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Honda to fully electrify range by 2025
Honda is advancing its plans to electrify its range with the announcement that 100% of its European automobile sales will be “electrified” by 2025.
Good Energy to take major stake in Zap-Map
Renewable energy supplier Good Map has taken a 12.9% share in Zap-Map’s parent company, with an option to take a majority share within two years.
BMW plug-in hybrid portfolio gets new models and added electric range
BMW has taken the wraps off its latest range of plug-in hybrids to join its ranks, including the world premiere of the new BMW X3 xDrive30e, … Read More »
Kia concept shows plans for electric C-segment saloon
Kia has debuted a new fully electric four-door saloon at Geneva, revealing possible plans for a production model in the future.
New car CO2 hits four-year high due to diesel downturn
Average CO2 emissions from new cars in Europe went up 2.4g/km to 120.5g/km in 2018 – the highest average of the last four years – as … Read More »
Enterprise expands car club operations
Enterprise is expanding its 24/7 car club service in Southampton with two new vehicles.
UK fleet market shows signs of stability
Fleet registrations in the UK showed more positive signs of recovery in February, despite recording their sixth consecutive month of decline.
Audi confirms fifth production electric car
Audi confirms the Q4 e-tron is set for production in the second half of 2020, based on the Q4 e-tron concept shown at this year’s Geneva … Read More »
Electrification could mean an end for diesel Clio, says Renault
Renault is expecting to gradually phase out diesel engines from the new Clio, predicting demand for its new hybrid system could be as high as diesel … Read More »
LeasePlan issues Green Bond
LeasePlan has issued its first-ever Green Bond to help it accelerate the numbers of fully electric vehicles on its fleet.
BVRLA report calls for new approach to motoring tax
The BVRLA, backed by fleets, the automotive industry and MPs, is calling for a new policy on motoring taxation that would help shape future mobility solutions … Read More »
Volvo to limit top speed on all new cars from 2020
Volvo is to impose a 180kph (112mph) maximum top speed on all new models from 2020 to help reduce the dangers from speeding.
Armoured Range Rover Sentinel get extra power and protection
Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations has updated its armoured Range Rover Sentinel with more power and increased occupant protection.
Addison Lee services now available through Sixt mobility app
Sixt customers are now able to book Addison Lee Group’s mobility services through the Sixt app.
Former Infiniti head of fleet joins Circle Leasing
Circle Leasing has appointed Jonathan Reynolds as the company’s new head of sales as the courtesy car supplier looks to expand further in the bodyshop leasing … Read More »
Company car tax changes and clean air zones under focus at ACFO spring seminar
Crucial fleet issues including future company car taxation, the impact of Brexit and the introduction of clean air zones are to come under focus at ACFO’s … Read More »
Demand for short-term subscription leasing to continue rising
More fleets are likely to move to short-term subscription-based car leasing for perk cars as ongoing business uncertainty and changing employee demands turn operators away from … Read More »
New challenge promotes sustainable workplace travel
Workplaces in Scotland are being urged to take part in a new challenge to help change the way employees travel, including on business.
Government urged to explore link between ‘deadly street design’ and speeding
The Government is being urged to look at whether the removal of pedestrian crossings is leading to a rise in speeding.
BMW–Daimler tie-up to bring ‘largest free-floating car sharing provider’
BMW and Daimler have announced more details on the tie-up of their car sharing businesses as the two carmakers join mobility forces.
Nissan readies electric SUV as EV demand grows
Nissan is readying a range of ‘electrified’ SUVs, including a standalone battery-electric model, following strong demand for its second-generation Leaf.
New Green NCAP rating system pinpoints least polluting cars
A new eco rating system has launched for new cars to highlight the least and most polluting new cars on the market, drawing on the well-known … Read More »
Seat showcases electric plans through El-Born concept
Seat has given an insight into its inaugural electric car with a preview of its El-Born concept.
Tesla goes online only to help launch lower-cost Model 3
Tesla is switching to an online-only global sales model, ahead of the launch of the $35,000 entry-level Model 3.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
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APD appoints new MD
Automotive research specialist APD Global Research has appointed a new managing director for the UK as it also reports record results for 2018.
Jaguar I-Pace named UK Car of the Year 2019
The Jaguar I-Pace has scooped the UK Car of the Year accolade for 2019 after defeating 11 other class winners to take the top title.
Sixt unites mobility services under single MaaS platform
Sixt has launched a new app that brings together all of its mobility solutions onto one platform.
DfT data shows increasing delays on major roads in England
New government data shows drivers suffered an increase in delays on major A-roads and motorways in England in 2018.
Škoda reveals new Kamiq crossover
Škoda has taken off the wraps from its forthcoming Kamiq urban crossover, which joins the larger Karoq and Kodiaq in the brand’s SUV line-up.
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Spotlight: Jaguar XE
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RDE2-compliant Range Rover Evoque to escape 4% BiK surcharge
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Vehicle salvage operator highlight fleet services under rebrand
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Road Test: Honda CR-V Hybrid 2WD
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Refreshed Mini Clubman drops fleet-orientated City model
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£232m Drivy acquisition to create global car sharing leader
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First Drive: Toyota Camry
