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Former senior Ericsson executive joins Tantalum as CEO
Telematics specialist Tantalum Corporation has appointed Ozgur Tohumcu as CEO with immediate effect.
Order books open for new Volkswagen Arteon
Volkswagen has started pre-sales of its new Arteon model two days after its world premiere at Geneva.
Honda Clarity Electric and Plug-In Hybrid to make global debut at New York Auto Show
Honda has published a teaser sketch of its Clarity Electric and Plug-in Hybrid models prior to their debut in April at the New York International
Latest global fleet topics come under spotlight at International Fleet Meeting 2017
Leading fleet issues including sustainability and outsourcing came under the spotlight at this week’s International Fleet Meeting 2017.
Wraps come off top fleet cars at Geneva Motor Show
A look at the top 10 highlights for fleets at this year’s Geneva Motor Show.
PSA reveals real-world fuel consumption for 1,000 Peugeot, Citroën and DS cars
PSA Group has published online certified calculations of real-world fuel consumption for more than 1,000 versions of Peugeot, Citroën and DS vehicles.
PSA-Opel tie-up to boost technology development
The combined PSA-Opel group will benefit from a ‘step-change’ in vehicle development thanks to its new scale, according to industry experts.
Wraps come off Opel Insignia Sports Tourer
Opel has revealed its second-generation Insignia Sports Tourer at the Geneva Motor Show.
BMW 5 Series Touring unveiled at Geneva
BMW has unveiled its 2017 5 Series Touring at the Geneva Motor Show, prior to sales starting in June.
Goodyear tyre concept targets autonomous ride-sharing vehicles
Goodyear has provided a glimpse of what a future tyre for autonomous ride-sharing electric vehicles could look like.
Facelifted Nissan Qashqai to bring ProPILOT autonomous driving tech
Nissan has taken the wraps off its facelifted Qashqai crossover, which brings updated design, new autonomous driving technology and a flagship Tekna+ grade.
Hyundai unveils 26g/km Ioniq Plug-in
Hyundai has debuted its Ioniq Plug-in at the Geneva Motor Show, joining the hybrid and electric versions already on sale.
Subaru XV crossover on show at Geneva
Subaru has unveiled its new XV crossover at Geneva, which brings an updated 2.0-litre petrol engine and enhanced off-road ability.
Facelifted Infiniti Q50 to bring refreshed styling and new tech
Infiniti has unveiled its facelifted Q50, which brings updated design, a new grade structure and new technologies.
Two-thirds of Honda’s European line-up to have electrified powertrains by 2025
Honda has outlined its ‘Electric Vision’ for Europe, with the aim of having electrified powertrains in two-thirds of European cars sold by 2025.
Volkswagen goes upmarket with Arteon
Volkswagen has revealed the successor to the CC saloon-come-coupe – the Arteon.
All-new Volvo XC60 revealed
Volvo has taken the wraps off its new XC60 mid-size SUV, revealing a car heavily influenced by the larger XC90 model.
Kia debuts two plug-in hybrid models
Kia will add two new plug-in hybrid models to its line-up later this year, both offering sub-50g/km CO2 emissions.
Drone-carrying Land Rover Discovery created for Austrian Red Cross
Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations has created a bespoke Land Rover Discovery for the Austrian Red Cross, including its own search and rescue drone.
Peugeot 3008 named European Car of the Year
Peugeot’s 3008 SUV has taken the European Car of the Year title for 2017.
Hyundai FE Fuel Cell Concept has more than 800km range
Hyundai has previewed its plans for a hydrogen SUV with a new concept at Geneva.
Average CO2 emissions for Europe down 1.2% in 2016
New car average CO2 emissions decreased by 1.2% in 2016 but marking the smallest annual percentage improvement for the last 10 years.
Volkswagen reveals Tiguan Allspace line-up
Volkswagen has announced engine line-up and specifications for its forthcoming Tiguan Allspace.
Safo Group acquires UK’s TR Fleet
Italy-based fines management and automotive IT specialist Safo Group has taken a 75% share in TR Fleet.
Sygic updates car navigation app with fuel prices function
Sygic is adding new functionality to its car navigation app to help users monitor fuel prices and subsequent costs in real-time.
PSA confirms €2.2bn Vauxhall/Opel buyout
GM’s Vauxhall and Opel business has been sold to the PSA Group for €2.2 billion.
Volkswagen establishes new region as part of African market strategy
Volkswagen has established a new ‘Sub-Saharan Africa’ region in line with its plans to develop and strengthen the African market.
ALD Automotive appoints new deputy CEO and reports 14% fleet growth
ALD Automotive has named Gilles Bellemere as deputy chief executive officer as it publishes 2016 results showing growth in fleet size, total income and net
New Range Rover to rival Porsche Macan
Land Rover has announced details of its forthcoming Range Rover Velar, which will provide a rival to models such as the Porsche Macan as well
Facelifted Renault Captur revealed
Renault has revealed its facelifted 2017 Captur crossover ahead of its Geneva debut.
New 1.0 TSI petrol to bring emissions from 99g/km for Skoda Fabia
Skoda’s facelifted Fabia and Fabia estate bring improved fuel consumption and CO2 emissions from 99g/km for 2017.
2017 Global Leasing Report outlines positive industry growth
White Clarke Group has published its 20th annual Global Leasing Report showing how the industry has maintained an optimistic outlook.
JATO to use TecAlliance SMR data in Whole Life Cost solution
JATO Dynamics has signed an agreement with TecAlliance to use its service maintenance and repair (SMR) forecast data in its Whole Life Cost solution.
Strong true fleet start to 2016 for majority of EU-5
True fleet registrations for 2017 got off to a strong start for the majority of the EU-5 markets, with only France recording a downturn.
Fiat and Ford superminis fall behind rivals in latest Euro NCAP ratings
Euro NCAP has released safety ratings for six new and facelifted cars, with Fiat and Ford models only awarded three stars.
DS 7 Crossback revealed
DS Automobiles has unveiled its DS 7 Crossback ahead of its Geneva Motor Show debut.
Mitsubishi reveals Eclipse Cross SUV
Mitsubishi has taken the wraps off its Eclipse Cross SUV prior to its arrival in early 2018.
Renault-Nissan Alliance and Transdev to develop fleets of driverless vehicles
The Renault-Nissan Alliance has signed a deal with autonomous vehicle services specialist Transdev to jointly develop a fleet of electric driverless vehicles for public and
XC60 to showcase latest Volvo semi-autonomous safety tech
Volvo has published a teaser image of its forthcoming XC60 SUV as it reveals details of the new safety technology that will be onboard.
Ford concept pairs up autonomous vehicles and drones for ‘last mile’ deliveries
Ford employees have developed a new concept that could help transform ‘last mile’ deliveries.
TomTom to use Qualcomm Drive Data Platform for HD map crowdsourcing
TomTom has teamed up with Qualcomm Technologies Inc to use the Qualcomm Drive Data Platform to develop fast and cost-effective high-definition maps using connected cars.
EU commercial vehicle registrations up 8.2% in January
EU demand for commercial vehicles continued to rise in January.
Ford to introduce 4G connectivity under Vodafone partnership
Ford is linking up with Vodafone to bring 4G LTE connectivity to vehicles in Europe using a new built-in modem.
New Fiesta ST debuts 114g/km three-cylinder 1.5-litre EcoBoost engine
Ford’s new Fiesta ST will introduce a 200hp three-cylinder 1.5-litre EcoBoost engine and selectable Drive modes when it goes on sale early next year.
Peugeot unveils autonomous PHEV concept
Peugeot has revealed its Instinct concept, which hints at the brand’s future autonomous plans.
Expanded Hertz and Air France partnership to bring extra benefits
Air France and HOP! have appointed Hertz, Thrifty and Firefly as their exclusive car rental providers for four years following the renewal of the 28-year
Alfa Romeo Stelvio line-up revealed
Alfa Romeo has announced trim levels and the launch engine line-up for its forthcoming Stelvio SUV.
Shell opens its first hydrogen refuelling station in the UK
Shell has opened its first hydrogen refuelling station in the UK at its Cobham service station on the M25.
Volkswagen teases Arteon fastback ahead of Geneva debut
Volkswagen has previewed its forthcoming four-door fastback Arteon model prior to its world premiere at next month’s Geneva Motor Show.
Facelifted Skoda Rapid and Rapid Spaceback gain new 1.0 TSI engine
Skoda has revealed its facelifted Rapid and Rapid Spaceback, which are updated with new exterior and interior designs along with a new 1.0 TSI engine
Nissan appoints Saikawa as CEO as Ghosn steps down
Nissan has named co-CEO Hiroto Saikawa as its new CEO as current incumbent Carlos Ghosn refocuses his role.
