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Toyota Kinto Europe brand becomes new mobility services company
Toyota is turning its recently launched Kinto mobility branding into an actual mobility services company for Europe, due to open spring 2021.
Bridgestone appoints new CEO and COO as Thomas Schmidt announces departure
Bridgestone has appointed Jan-Maarten de Vries and Michiel Wesseling to lead its Bridgestone Mobility Solutions (BMS) business unit from 1 January 2021.
Fisker readies for 2023 UK launch of Ocean electric SUV
US-based EV company Fisker Inc has confirmed it will launch its Ocean electric SUV in the UK in 2023, backed by aftersales care and remarketing services … Read More »
‘UK-first’ net-zero EV leasing service launches
A new ‘UK-first’ net zero electric vehicle leasing business has launched, designed to bring the cost of driving electric well below that of petrol or diesel … Read More »
Number of electric vehicles on fleets soars in 2020
Electric vehicle take-up by Lex Autolease business customers has surged 144% since the start of 2020 – even prior to the Government’s 2030 announcement.
Road Test: Auto e-tron Sportback S line
Lopping the boot off the e-tron isn’t as mad as it may at first seem, discovers Peter Richaud.
Toyota teases new electric midsize SUV for Europe
Toyota is to introduce a new electric midsize SUV for Europe; the first in a new line-up of battery electric vehicles.
DS 4 premium hatch due 2021
DS Automobiles is to launch a C-segment hatch in 2021, going up against premium sector rivals such as the Audi A3 and including a plug-in hybrid … Read More »
Enterprise appoints former Rivus CEO Henry Brace
Former Rivus Fleet Solutions CEO Henry Brace has joined Enterprise some 11 months after he stepped down from Rivus.
Tony Greenidge becomes official IAM RoadSmart CEO
Industry stalwart Tony Greenidge has officially been appointed as chief executive officer at IAM RoadSmart after stepping up on an interim basis earlier this year.
Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUV to debut in UK with £50,595 price tag
Toyota’s latest Highlander Hybrid SUV is to make its debut in the UK from early 2021, priced from £50,595.
Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid pricing and specs revealed
Toyota’s first-ever plug-in hybrid version of the RAV4 is to launch imminently, priced from £47,395 on the road.
First Drive: Fiat’s electric 500
Improvements to Fiat’s best-seller go deeper than its electric powertrain, says Alex Grant.
Hyundai-Kia boosts EV roll-out with dedicated platform
Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) is accelerating its electrification plans from next year with a dedicated, modular electric vehicle platform, providing more than 300 miles of range, … Read More »
Herd Group launches end-to-end fleet management solution
Contract hire and vehicle rental specialist Herd Group has debuted a new fleet management solution, providing a complete end-to-end system that manages all aspects of fleet … Read More »
Honda CR-V goes hybrid-only
Honda’s CR-V SUV is to go hybrid-only for the 2021 model year, dropping the current petrol options and gaining revised styling and equipment.
Toyota reveals new longer-range lower-cost Mirai
Toyota has unveiled its second-generation Mirai hydrogen saloon, featuring a new platform and fuel cell system and offering increased range of up to 400 miles but … Read More »
Fleet Logistics moves into managed mobility solutions
Fleet Logistics has launched its first mobility solution, expanding its offering further and providing a flexible service to cover multi-modal mobility needs.
PSA appoints Andy Hall as new LCV and strategy director
Groupe PSA has appointed Andy Hall to the newly created role of LCV and strategy director for Peugeot, Citroën, and DS Automobiles in the UK.
Spending Review 2020: Positive news for EV charging and roads
The Government’s long-awaited National Infrastructure Strategy (NIS) has been greeted from within the fleet and electric vehicle sectors for bringing positive news alongside a more “sobering” … Read More »
Škoda expands fleet-focused SE Technology range for Scala
Škoda has expanded the line-up for its fleet-focused Scala SE Technology model with extra engine and gearbox options.
Vauxhall cuts electric Corsa pricing under range update
Vauxhall has slashed the pricing of its electric Corsa-e under a series of updates to the full Corsa line-up for the 2021 model year.
HMRC publishes latest advisory fuel rates
HMRC has announced latest advisory fuel rates, which take effect from 1 December 2020 and bring just one update.
Hyundai Bayon entry-level crossover to arrive early 2021
Hyundai is introducing a completely new crossover in Europe, due early 2021 and dubbed Bayon.
Sacha Imamkhan becomes COO at Alphabet GB
Alphabet GB has appointed Sacha Imamkhan as its new chief operating officer.
‘Shocking’ levels of speeding in first lockdown revealed in new DfT data
Speeding cases rose by up to 7% during the first coronavirus lockdown, new Department for Transport data reveals.
Hyundai and Ineos work to advance hydrogen market
Hyundai and Ineos are to cooperate to help accelerate the development of hydrogen technology, potentially including a hydrogen-fuelled version of the Ineos Grenadier offroader.
Need ‘to stay current’ in very challenging year, fleet managers told
Having the right fleet management skills could make the difference between success and failure in what promises to be a very challenging year.
Plug-in hybrids built for lab tests and tax breaks, claims T&E
Governments are being urged to cut purchase subsidies and tax breaks for plug-in hybrids by eco campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E) after real-world tests indicated … Read More »
Ron Santiago becomes MD at Europcar Mobility Group UK
Ron Santiago has taken over as managing director of Europcar Mobility Group UK.
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