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True fleet market plateaus in Germany
Germany’s true fleet sector slowed in September as the overall market declined and diesel registrations continued to slide.
Drivers on business trips more likely to take risks, finds new research
French drivers on work-related journeys are more likely to take risks behind the wheel, according to new research from Axa.
Interview: George de Boer, leader of connected car initiatives, TomTom Telematics
What will be the impact of autonomous vehicles? George de Boer, leader of connected car initiatives at TomTom Telematics, does some crystal ball gazing. By John
Remarketing notes: Peugeot 3008
In the first of a new series, Maarten Baljet looks at how popular fleet cars are when it comes to resale.
Aramex reduces delivery time and improves efficiency using what3word addresses
Aramex has used addressing solution what3words to improve delivery efficiency in Dubai.
Voltia webtool makes it easier to pick an electric van
Clean energy consultancy company, Voltia, has launched a free online tool aimed at helping businesses find electric light commercial vehicles to suit their fleet.
Cap to expand data operations under new director role
Cap HPI has appointed Debbie Cappell in the newly created role of data operations director as it looks to expand its data operation and speed
Premium refresh for Citroën C4 Cactus
Citroën will launch a heavily updated version of the C4 Cactus early next year, with toned down styling and a step up in refinement and
Tokyo Motor Show 2017
International Fleet World’s round-up of the most important headlines from the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show.
Next Lexus LS to debut autonomous drive technology
Lexus has revealed a concept version of the next LS luxury saloon at the Tokyo Motor Show, confirming that the production version will debut fully
Toyota reveals long-range electric future
Toyota is sticking with hydrogen fuel cell technology despite pressing ahead with research into longer-range solid-state batteries, revealing two concepts at the Tokyo Motor Show
Mitsubishi hints at electric Evolution SUV
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has revived its Evolution high-performance line with a fully-electric crossover, revealed at the Tokyo Motor Show.
Honda enhances its future of EVs and plug-in hybrids
Honda has confirmed its future line up will include more hybrid vehicles and, for the first time, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) models from
Nissan showcases electric crossover and performance Leaf
As well as joining Formula E for the fifth season, Nissan has unveiled a brace of EV concepts at the Tokyo Motor Show 2017.
Mazda previews next-generation 3 and 6
Mazda has previewed its next-generation 3 and 6 models, outlining a product strategy which will combine more efficient combustion engines with electrification technology.
UK-Japanese auto trade remains strong, says SMMT
Demand for Japanese car brands has risen 38.2% over the past five years, while at the same time UK production of cars for the Japanese
Hyundai shows smaller, lighter, more efficient new engines
Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) has revealed the first of a new generation of gasoline and diesel engines, claiming conventional powertrains will still have a strong
PRAISE work-related road safety award winners announced by ETSC
The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) has announced the 2017 winners of the PRAISE awards, in recognition of efforts taken by companies to improve road
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.
