reduction in
PSA ventures into peer-to-peer used car market
Groupe PSA has launched a new tool to target the peer-to-peer used car market in France.
LeasePlan and TomTom Telematics to offer fleet management with cloud-based tech
LeasePlan is to offer latest fleet management technology to its corporate customers under a new partnership with TomTom.
Telematics firm The Floow to drive business in EMEA under new appointment
Manfredi Di Cintio has joined telematics firm The Floow as business development director for the EMEA region.
Fleet Focus: Belgium
Autorola Belux director Erwin Coesens discusses the end of a love affair with diesel – and why fleets are moving to a one-stop shop approach.
Sofico Australia unveils future developments at anniversary event
Major Australian fleets were given an insight into current and future technologies from Sofico Services Australia at a recent event.
Kia Motors Europe to drive used car operations with Indicata
Kia Motors Europe is to use the Indicata used vehicle intelligence platform to support growth plans for its used vehicle operations.
Toyota fuel cell concept targets 600+-mile range
Toyota is to showcase its latest fuel cell vehicle developments with a new concept at the Tokyo Moto Show next week.
Chevin introduces new user interface experience for FleetWave
Chevin has implemented the first in a series of phases that will bring a new user interface experience for its flagship FleetWave fleet and asset
Road Test: Nissan Qashqai
The class leader has had a customer-focused update for 2017, explains Alex Grant.
First German hydrogen network station opens in Bremen
Together, Daimler, Shell and Linde have inaugurated the city of Bremen’s first hydrogen filling station.
Shell to debut subscription-free EV rapid charging service in UK
Shell has announced the opening of a new on-forecourt Electric Vehicle (EV) rapid charging service called Shell Recharge.
Volvo’s Polestar reveals plug-in hybrid with 150km EV range
Polestar, Volvo Car Group’s performance subsidiary, has revealed a 600hp plug-in hybrid coupe with a fully-electric range of 150km, due to go into production in mid-2019.
Daimler plans new structure
Daimler is planning to restructure the group to make its Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans and Daimler Trucks & Buses divisions into legally independent entities.
LeasePlan campaign introduces new corporate, SME and EV solutions
LeasePlan has today launched a major global marketing campaign entitled “What’s next”, with the help of presenter Richard Hammond, in order to launch new propositions
UK true fleet sector remains in a slump
New car registrations in September saw the continued downturn of the true fleet market in the UK, with a growing YtD loss.
Groupe PSA launches redesigned Move portal for dealers
Groupe PSA has gone live with an enhanced dealer web portal with the help of RMS Automotive.
Paris to eliminate petrols and diesels by 2030 – but not through a ban
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has outlined plans to eliminate petrol and diesel vehicles in the city by 2030 – with incentives on ULEVs to play
Brazilian Ministry of Health to deploy 800 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter ambulances
Mercedes-Benz do Brasil has won a tender by the Brazilian ministry of health for 800 Sprinter ambulances.
Shell to develop full raft of EV charging solutions with NewMotion acquisition
Shell has signed a deal to buy NewMotion, one of Europe’s largest electric vehicle charging providers, as it looks to ramp up its charging proposition.
ALD reinforces presence in Latin America
ALD Automotive has reported the launch of greenfield operations in Colombia as it looks to reinforce its presence in Latin America.
Fleet Focus: Netherlands
Zijad Halilovic from Autorola Netherlands explains how government legislation on new cars has caused instability in the country’s used car market.
MEPs advance plans for new car safety tech to be mandatory
The European Parliament’s Transport Committee has called for new European Commission legislation to be implemented to make a range of life-saving technologies mandatory.
Volvo goes live with global news hub for fleets
Volvo has launched a new dedicated hub to provide global fleet managers with its latest news as well as content on the wider global fleet market.
2018 Range Rover gets 64g/km plug-in hybrid
The Range Rover is now available with a plug-in hybrid drivetrain as well an updated cabin and new tech under a mid-life facelift.
Octo Telematics to acquire UBI assets of Willis Towers Watson
Octo Telematics is to acquire the usage-based insurance (UBI) assets of Willis Towers Watson as the two firms also partner for future telematics products.
EU emissions rules could cause another emissions ‘smokescreen’, warns legal firm
Environmental law firm ClientEarth has launched legal action against the European Commission as it warns that new EU rules on emissions control systems could prompt
UK’s Fuel Card Services spearheads European expansion
DCC Plc is to expand its UK fuel card operation, Fuel Card Services Ltd, into Europe with the opening of operations in Germany.
Iveco Daily Blue Power range tackles urban operation issues
Iveco has launched a new Daily Blue Power range featuring a choice of powertrains to help urban and suburban fleets run city centre operations round
Mazda concept points to next-gen 3
Mazda’s line-up at the forthcoming Tokyo Motor Show will include the debut of two new concepts, covering future product and design directions.
Pan-European alliance for road services launches
A new pan-European road services alliance that will provide a single point of contact for fleet and leasing customers has launched.
Alsemgeest named first chief digital officer at LeasePlan
Former Fedex International digital leader Michel Alsemgeest has joined LeasePlan in the newly created role of chief digital officer.
Renault develops EV smart charging app under new partnership
Groupe Renault is to launch a new smart charging app under partnership with Dutch start-up Jedlix.
Mercedes PRO adapter brings telematics services for Vito and Sprinter
SME fleet operators can now access telematics services for Mercedes-Benz Vito and Sprinters with the launch of a new device.
Groupe Renault sets sights on 40% growth by 2022
Groupe Renault has revealed its six-year plan to grow global sales by 40%, to five million units, while widening its line-up of plug-in models and
Carbon offset scheme launches for Esso Card customers
Esso Card customers can now offset their CO2 emissions with the help of a new carbon balancing scheme.
Runzheimer debuts new US fuel expense solution
Vehicle technology specialist Runzheimer has launched a new fuel expense solution, intended to provide a fair and accurate mileage-based alternative to traditional fuel cards.
PSA Free2Move mobility brand takes first step in US
Groupe PSA has launched its Free2Move mobility solutions service in Seattle, marking its first step in the US market.
2018 Range Rover Sport gets plug-in hybrid tech
Land Rover has revealed its 2018 Range Rover Sport, which introduces the brand’s first-ever plug-in hybrid.
Range Rover Velar awarded five-star Euro NCAP safety rating
Land Rover’s new Range Rover Velar has become the latest SUV to scoop a five-star Euro NCAP rating.
Mercedes-Benz drone pilot could cut delivery times
Mercedes-Benz Vans is working with US drone systems developer Matternet and Swiss online marketplace siroop to team up vans and drones for a new concept that could revolutionise deliveries.
Range boost for Nissan e-NV200
Nissan has revealed a longer-range e-NV200 van thanks to the use of new battery tech.
UK true fleet sector hits fifth month of negative growth
True fleet registrations in the UK were down 10.0% in August, marking the fifth consecutive month of downturn, according to latest figures from Dataforce.
First Drive: Jeep Compass
The Compass could be the car to establish Jeep in fleet, explains Alex Grant.
Honda gives further insight into future EV plans
Honda has published a teaser image of its latest electric vehicle concept ahead of its unveiling at next month’s Tokyo Motor Show.
PSA and Changan to develop one-tonne pick-up by 2020
Groupe PSA and Chinese automobile brand Changan are to develop a new vehicle platform to support development of a one-tonne pick-up by 2020.
Toyota and Mazda outline details of electric vehicle JV
Toyota, Mazda and automotive components manufacturer Denso have announced details of a new joint venture intended to fast-track development of electric vehicle technologies.
Daimler acquires German ridesharing firm flinc
Daimler Mobility Services has acquired German ridesharing start-up flinc GmbH for an undisclosed amount.
