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Bynx enhances security on fully managed service
Bynx has extended its fully managed service with added security and easier access. The service is offered as an alternative to the traditional implemented system,
PSA electric car-sharing app gains 100,000 members since launch
A Madrid-based car-sharing service developed by PSA and Eysa has recorded 100,000 members since its launch in December 2016.
Scope Technologies and Sistran link for usage-based insurance in Latin America
Telematics provider Scope Technologies has partnered with insurance software company Sistran to provide usage-based insurance (UBI) products to drivers across Latin America.
Driverless cars to collect occupants via app “by 2020”
Bosch and Daimler are developing driverless cars which can be summoned via a smartphone app, with plans to have them on the road by the
Hyundai confirms Nissan Juke rival
Hyundai will launch a compact crossover named the Kona later this year, entering one of the fastest-growing segments of the UK market.
New Daimler subsidiary to offer connectivity services for fleets
Daimler AG is launching a new division to offer connectivity services for fleet and business customers of all sizes.
Transport ministers call for target to reduce serious road injuries
EU ministers of transport have called for a long-term target and action to cut serious injuries on European roads by 2030.
New ARI Accident Dashboard details accident trends in fleets
ARI Fleet has launched a new Accident Dashboard tool to enable fleets to see when accidents happen and take any corrective action based on past
Skoda previews electric crossover
Skoda has provided an insight into its forthcoming electric vehicle plans unveiling a five-door crossover coupe concept named Vision E.
‘Cleaner vehicle checker’ schemes to launch in London and Paris
An online scheme that details emissions for new car and van models is to launch this autumn in London and Paris.
Europcar and Lufthansa sign new partnership
Europcar Group and Lufthansa have expanded their partnership to provide their customers with access to mobility solutions.
Hermes to deploy 1,500 electric vans in Germany
Hermes is to add electric vans to its German fleet from early 2018 under a pilot project to test their viability for ‘last-mile’ journeys.
Urgent action needed to meet EU road safety targets
EU road safety stakeholders, including national and local authorities, are being urged to take bold action to ensure targets to halve road fatalities are met.
eDriving Fleet to introduce risk management tool for fleets of all sizes
A new driver training and risk reduction solution for fleets of all sizes is to launch globally this year.
Toyota and NTT to collaborate on platform for connected cars
Toyota and the Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) are to work together on developing an ICT platform for connected cars.
EU member states urged to step up EV infrastructure plans
A joined-up and accessible network of charging stations is essential if Europeans are to benefit from the huge strides in e-mobility technologies.
Hans Hygrell appointed global used car director at Volvo Cars
Hans Hygrell is to take up the position of global used car director at Volvo Cars from 1 April.
Europcar unveils flagship mobility station ahead of network rollout
Europcar is to roll out a new multimodal mobility platform across its network, including an enhanced focus on digital technology.
LeasePlan and Uber sign pan-European partnership
LeasePlan and Uber have signed a new partnership that will provide Uber partner-drivers across Europe with a full operational leasing solution.
Lexus launches in India
Lexus has launched in the Indian market to provide competition in the luxury car segment.
LeasePlan USA appoints Ricardo Fonzaghi as CCO
LeasePlan USA has named Ricardo Fonzaghi as its new chief commercial officer, with a remit to lead the company’s sales and client relations teams.
LCV demand drives EU commercial vehicle registrations in February
EU commercial vehicle registrations continued to grow in February, with demand driven by the light commercial vehicle segment.
Difficult start for EU-5 true-fleet market
The True Fleet Market in France produced its second negative month in a row finishing with a decline in growth of 17.1% and generated its
SEAT to launch seven-seater SUV in 2018
SEAT has confirmed plans to launch a large SUV from 2018.
Autorola Group launches mobile used vehicle bidding
Buyers using Autorola Group’s global online remarketing portal can now bid through their mobile device for vehicles.
Guus Stoelinga to step down as chief financial and risk officer of LeasePlan
LeasePlan’s chief financial and risk officer Guus Stoelinga is to step down from his position to pursue other opportunities.
Alphabet leased fleet reaches more than 644,000 units
Alphabet has reported continued growth in 2016, driven by new business contracts and SME customers.
German true fleet market drops 6.7% in February
German true fleet registrations and overall new car registrations declined in February, latest Dataforce figures show.
Italian true fleet market continues growth trajectory in February
True fleet registrations in Italy continued to grow, although February brought a more subdued performance than previous months.
Electric car sharing service launches in Japan
A round-trip car sharing service using ultra-compact electric vehicles has launched in Japan.
BMW 5 Series
The 5 Series isn’t short of rivals, but it’s still setting the standard, says Alex Grant.
UK true fleet market down 4.8% February
True fleet registrations in the UK fell 4.8% to 30,967 units in February, latest figures from Dataforce show.
Countdown begins to 2017 European Day without a Road Death
TISPOL, the network of European traffic police forces, has announced details for the 2017 European Day without a Road Death (Project EDWARD), which will take
EurotaxGlass’s relaunches as Autovista Group
EurotaxGlass’s Group is to relaunch as the Autovista Group.
Volkswagen slams investigation of Dieselgate law firm
Volkswagen has condemned searches carried out by German prosecutors into the US law firm hired by the carmaker to investigate the emissions scandal.
LeasePlan USA enhances ePlan fleet management tool
LeasePlan USA is introducing new enhancements to its ePlan online fleet management tool including an updated version of its Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) tool.
German true fleet market drops 6.7% in February
German true fleet registrations and overall new car registrations declined in February, latest Dataforce figures show.
EU car registrations up 2.2% in February
Growth continued in the EU passenger car market in February, albeit at a slower rate than January.
ALD Startup Challenge puts focus on new innovations in urban parking
ALD Automotive has launched its Startup Challenge, which will focus on urban parking and the latest innovations.
Toyota to invest £240m in upgrading UK plant
Toyota is investing more than £240m to upgrade its Burnaston plant in Derbyshire to enable production of vehicles using its new global platform.
Philippos Zagorianakos appointed head of Central Eastern Europe at LeasePlan
LeasePlan has appointed Philippos Zagorianakos – currently managing director of LeasePlan Hellas – as head of the Central Eastern Europe region of the group.
Spain’s true fleet market rises 8.9% in February
True fleet registrations proved a driving force in Spain’s positive passenger car market growth in February, latest Dataforce figures reveal.
Renault-Nissan creates LCV business unit
The Renault-Nissan Alliance is forming a joint LCV business unit in a move to increase sales and explore new markets.
Fleetcompetence Group expands international fleet consulting team
Tobias Kern has joined the fleetcompetence Group as it expands its international network of specialised fleet consulting experts.
The customer not the car: ALD’s Innovation Lab
ALD is revising how it carries out its business and its Innovation Lab is key to the changes, as John Kendall found out.
Global Cap Code: The first step towards a worldwide presence
Established for more than 30 years in the UK, Cap HPI is launching a globally-applicable Cap Code in Europe’s biggest markets as a first step
VW Group and Tata to explore strategic alliance in India
Volkswagen Group and Tata Motors have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore strategic alliance for joint development projects.
Jaguar Land Rover invests £200m in new design and engineering centre
Jaguar Land Rover has begun construction work on a £200m redevelopment of its design and engineering centre at Gaydon in Warwickshire in the UK.
Hertz partners with Blacklane to offer chauffeur services
Hertz is to launch a new chauffeur service in more than 50 countries under a new partnership with global professional driver service provider, Blacklane.
Shortlist for 2017 World Car Awards revealed
The top three finalists for the World Car of the Year awards have been revealed at the Geneva Motor Show. Launched at the Paris Motor
Former senior Ericsson executive joins Tantalum as CEO
Telematics specialist Tantalum Corporation has appointed Ozgur Tohumcu as CEO with immediate effect.
