Tag : Pan-European and Global News
New head at Fleet Logistics Switzerland
Mr Kaeser brings a wealth of fleet industry experience to the new role, having worked previously for more than 15 years in the full service contract … Read More »
Grupo Leche Pascual drives down emissions with new Toyota fleet
In collaboration with Toyota Spain, the firm is to roll out 500 Auris HSD and 30 Prius models across its food transportation fleet. This initiative forms … Read More »
Euro NCAP names best-performing cars of 2010
To qualify as a top achiever, a car must be awarded a high combined score based on the scores in each of the individual four areas … Read More »
2010 deliveries reach record high for Volkswagen AG
The group also reported growth for the month of December, delivering 545,400 (444,200)** units to customers, representing an increase of 22.8%. Volkswagen said that sales showed … Read More »
Mazda to lease EVs in Japan from 2012
The new EV is expected to have a driving range of 200 kilometres and will be leased mainly to local government bodies and fleet customers. The … Read More »
GM reports 12.2% rise in global sales
For 2010, the carmaker delivered 8,389,769 vehicles globally, up from 2009's figure of 7,477,178. GM achieved double-digit increases in five of its top 10 markets, including … Read More »
GENEVA MOTOR SHOW: Saab previews 2012 9-5 SportWagon
Set to compete with models such as the BMW 5-Series Touring and Audi A6 Avant the model is said to bring a 'distinctive, alternative choice to … Read More »
NAFA opens submissions for 2011 Goill Awards
First presented in 1993, the award honours fleet management professionals for innovative ideas that have increased productivity and created bottom-line cost savings. Named after the late … Read More »
Volvo says "road train" technology trials are a success
The concept of vehicle platooning is based on a convoy of vehicles where a professional driver in a lead vehicle drives a line of other vehicles, … Read More »
Kia sponsors Australian Open for 10th year running
The keys to the fleet of 101 official tournament vehicles were handed over by Kia Motors Australia’s president and CEO M.K Kim to Steve Wood, CEO … Read More »
Economic crisis continues to shape Europeans' driving habits
The third edition of the Europcar Transportation and Mobility Observatory, conducted in partnership with polling institute Ipsos, is based on responses from more than 6,000 people, … Read More »
AXA to provide roadside assistance for Renault-Nissan EVs
AXA was appointed following a call for tender in early 2010 and will provide a number of services in addition to conventional roadside breakdown assistance and … Read More »
Nissan and Mitsubishi expand partnership
The two firms already have several agreements for mini cars and commercial vehicles. Under the new deal, Nissan will provide Mitsubishi with a light van/wagon for … Read More »
LeasePlan appoints new chief operating officer
Mr Huster starts with the company on 1 January 2011 and will be appointed to the managing board with effect from 1 April 2011 when Mr … Read More »
EU commercial registrations up 7.5% year to date
Total registrations last month amounted to 160,495 new vehicles; 16.3% more than in the same month last year. Year to date, all segment posted growth, except … Read More »
NAFA brings Fleet Management seminars to Hawaii for first time
The seminars are scheduled for 7-11 March 2011 at the Marriott Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Hawaii. Seminar topics will include fleet issues and regulations specific to Hawaii … Read More »
Production of THINK City EV begins in Indiana, USA
The companyplans to build 300 THINK City electric cars at the facility at Elkhart by the end of the year. ‘This is another major milestone for … Read More »
Telogis rolls out latest fleet management tool in European markets
Telogis Fleet 8 is being billed as 'the industry's most reliable and scalable GPS fleet management software' and uses dynamic traffic data to allow fleet managers … Read More »
New international study on drug driving has alarming findings
The "Drugs and Driving: Detection and Deterrence" report has been published by the International Transport Forum, a transport think tank at the OECD and is based … Read More »
Dollar Thrifty adds to domestic and international franchises
In a statement, the firm said that it's added 16 new US franchise locations since 1 July 2010 as part of its expansion plans, raising the … Read More »
Lysanda and Sycada partner up to offer fuel and CO2 reduction technology for fleets
Lysanda is to provide Sycada with its Eco-Log devices including Eco-Log Lite and Micro, which will be used by its eco-friendly telematics division, Sycada.Green to provide … Read More »
EU gives green light to cross-border enforcement directive
The decision to proceed with a directive on cross-border enforcement means that drivers will be punished for traffic offences they commit abroad, including the four "big … Read More »
Porsche to launch new entry model series to attract younger customers
Few details are available at this stage. The model will go by the working name of "Cajun" and will offer typical Porsche features such as lightweight … Read More »
eCall trial said to prove pan-European benefits of system
The trial was run by NXP Semiconductors NV and involved partners including BMW, IBM, Allianz OrtungsServices, Deutsche Telekom, Dekra, and European automobile clubs such as Touring, … Read More »
Mahindra to acquire 70% stake in SsangYong
The total cost of acquisition is US$463 million, with US$378 million in new stock and US$85 million in corporate bonds. Mahindra said that the acquisition would … Read More »
New Arval group sales director to look at expanding into new markets
Tero Tapala assumes the role after having held the position of Regional General Manager for a group of six countries (Brazil, India, Turkey, Greece, Morocco and … Read More »
Appetite for premium models grows despite falling sales, says JATO
Overall, the European performance is 4.6% down on October 2009's position. Sales in Europe's "Big Five" markets of Great Britain, Germany, Spain, France and Italy are … Read More »
GE to convert half of global fleet to EVs by 2015
The multinational corporation has announced that it is to purchase 25,000 electric vehicles by 2015 for use on its own fleet and for its customers through … Read More »
Volkswagen agrees to buy PHS from Porsche
The family shareholders of the car seller have resolved to exercise the put option to sell the business at a fixed price of €3.3 billion. The … Read More »
Kia launches ethanol-gasoline powered Soul for Brazilian market
The new Soul Flex is being debuted at the Brazilian Motor Show in São Paulo and is scheduled to go on sale in Brazil early next … Read More »