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U.S. Bank fuel card now accepted at charging points
Fleet drivers with U.S. Bank’s Voyager Network Fleet Card can now use the card to pay for electric vehicle charging through ChargePoint.
Société Générale launches IPO for ALD
Société Générale is to sell up to 23% of its ALD Automotive subsidiary in an initial public offering (IPO) this month, potentially raising as much
City of Yonkers opts for Chevin’s fleet management software
The City of Yonkers in New York is to deploy FleetWave software from Chevin Fleet Solutions to help manage more than 1,000 units.
Auto finance industry veteran joins White Clarke to head global market expansion
Finance software specialist White Clarke Group has appointed David Slider as the new group executive vice president.
UK fleet market falls in May and diesels come under pressure
Fleet and private registrations in the UK declined in May, with overall diesel take-up also showing a large downturn.
ALD UK trial to assess real-world performance of plug-in hybrids
ALD Automotive UK is to run an in-house trial of plug-in hybrids to monitor and assess the real-world performance across a range of driving styles,
New Volkswagen joint venture to mass produce EVS for China
Volkswagen Group and Chinese manufacturer Anhui Jinghua Automobile (JAC) have signed a 50:50 joint venture agreement to develop and launch electric vehicles on the Chinese
Daimler and BAIC sign China EV deal
Daimler and Chinese auto manufacturer BAIC have signed a deal to further strength their strategic collaboration through investments for ‘New Energy Vehicles’ including EVs in
ALD acquires Merrion Fleet in Ireland
ALD is to establish full service leasing operations in Ireland with the acquisition of Merrion Fleet.
2018 Skoda Superb gets extra tech
Skoda is updating its flagship Superb model for 2018 with new infotainment, comfort and driver assistance features.
Top safety ratings for Kodiaq and MINI Countryman
Euro NCAP has released new safety ratings, which show the importance placed on the fitment of advanced driver assistance systems.
App-based electric mobility system aims to curb air pollution
A pilot for a multi-modal electric mobility service, spanning shared cars, private hire vehicles and buses, has launched in the city of Nagpur, India. Supported
Schneider Electric to deploy electric vehicles for onsite use
Schneider Electric has teamed up with Arval to deploy a car share fleet of electric vehicles for use between its Grenoble sites.
ALD to acquire Spain’s BBVA Autorenting
ALD has signed an agreement to acquire BBVA Autorenting, the Spanish full-service leasing subsidiary of banking giant BBVA, and has also signed a partnership with
Van fuel economy down 17.1% in real-world tests
Real-world fuel economy tests on light commercial vehicles have shown an average 17.1% reduction on official figures.
Italian true fleet market shows signs of strain
Italy’s true fleet market, like the most of the EU-5, had a tough April, with a year-on-year fall of 9.8%, the first monthly decline since
French True Fleet down 9% for April
April brought more tough times for the French true fleet market, being the fourth consecutive month with registration volumes below last year’s.
Diesel loses dominance in European car registrations
Diesel registrations in Europe declined 15% in April, ensuring the fuel type has lost its dominance of the car market.
Europcar to acquire Buchbinder German rental firm
Europcar has signed an agreement to acquire German rental firm Buchbinder for an undisclosed amount as it looks to accelerate its penetration of the van
Ford dealers branch into all-makes servicing and parts
Ford dealers in Europe can now offer servicing and parts for all car and LCV makes following the brand’s launch of a new Omnicraft brand of
Isotrak opens new office in Canada
Telematics giant Isotrak has opened an office in Canada as it pushes ahead with global expansion.
What’s in the future for fuel cell vehicles?
Fabrizio Arena, Daniele Spera and Fabio Laguardia of Arthur D. Little investigate.
BAM signs exclusive deal with Athlon
Construction company BAM has chosen Athlon to manage its entire lease fleet in the Netherlands.
Jim Hackett to replace Mark Fields as Ford CEO
Ford has named Jim Hackett as its new president and CEO as it announced the retirement of Mark Fields.
Daimler spearheads EV plans with latest battery plant
Daimler has broken ground on a new battery plant, which will play a vital role in its electric vehicle offensive for the next few years.
Abax continues to drive revenues
Fleet telematics firm Abax has posted a 31.5% rise in company revenue in 2016 to NOK 472 million (50.3m euros).
Wolfgang E Reinhold appointed divisional CEO Europe at BCA
Former LeasePlan executive Wolfgang E Reinhold has joined BCA as divisional CEO Europe, effective 29 May 2017.
Triple whammy for UK true fleet market in April
The UK’s true fleet market fell 25.1% in April as it bore the impact of three less business days, the usual hangover from the UK
Loud and clear – The rise of DAB radio
For some drivers, in-car digital radio is a must. Having grow steadily over a number of years, there is now a drive to get more
LeasePlan fleet size and profits rise
LeasePlan has published its first quarter 2017 results, showing a rise in profits and turnover on the back of an increase in its fleet size.
New Karoq SUV to take Skoda centrestage
Skoda has revealed its new Karoq SUV, which will indirectly replace the Yeti, providing a more mainstream C-SUV.
Spotlight: Volvo XC60
Nine years after the original XC60 was introduced, Volvo has high hopes for its replacement. John Challen takes a look around the mid-size SUV.
Opel and Masternaut to offer pre-installed van telematics
Fleets can now buy Opel Vivaro or Movano vans with pre-installed Masternaut telematics devices in a move intended to eliminate deployment time, hassle, and cost.
Official van CO2 emissions continue to fall
Average CO2 emissions of new vans in the European Union fell 2.7%, marking the highest annual reduction since 2013.
ALD takes first steps towards IPO
ALD Automotive has registered its intention with the French markets regulator AMF (Autorité des Marchés Financiers) as the first step in the Initial Public Offering
Excess diesel NOx kills 38,000 per year, study claims
New research finds that 38,000 people a year are dying as a result of the global failure of diesel vehicles to meet NOx official limits
Autonomous vehicle market to impact on collision repair sector
Carmaker revenues from collision parts could drop by nearly 50% by 2020 following the introduction of autonomous vehicles, according to research by the KPMG U.S. Manufacturing Institute Automotive
New technology to help cities identify risky road infrastructure
Telematics firm Scope Technologies and specialist technology Riga Technical University (RTU) have partnered to develop new technology to help municipalities and major cities identify dangerous
Easter holidays take toll on EU car registrations
Car registrations in the EU fell in April, with the decline attributed to the Easter holidays, although the market remains up year to date.
Fleet and leasing firms urged to prepare for new EU data protection rules
Automotive finance, leasing, fleet and mobility companies are being warned to take action now to prepare for the forthcoming EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Volvo and Google to build Android-based infotainment system
Volvo is partnering with Google to develop an Android-based infotainment and connectivity solution for launch within two years.
Indicata partners with Traxio
Business Intelligence platform provider Indicata has signed a partnership with Traxio, the Belgian Confederation of Automotive Distribution & Repair.
Ford and BCA mark 20 years in Germany
Ford and BCA have marked 20 years of remarketing partnership in Germany with a special programme of sales.
New project to showcase EV savings through smart charging
A group of carmakers and energy firms has teamed up to show how electric vehicle running costs could be reduced through the implementation of smart
Real-time access to data essential for new fleet services
A coalition of automotive aftermarket operators and mobility service providers has urged EU institutions to create a robust legal framework on digital services to aid
Record Q1 for Mercedes Sprinter
Mercedes-Benz has reported the most successful first quarter ever for its Sprinter large van.
Growing fleet demand for cross-border carsharing
A growing number of motorists, including business drivers, are using carsharing across borders in Europe, according to Daimler’s car2go subsidiary.
SEAT and Saba work on parking solutions for connected cars
SEAT and Saba, which specialises in urban mobility solutions and in parking management, have signed a global agreement to develop vehicle services associated with parking.
Europcar acquires Danish franchisee
Europcar has acquired its Danish franchisee for an undisclosed amount.
BP and Aral team up for new co-branded Europe-wide fuel card
A new dual-branded international fuel card has launched by BP and Aral.
Mercedes-Benz trials new services for logistics companies and drivers
Mercedes-Benz Van Sales Germany is to deploy a new van operator concept that brings services for Amazon logistics companies and their driver, including renting of
