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Arval targets non-company car drivers under growth plans
Arval plans to significantly grow its international business by targeting non-company car drivers within its clients’ organisations.
Subscription models underpin LeasePlan strategy
LeasePlan is placing increasing focus on usership and subscription models as it announces global fleet and profit growth for 2017.
Arval spearheads flexible EV solution as global fleet increases
Arval has announced new product launches, including a flexible electric vehicle leasing solution with Renault, Nissan and NewMotion, as it expand its global fleet.
Europcar Group appoints group corporate sales director
Tony Mikkelsen has joined Europcar Group as group corporate sales director.
New BMW X4 revealed
BMW has revealed the second-generation X4 coupe-SUV, replacing a model which has sold 200,000 units since it launched in 2014.
Jean-Roch Piat named divisional CEO Europe at BCA
BCA has appointed Jean-Roch Piat as divisional CEO Europe with overall responsibility for the firm’s European business.
UK accounts for one in six hybrids registered in Europe
The United Kingdom was the largest-volume market in Europe for electrified vehicles during 2017, accounting for one in every six registered across the region, figures
Exceptional year for EU-5 true fleet market
The EU-5 true fleet market stepped up a gear in 2017 with one exception, according to latest figures from Dataforce.
Commercial Vehicle Partnership brings wide range of fleet services
A new commercial vehicle ‘one-stop shop’ provider has launched, bringing a range of services for anyone running a CV fleet.
South European project to bring ultra-fast charger network from late 2018
A new project that will bring a high-power electric vehicle charging network from late 2018 is now underway.
TomTom expands On-Street Parking Service
TomTom’s On-Street Parking service is now available in 100 cities across Europe, including 13 new locations in the UK.
Hyundai Kona Electric details leaked ahead of reveal
Hyundai has begun taking pre-orders for the Kona Electric in South Korea, hinting at a model range which is likely to be echoed when it
Iveco and BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions offer Green Finance Schemes
Fleets can now get preferential financing conditions on a range of Iveco Natural Power models under a new scheme.
Remarketing notes: Land Rover Discovery
Dieter Fess analyses the resale value of Land Rover’s seven-seat family SUV Discovery.
Updated Skoda Fabia drops diesels
Škoda’s updated Fabia will introduce an exclusively petrol engine line-up as it drops the 1.4-litre TDI.
Chinese ride-hailing giant partners with carmakers for EV
Didi Chuxing, which acquired Uber’s Chinese operations in 2016, is teaming up with 11 carmakers to develop an open car-sharing platform for electric vehicles.
New Sprinter to bring ‘end-to-end system solution’ for fleets
Mercedes-Benz has revealed its third-generation Sprinter, which introduces front-wheel drive and new connectivity options as well as an electric version from 2019.
10 most congested cities in Europe revealed
Moscow has topped the list of the most congested cities in Europe for the second year in a row as experts warn there’s “no silver
Intelligent Telematics relocates European headquarters to Reading
Connected vehicle camera solutions specialist Intelligent Telematics has opened a new European headquarters in Reading as part of capital investment.
New A-Class previews small-car focus for Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz is to extend its small car line-up to eight model lines, likely to include an A-Class saloon and an electric vehicle, as it focuses
Facelifted Ford Ka+ ushers in new Active soft roader
Ford has revealed its facelifted Ka+ range, which debuts a new Ka+ Active softroader version as well as the Sync 3 infotainment system and the
Road Test: Kia Stonic
The Stonic gives Kia a conventional sub-Sportage crossover, at last, explains Alex Grant.
Alain Descat named first DS Automobiles UK managing director
DS Automobiles UK has appointed Alain Descat as its first managing director as the new DS 7 Crossback launches.
Europcar launches mobility platform in UK
Europcar UK has launched a new platform that provides access to the group’s full range of mobility services and how they’re being utilised.
Polestar drives EV plans under new appointment
Polestar has named Hans Pehrson as head of research and development and electric propulsion strategy as it ramps up for first orders of its Polestar 1
Key appointment for Cap HPI in Germany
Cap HPI has appointed Max Robert Mueller as future car value manager for Germany in line with its plans for global expansion.
Skoda previews hybrid small SUV with Geneva concept
Skoda has unveiled its Vision X urban crossover, which previews a third model for the brand’s expanding SUV line-up.
TomTom Telematics augments updated WEBFLEET with new PRO driver terminals
TomTom Telematics has launched a revamped version of its WEBFLEET tracking solution along with a new range of TomTom PRO driver terminals.
Mobility management to come under spotlight at 5th International Fleet Meeting
The topic of Mobility Management – Vision and Reality is to come under focus at next month’s 5th International Fleet Meeting at Geneva as a
Ford ride-share solution for commuters debuts in London
London commuters can now use a Ford ride-sharing service to plug gaps in public transport under a trial approved by TfL.
Stéphane Rénie to drive CSR and sustainable mobility at ALD
ALD Automotive sales and marketing Stéphane Rénie has assumed a new role as head of corporate & social responsibility (CSR).
Alphabet enhances EV portfolio under StreetScooter partnership
Alphabet has been named as the preferred operational leasing partner for StreetScooter GmbH in Germany and the Netherlands, expanding its electric vehicle portfolio.
Audi to lighten grid load under EV pilot project
Audi is following in the footsteps of carmakers such as Tesla, Mercedes and Nissan in exploring energy storage technology as it overcome concerns of the
Ebbon-Dacs secures ISO 27001 for information security
Online solutions provider Ebbon-Dacs has achieved ISO 27001 certification, ensuring it meets the data protection requirements of its major contract hire and leasing clients.
Mini UK appoints David George as new director
David George becomes the new director for Mini UK, with effect from 25 January.
EU Member States await verdict in EU legal action over air pollution
The UK and eight other EU Member States are waiting to see if they will face further legal action over persistent breaches of air pollution
Setting up smart fleet success in 2018
The past few years have seen huge advances in autonomous vehicles. Trials of wireless trucks travelling in convoy across Europe have been a success, and
BP to roll out EV rapid chargers in Europe
BP sites in the UK and Europe will get electric vehicle rapid chargers from later this year as the oil giant seeks to keep pace
SUV and petrol registrations drive EU car demand
EU car registrations rose 3.1% in 2017 as an uplift in demand for SUVs and petrol models helped drive the market.
Ford drives mobility plans with latest start-up acquisitions
Ford is bolstering its plans for mobility solutions for fleet, private drivers and cities globally with the acquisition of two further start-ups.
SAIC starts initial deliveries of Maxus EV80 electric vans
SAIC Mobility Europe, a division of Chinese vehicle manufacturer SAIC, has started deliveries of its zero-emission Maxus EV80 vans in Europe ahead of the brand’s
Verizon Telematics expands into Spain with Movildata acquisition
Verizon Telematics is continuing its European expansion with the acquisition of Spanish commercial vehicle and asset management company Movildata Internacional for an undisclosed amount.
WEX Europe Services Italy appoints new head of sales
WEX Europe Services, which owns and supplies the Esso Card in Europe, has promoted Luca Menicocci to head of sales for Italy as the company looks to
Alphabet Belgium reaches 50,000th vehicle milestone
Alphabet Belgium has put its 50,000th vehicle on the road.
EU commercial vehicle registrations up 3.2% in 2017
Commercial vehicle registrations in the EU rose 3.2% last year despite a 3.5% fall in December.
Pan-European ultra-fast charging network to focus on urban areas
Dutch charging firm Allego along with Nordic charge point operator Fortum Charge & Drive are planning to develop a pan-European interoperable charging network, focusing on
New Addison Lee digital global service covers more than 100 cities
Private hire company Addison Lee is launching a digital global service, allowing corporate customers to book journeys via its app in more than 100 cities worldwide.
Range Rover SV Coupé to debut at Geneva
Land Rover has confirmed it is launching a limited-edition two-door version of its Range Rover SUV, which will debut at the Geneva Motor Show.
JLR says production cutbacks are temporary
Jaguar Land Rover has said that cutbacks in production at its Halewood plant will be temporary as it responds to challenges from Brexit and the
Diesel decline and corporate mobility key trends for 2018, says Fleet Logistics
The continued decline of the diesel market share and the increased provision of total corporate mobility will be two of the key fleet trends for
Member states face EU infringement procedures over air quality breaches
Nine EU member states are being called into Brussels in a final push to get air pollution limits under legal limits.
