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2019 Nissan Micra updates bring lower-CO2 petrol engine
Nissan has revised its fifth-generation Micra for 2019 with two new petrol engines, a new N-Sport grade and a new automatic gearbox.
30 January 2019
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APD UK MD extends role to Australia
Automotive customer experience and market intelligence specialist APD Global Research has appointed Paul Turner as its new Australian MD as it expands further into Asia
22 January 2019
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EU U-turn will require more efficient emissions solutions
A European Court decision to overturn emissions compliance limits will see carmakers need to turn to more efficient emissions solutions while also complicating the use
4 January 2019
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ViaVan expands ridesharing service in London
Mercedes-Benz Vans and US technology start-up Via have expanded their on-demand ridesharing ViaVan joint venture further across London – including the scheme’s first UK airport launch.
5 December 2018
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Bonn and Cologne slapped with diesel bans
Older diesels are to be banned from Bonn and Cologne from April 2019 following a court ruling.
8 November 2018
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ViaVan on-demand ridesharing to launch in fourth city
ViaVan is to bring its on-demand ride-sharing scheme to Milton Keynes in the UK, marking its fourth city launch.
6 November 2018
Features
Shell Power of Data survey: How attitudes to telematics are changing fast
In the third of our exclusive surveys, Shell and Fleet World analysed attitudes to telematics and emerging connected technologies from 252 industry executives to see
19 October 2018
News
Shell acquires 15% stake in Toll4Europe
EuroShell Cards BV, part of the Shell Group, has acquired 15% of electronic european toll service provider Toll4Europe.
19 October 2018
Features
Briefing: Findings from The Leasing Forum 2018
Whether it is the ownership vs usership debate or the overall concept of mobility as a service (MaaS), the leasing industry needs to be ready
16 October 2018
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Germany targets older diesels to curb air pollution
Germany’s biggest carmakers are to incentivise drivers in the country’s most polluted cities to swap out of Euro 5 and older diesel cars, or fund
3 October 2018
News
Car2go to launch in Paris with all-electric fleet
Daimler carsharing subsidiary Car2go is to launch in the French capital in January 2019.
2 October 2018
Features
Whatever happened to hydrogen?
The number of battery electric passenger car models continues to rise as diesel demand drops. But are other alternatives a viable solution to future transportation
13 September 2018
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Annette Winkler stands down from Smart
Annette Winkler is to leave her position as head of Smart in September after eight years in the role.
31 May 2018
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Stuttgart on-demand ridesharing service to go live in June
A new on-demand ridesharing service run by Daimler’s Moovel subsidiary and the Stuttgarter Strassenbahnen AG (SSB) is to go live in Stuttgart in June following a successful
25 May 2018
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EU new car market puts in best performance since 2008
European new car registrations rose 9.0% to 1.34 million cars in April, marking the best performance for the month since 2008.
23 May 2018
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Roland Meyer takes over as head of LeasePlan Germany
Roland Meyer has been appointed as the head of LeasePlan Germany with immediate effect.
3 May 2018
Here developing live updates for autonomous vehicle mapping
Here Technologies has opened a new R&D facility in Boulder, Colorado, USA, to further develop high-definition constantly updated mapping for autonomous vehicles.
17 April 2018
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Mercedes’ Uber-rivalling ride-hailing service goes live in London
Mercedes-Benz Vans and US technology start-up Via have launched their on-demand ridesharing ViaVanjoint venture in London as part of its ongoing roll-out in Europe.
6 April 2018
Motor Show
250-miles in 15 minutes promised by Porsche’s new EV
Porsche reveals second electric car concept with 800V system, enabling 400-kilometre range in 15 minutes.
6 March 2018
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Fastned to roll out 350kW EV chargers
EV charging network Fastned is to install new-generation 350kW stations in Europe, providing ultra-fast charging for second-generation EVs.
1 March 2018
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Rising EU car registrations bring no relief from diesel decline
European car registrations increased 7.1% in January but drivers continued to turn away from diesels.
26 February 2018
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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
5 February 2018
Features
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
30 January 2018
News
New chair of ACEA Commercial Vehicle Board outlines priorities
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has named Joachim Drees, CEO of MAN Truck & Bus, its chair for 2018 as elected by the board.
12 January 2018
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BMW becomes first carmaker to offer live safety data from Here
BMW is to offer real-time safety alerts from mid-2018 under a partnership with digital maps provider Here Technologies.
4 January 2018
News
New mobility service to pilot in Stuttgart
Daimler’s Moovel subsidiary and the Stuttgarter Strassenbahnen AG (SSB) are to trial a new mobility solution in Stuttgart that will pave the way for the
13 December 2017
Features
The EV charging arms race
Craig Thomas looks at plans by car manufacturers to collaborate on a pan-European EV charging network.
10 December 2017
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PSA CEO named ACEA president for 2018
Carlos Tavares, CEO of Groupe PSA, is to take over as the president of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) for 2018.
7 December 2017
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Major fuel companies to host pan-European EV charging network
Four of Europe’s largest forecourt operators have signed up to host ultra-fast electric vehicle charging points under strategic partnerships with the manufacturer-backed pan-European Ionity network,
27 November 2017
Road Tests
Road Test: Smart ForFour Electric Drive
Smart’s first four-seat EV is clever, but compromised, says Alex Grant.
24 November 2017