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Tag : Pan-European and Global News

New head at Fleet Logistics Switzerland

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 »