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Western EVs lose ‘badge appeal’ edge as buyers rate Chinese models equal for quality
Western electric vehicle manufacturers can no longer rely on traditional ‘badge appeal’ to maintain their market dominance as drivers become more open to Chinese EV

Comment: Vehicle theft myths fleet managers can’t afford to believe
By Stefano Peduzzi, vice president, technology solutions and operations Europe, Geotab

New issue of Fleet World & Van Fleet World Digital magazine now out
The Q3 2026 issue of Fleet World Digital magazine is now online, bringing you the latest operational analysis and vehicle reviews.

Nexus Rental expands into Republic of Ireland
Nexus Rental has launched its rental management platform Iris into the Republic of Ireland, marking its first-ever expansion outside the UK.

Experts to decode the next decade in free Future of Fleet webinar this October
Fleet World is hosting an expert-led webinar this autumn to help businesses navigate the critical macro shifts transforming corporate transport over the next 10 years.

SparkCharge expands to UK to power autonomous fleets and cut grid wait times
SparkCharge, a major distributed energy network provider, has officially launched operations in the UK.

Teletrac Navman names Pankaj Sharma vice president of product management
Teletrac Navman has appointed Pankaj Sharma as vice president of product management.

Aftersales tech leader OEC to acquire UK fleet platforms Epyx and R2C
OEConnection (OEC) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire UK-based fleet software platform Epyx, along with its sister companies R2C Online and Business Gateway, from

Mercedes-Benz partners with ChargePoint for fleet charging solution in UK and Germany
Mercedes-Benz and ChargePoint have partnered to launch a comprehensive, end-to-end fleet charging solution for business customers in the UK and Germany.

Autorola UK celebrates 20 years of online remarketing innovation
Autorola UK is celebrating 20 years of pioneering the online vehicle remarketing sector, marking two decades of digital transformation in the automotive industry.

Global fleets ditch diesel and petrol as EV transition hits scale
More than 70% of the world’s leading corporate fleets did not add any new petrol or diesel vehicles last year, highlighting the quickening pace of electric vehicle adoption.

Ford and Geely ink major joint venture to build EVs in Valencia
Ford Motor Company and Geely Automobile Holdings have signed a landmark joint venture to co-produce a new generation of low- and zero-emission vehicles at Ford’s

Range Rover showcases first-ever all-electric GT
Range Rover has previewed the fifth member of its vehicle family in the form of the all-electric Range Rover GT.

Visa selects Rightcharge as exclusive home EV charging partner for European fleets
Fleet charging provider Rightcharge has joined the Visa Ready for Fleet programme as Visa’s only recommended home charging reimbursement partner in Europe.

Targa Telematics establishes direct data link with Hyundai vehicles across Europe
Targa Telematics, a global leader in AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) digital solutions for connected mobility, has announced a strategic partnership with Hyundai Connected Mobility GmbH

GreenRoad appoints Andy Bottrill as chief revenue officer to scale global growth
GreenRoad, a global leader in fleet safety and predictive risk intelligence, has appointed Andy Bottrill as chief revenue officer.

Future of Fleet webinar to explore next decade of industry disruption
Fleet World has announced a major upcoming webinar that will help businesses navigate the next 10 years of fleet management.

Smart #2 EV two-seater: Fortwo successor set for October world premiere
The Smart #2 has entered its final global testing phase ahead of its official world premiere at the Paris Motor Show this October.

Toyota and Uber strike major deal to boost EV and hybrid adoption for rideshare drivers
Toyota Motor Europe and Uber have launched a major partnership to accelerate the adoption of electrified vehicles among ride-hailing drivers and fleet operators across Europe.

Range Rover Sport Electric uncovered with 550hp and ultra-fast 800V charging tech
Range Rover has officially confirmed its second fully electric vehicle: the Range Rover Sport Electric.

Xpeng L03 AI-powered smart SUV-coupé set for European rollout in 2027
Chinese car brand Xpeng has officially unveiled the L03 ahead of the AI-powered smart SUV-coupé’s UK arrival in 2027.

Fleet of Toyota and BMW cars starts renewable fuel trials
Toyota and BMW, along with Bosch and Repsol, have launched a joint six-month real-world pilot project in Spain to test existing vehicles running exclusively on

Volvo starts first deliveries of game-changing 810km EX60 electric SUV
Volvo’s groundbreaking EX60 electric SUV is officially heading to its first customers, delivering class-leading range and charging capabilities.

Targeted rollouts can cut required public EV chargers by a quarter, study finds
Targeted urban planning can reduce the number of new public electric vehicle chargers cities need to build by more than a quarter.
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- Western EVs lose ‘badge appeal’ edge as buyers rate Chinese models equal for quality
- Comment: Vehicle theft myths fleet managers can’t afford to believe
- New issue of Fleet World & Van Fleet World Digital magazine now out
- Nexus Rental expands into Republic of Ireland
- Experts to decode the next decade in free Future of Fleet webinar this October
