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Volvo Cars becomes ACEA member | 01 Sep 2010 13:02

Volvo Car Corporation has joined the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), following its acqui... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Volvo, ACEA, Geely, Ford,

Trimble to expand European solutions with Punch Telematix | 31 Aug 2010 14:35

Trimble says it's looking to grow its business in the European mobile resource management market following its ac... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Trimble MRM,

New MD at Michelin Tyre PLC | 31 Aug 2010 14:13

Michelin Tyre PLC has announced the appointment of a new MD following the retirement of Jim Rickard.

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Michelin,

PARIS PREVIEW: Citroen DS4 to put in appearance | 31 Aug 2010 13:25

Citroen has released first details of its new DS4 model - the second model in its DS line-up - which will be revealed... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Citroen, DS4,

LeasePlan profits jump to €90 million for H1 2010 | 31 Aug 2010 12:30

LeasePlan has announced a rise in net profits for the first half of 2010, helped by its diverse funding activities an... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: LeasePlan,

De Lage Landen car lease business outperforms expectations | 31 Aug 2010 11:30

De Lage Landen has reported increased demand for car leasing and an upturn in the used car market as it reports a str... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: De Lage Landen,

PARIS PREVIEW: Orlando family MPV to break cover on Chevrolet stand | 25 Aug 2010 13:52

Chevrolet has announced the world premieres of four models at the forthcoming Paris Motor Show, including a full prod... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Chevrolet, Orlando, Cruze,

Euro NCAP to broaden scope of safety assessments | 25 Aug 2010 13:15

Euro NCAP is to launch new assessments to cover advanced safety technologies as well as plug-in vehicles, it has been... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Euro NCAP,

Renault highlights plans for Russian market with Latitude world premier | 25 Aug 2010 12:45

Renault has reiterated its plans for the Russian car market with the announcement that it is to show its Latitude mod... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Renault, Latitude, Duster, Logan, Sandero, Sandero Stepway,

PARIS PREVIEW: Honda to take covers off hybrid Jazz | 25 Aug 2010 10:45

Honda is to debut a hybrid version of its Jazz, said to be the world's first B-segment hybrid, at the Paris Motor... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Honda,

Revised Mazda6 set to attract more fleet drivers | 25 Aug 2010 10:30

Mazda says it's set to see increased fleet manager and driver demand for its Mazda6 following the launch of a new... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Mazda, Mazda6,

Nokia-Clarion collaboration to accelerate development of connected car technology | 24 Aug 2010 12:23

Clarion and Nokia have announced that they are to collaborate on a new technology that will further boost the develop... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News

New lease accounting proposals will not erode benefits of leasing/rental, says BVRLA | 24 Aug 2010 10:30

Leasing and rental will remain popular forms of vehicle finance, despite new lease accounting proposals announced by... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: BVRLA,

European new car sales fall below 2009 levels | 24 Aug 2010 09:45

European new car sales saw a significant fall last month, leading the YtD figure for 2010 to show a decline compared ... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: JATO Dynamics, Ford, Focus, Fiesta, Volkswagen, Renault, Opel/Vauhall, Fiat, Polo, Megane,

PARIS PREVIEW: upgraded Mazda2 to make its premiere | 23 Aug 2010 12:12

Mazda has announced that its line-up at the forthcoming Paris Motor Show will focus on low fuel consumption and reduc... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Mazda, Mazda2, Mazda5, Mazda3,

PARIS PREVIEW: Mercedes to premiere new CLS 'design icon' | 23 Aug 2010 09:11

Making its world premiere at October's Paris Motor Show, the new Mercedes-Benz CLS is set to build on the pioneer... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Daimler, Mercedes-Benz, CLS,

VW completes acquisition of Italdesign Giugiaro | 13 Aug 2010 11:00

The Volkswagen Group has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in Italdesign Giugiario (IDG) and announced ne... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Volkswagen,

Dan Akerson announced as next GM CEO | 13 Aug 2010 10:30

After successfully turning around GM's fortunes, CEO Ed Whitacre is to step down, it has been announced.

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: GM,

India's Mahindra declared preferred bidder for Ssangyong | 13 Aug 2010 11:30

Mahindra & Mahindra, India's largest sports utility maker, has said that it... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Mahindra, Ssangyong,

Alphabet portfolio remains constant in 2009 | 13 Aug 2010 09:30

Alphabet International has said it is looking to grow its customer base further and add to its products and services... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Alphabet, BMW,

Jaguar Land Rover China appoints president | 10 Aug 2010 14:00

Following the recent announcement that Jaguar Land Rover's operations in China will be run as a wholly owned N... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Jaguar Land Rover,

PARIS PREVIEW: Opel/Vauxhall reveals line-up | 10 Aug 2010 14:15

Opel/Vauxhall has announced that it is to show a number of new cars at this year's Paris Motor Show, including ... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Opel, Vauxhall, GTC Paris, Astra, Astra Sports Tourer, Ampera,

Simon Spremberg joins Fleet Logistics | 11 Aug 2010 09:00

Fleet Logistics has appointed Simon Spremberg as its new supply chain manager with responsibility for all supplier ... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Fleet Logistics,

Dollar Thrifty reacts to Avis offer | 04 Aug 2010 12:50

Dollar Thrifty has reacted to a $1.3 billion takeover bid from Avis Budget Group, expressing its concerns that the cu... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Avis Budget, Dollar Thrifty, Hertz,

NAFA forms advisory council to inform California fleet managers of topical issues | 10 Aug 2010 13:30

NAFA Fleet Management Association has established the NAFA CARB Advisory Council, a new sub-committee of its Fuels &a... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: NAFA,

Saudi Arabian firm selects Ctrack for tracking solution | 10 Aug 2010 12:00

Saudi Arabian waste management company Al Fahhad has awarded a three-year contract to Ctrack for the provision of a ... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Ctrack,

Infiniti announces second UK dealership | 10 Aug 2010 09:00

Infiniti has opened its second dealership in the UK with distribution partner Rymco UK, following the recent unveilin... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Infiniti,

VW H1 results 'exceed expectations' | 29 Jul 2010 17:00

Volkswagen Group has reiterated plans to become 'the world's leading automaker' as it announced first-hal... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, SEAT, Bentley,

Chemical industry needs to help carmakers go green, says Frost & Sullivan | 03 Aug 2010 11:00

The chemicals industry should be doing more to help develop more environmentally friendly materials that meet the aut... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Frost & Sullivan,

Week-long TISPOL European operation enforces drink-drive controls | 03 Aug 2010 10:20

More than 7,500 motorists across Europe failed breath tests conducted in a week-long campaign to enforce drink-drivin... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: TISPOL,

Geely completes Volvo buy-out | 03 Aug 2010 09:53

After more than a year of talks, China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co has announced the completion of its acqu... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Volvo, Geely, Ford,

Renault back in black | 02 Aug 2010 14:30

Renault has posted first-half figures that see the company swing back into profit.

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Renault,

Hertz renews preferred partnership with Air France until 2013 | 02 Aug 2010 13:45

Hertz has extended its 21-year preferred partnership with Air France until 2013, it has been announced.

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Hertz,

Audi reports record profit for H1 2010 | 02 Aug 2010 11:33

Audi has announced a bullish forecast for 2010 figures after announcing record profits in for the first half of the c... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Audi,

Hybrid commercial vehicle take-up to be boosted by incentives, says new report | 02 Aug 2010 11:15

Offering firm financial benefits, hybrid commercial vehicles are set to be rapidly adopted in North America and Europ... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Frost & Sullivan,

Nissan Leaf opens for pre-orders in Europe | 02 Aug 2010 09:00

Nissan has announced that it's opened its order books for its Leaf zero-emission vehicle in Portugal and the Repu... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Nissan, Leaf,

Avis submits $1.3 billion offer for Dollar Thrifty | 29 Jul 2010 14:50

Rental giant Avis Budget has made a $1.3 billion cash-and-shares offer to buy rival Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, ... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Avis, Dollar Thrifty, Hertz,

Q2 profits up at Volvo Group | 28 Jul 2010 14:37

Buoyed by strong sales in Asia and South America, Volvo Group has announced Q2 2010 figures above expectations.

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Volvo Trucks,

PSA announces return to profit in H1 results | 28 Jul 2010 14:00

PSA Peugeot Citroen reiterated its plans to grow its business outside Europe as it announced H1 2010 results that sho... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: PSA,

Daimler to set up new smart product unit | 28 Jul 2010 13:00

Daimler AG has announced that it is to set up a new smart product unit that will be integrated within the Mercedes-Be... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Daimler AG, smart,

Daimler raises group profit forecast for full-year 2010 | 28 Jul 2010 12:14

Daimler AG has increased its group earnings forecast for the full year after reporting increased profits for Q2.

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Daimler, Mercedes-Benz,

UPS outlines 20% MPG performance improvement goal for fleet | 27 Jul 2010 10:37

Package delivery giant UPS has outlined a goal of improving the MPG performance of its entire US package delivery fle... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News

Europcar to roll out touchscreen technology at locations across Europe | 26 Jul 2010 13:00

Europcar says it's become the first car hire company to introduce touchscreen technology, with the introduction o... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Europcar,

CV registrations rise 13.2% in EU in June | 23 Jul 2010 10:54

Commercial vehicle registrations in the EU were up again last month, according to new figures from the ACEA, leading ... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: ACEA,

Honda reveals plans for new environmental technologies | 21 Jul 2010 12:50

Honda has announced plans to launch new engine technologies including a new, smaller diesel engine to be introduced e... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Honda,

RSA launches fleet tool to cut fuel and claims costs | 21 Jul 2010 12:00

Global insurer RSA has updated its FleetActive offering, introducing a complete motor fleet solution that allows fir... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: RSA,

Stronger programme needed to reach ambitious EU road safety targets, says ETSC | 21 Jul 2010 11:05

The adoption of a new EU target to reduce road deaths by 50% by 2020 has been welcomed by the European Transport Safe... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: ETSC,

European Commission has missed opportunity to highlight drug driving, says TISPOL | 20 Jul 2010 14:20

European Commission has missed a potentially significant opportunity to highlight the safety threat posed specifical... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: TISPOL,

European Commission publishes Road Safety Programme 2011-2020 | 20 Jul 2010 14:05

The European Commission has today (20 July) released its new road safety programme, in which it sets a new target of ... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News

Results of Eurobarometer survey on road safety published | 20 Jul 2010 13:49

The European Commission has published the findings from its Eurobarometer survey on road safety and EU citizens'... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News

Gary Jefferies joins Bynx as sales and marketing director | 20 Jul 2010 13:31

Automotive software solutions provider Bynx says it's gearing up for worldwide growth with the appointment of in... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Bynx,

New agreement affirms AvtoVAZ restructuring | 19 Jul 2010 12:28

Renault has announced that the terms of Memorandum of Understanding signed last winter on the restructuring and recap... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Renault, AvtoVAZ,

Arval becomes first fleet company to win European safety prize | 19 Jul 2010 11:53

Arval has become the first company to receive a European eSafety prize for fleet management. The leasing and fleet m... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Arval,

Brake launches international online road safety library | 19 Jul 2010 10:31

Aimed at professionals working in road safety around the world, a new complimentary online resource has been launched... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Brake,

Iveco proposes new initiatives to drive down CO2 emissions | 19 Jul 2010 10:24

Presented last week by Sam Burman of Iveco at the VDA International Press Workshop, a paper on “Climate Friendl... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Iveco,

Geely chairman to become board chairman at Volvo | 16 Jul 2010 09:30

The new post-Ford line-up for Volvo has been announced by its prospective owner, China's Zhejiang Geely Holding G... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Volvo, Geely, Ford,

Ford announces new board line-up in advance of Volvo sale | 16 Jul 2010 09:00

Ford has announced a number of new executive appointments as it reshuffles its board in advance of the completion of ... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Ford, Volvo,

New car registrations drop 6.9% for EU in June | 15 Jul 2010 13:50

New car registrations in the EU declined for the third consecutive month, according to newly released figures from th... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: ACEA,

UN organisation turns to Chevin to streamline world food programme | 14 Jul 2010 12:50

The World Food Programme (WFP), a UN organisation, is extending its long-term relationship with Chevin Fleet Solution... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Chevin,

Nissan announces fuel-saving technologies for FY2010 | 14 Jul 2010 11:25

Nissan has announced that it is to launch a number of fuel-saving technologies over the next nine months as part of i... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Nissan, March, Juke,

PSA Peugeot Citroen reports 'best half-year ever' | 13 Jul 2010 12:00

PSA Peugeot Citroen has posted H1 results that have seen the carmaker achieve its 'best half-year ever', hel... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Peugeot, Citroen, PSA, 3008, 5008, RCZ, 408, DS3, C3, C-QUATRE, C5,

Lessees urged to get involved in new IFRS lease accounting standard | 13 Jul 2010 11:31

Fleet operators who lease their vehicles are being urged to get involved in negotiations over forthcoming changes to... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Leaseurope,

Euro NCAP to assess latest safety technologies under new reward system | 13 Jul 2010 11:15

Features fitted like Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Monitoring, Attention Assist, Autonomous Braking and Emergenc... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Euro NCAP,

German luxury car brands put in strong performance for first half | 12 Jul 2010 10:58

Both BMW and Audi AG have reported strong increases in sales in Europe and the US for June and the first half of 201... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Audi, BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce, X1, 5 Series, Z4, 7 Series,

Renault reports rise in sales and market share for H1 | 12 Jul 2010 10:29

Announcing a steep rise in H1 sales for its Renault, Dacia and Renault Samsung Motors brands, Renault has said that ... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Renault,

Renault-Nissan and Bajaj Auto Ltd on track for new car | 09 Jul 2010 13:30

Renault-Nissan and Bajaj Auto Ltd say they have taken another step forward in their plans to develop a new vehicle wi... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Renault-Nissan, Bajaj Auto Ltd,

ACEA Economic Report highlights Q1 automotive production & demand trends | 09 Jul 2010 10:59

While car production and demand have both rebounded in the EU in the first months of 2010 compared to the very low le... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: ACEA,

Passenger car sales in India rise 33% for Q2 2010 | 08 Jul 2010 15:10

Latest figures released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers show a high growth in domestic sales for Q2... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News

Air Berlin customers to benefit from "Premium Partnership" with Europcar | 08 Jul 2010 10:00

Europcar and Air Berlin have partnered up to provide car hire services to all Air Berlin business and leisure custom... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Europcar,

Renault takes to road with first electric vehicles | 08 Jul 2010 09:00

Renault is to offer over 2,000 people, including national and local authorities and opinion leaders, the chance to te... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Renault, Kangoo Express ZE, Fluence ZE, Twizy, Zoe,

Porsche names new CEO | 07 Jul 2010 10:00

Porsche has appointed Matthias Müller as its new CEO with effect from 1 October 2010.

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: VW, Porsche,

epyx expands 1link menu pricing option into Europe | 05 Jul 2010 13:10

epyx says it's to roll out its 1link manufacturer fleet menu pricing offering to fleets and their franchise deal... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: epyx,

Jaguar Land Rover joins EUCAR | 05 Jul 2010 11:56

Jaguar Land Rover has said that it is looking forward to participating in common research projects following the news... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Jaguar Land Rover,

NAFA runs 2010 Membership Drive | 05 Jul 2010 10:20

NAFA has announced that it is to run its 2010 Membership Drive, a “member-recruit-a-member” campaign, ove... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: NAFA,

ETSC welcomes cross-border enforcement focus by Belgian EU Presidency | 02 Jul 2010 11:18

The announcement by the Belgian EU Presidency that it is to place legislation to follow up cross-border traffic offen... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: ETSC,

Mitsubishi and PSA expand EV collaboration | 30 Jun 2010 13:40

Mitsubishi and PSA Peugeot Citroen (PSA) have announced that they are in talks over the development and supply of pow... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Mitsubishi, PSA, Peugeot, Citroen, i-MiEV, iOn, C-ZERO,

EU to implement standardised chargers for EVs by mid-2011 | 30 Jun 2010 12:03

Electric vehicles, including cars, scooters and bicycles, will use a common standard for chargers by mid-2011, the Eu... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News

Renault to work with France's CEA to develop greener technologies | 25 Jun 2010 14:00

Renault is to work with the CEA (French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission) to research and develop gr... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Renault,

Leaseurope launches e-publication on "Fighting Fraud" | 25 Jun 2010 12:30

Leaseurope has released a new e-publication on "Fighting Fraud" that provides an exclusive overview of concr... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Leaseurope,

Rolls-Royce opens eighth showroom in Greater China | 25 Jun 2010 13:15

Rolls-Royce has announced the opening of a new showroom in Greater China, which brings its number of showrooms in the... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Rolls-Royce,

Commercial vehicle sales rise 7.7% in May | 25 Jun 2010 12:00

Commercial vehicle registrations in the EU saw a significant rise last month according to the latest data from the AC... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: ACEA,

HPI Fleet & Mobility says it's on road to European top spot | 25 Jun 2010 11:30

Germany-based HPI Fleet & Mobility has announced its plans to launch in all European countries by 2011, following... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: HPI Fleet & Mobility,

European automakers agree on industry standard for charging EVs | 25 Jun 2010 09:00

European car manufacturers have drawn up industry recommendations for charging EVs in a safe and user-friendly way in... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: ACEA,

VW 1.4-litre TSI Twincharger unit named International Engine of the Year | 23 Jun 2010 14:18

Volkswagen's 1.4-litre TSI Twincharger engine has scooped the top award at the International Engine of the Year A... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Volkswagen, Golf, Scirocco, Eos, Tiguan, Ibiza Cupra, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, MiTo, Giulietta,

ETSC urges EU to adopt new road safety targets and measures for 2020 | 22 Jun 2010 11:30

Although there was a record-breaking improvement in road safety in Europe last year, the EU must keep up the pace of ... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: ETSC,

NCSFA to hold annual conference alongside NAFA's 2011 I&E | 22 Jun 2010 09:00

The National Conference of State Fleet Administrators (NCSFA) has announced that it is to partner up with NAFA's ... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: NAFA,

European Commission proposes common safety standards for EVs | 18 Jun 2010 09:38

The European Commission has taken a further step to help speed up the introduction of electric vehicles in the EU thr... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News

US vehicle emissions still significantly higher than Europe or Japan | 18 Jun 2010 09:19

The US car market is still lagging significantly behind Europe and Japan in terms of reducing vehicle CO2 output, ac... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: JATO Dynamics,

Downturn in European car market shakes up brand hierarchy | 17 Jun 2010 13:53

A slide in the overall European new car market is proving to be a benefit to brands that have traditionally been less... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: JATO Dynamics,

EU passenger car registrations decline by 9.3% in May | 15 Jun 2010 11:30

Newly released figures from the ACEA show that demand for new cars in the EU declined for the second month this year ... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: ACEA,

Renault-Nissan and AvtoVAZ strengthen partnership | 14 Jun 2010 14:00

The Renault-Nissan Alliance and AvtoVAZ have announced that they have strengthened their co-operation in a move to se... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Renault-Nissan, AvtoVAZ,

smart fortwo electric drive to go on trial in the US | 14 Jun 2010 12:42

Daimler has announced that it is to roll out its trial of the smart fortwo electric drive model to North American ci... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Daimler, smart, fortwo,

Renault names Dominique Thormann as chief financial officer | 14 Jun 2010 12:30

Renault has appointed Dominique Thormann as its chief financial officer, replacing Thierry Moulonguet, effective from... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Renault,

Official opening of new premises marks the start of a new era, says Leaseurope | 14 Jun 2010 10:30

Leaseurope has opened new premises in Europe that, it says, will help it to increase its presence and deal with forth... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Leaseurope,

Report on electric vehicles published by EP Committee | 11 Jun 2010 12:00

A new report has been published by the European Parliament on the introduction of the EV in the European market place... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News

Renault provides glimpse of forthcoming Latitude global saloon | 09 Jun 2010 11:55

Renault has provided the first glimpse of its latest family saloon, Latitude, which will go on sale this autumn in ... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Renault, Latitude,

Mazda to ramp up corporate sales profile in Europe | 08 Jun 2010 10:27

Mazda Motor Europe has announced that it is expanding its pan-European fleet focus through a number of measures inclu... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Mazda,

New EuroRAP report highlights failings in safety on trans-European roads | 09 Jun 2010 09:00

Europe's major trading road routes have been shown to vary greatly in their safety performance, with less than a ... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News

Volkswagen Group announces sales and marketing reorg | 07 Jun 2010 16:00

Volkswagen says it's reorganising its group sales and marketing structures in line with the fast-growing developm... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Volkswagen,

New study shows huge savings achieved by European fleets through contract extensions | 07 Jun 2010 14:45

New research released by GE Capital shows the extent of company car contract extensions in Europe, and the savings to... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: GE Capital,

ALD Automotive India hits on an eco idea with a difference | 07 Jun 2010 13:01

ALD Automotive India has launched a new - and rather unique - initiative to help its customers fight climate change.<... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: ALD Automotive India,

Traffic police intensify drink-drive operations for World Cup | 07 Jun 2010 10:21

European police are to implement intensive operations over the coming days to ensure that drink-drive laws are rigoro... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: TISPOL,

Car sales down 8.7% in Western Europe in May | 04 Jun 2010 12:30

Car sales in Western Europe fell by 8.7% in May, according to the latest data from J.D. Power Automotive Forecasting.... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: J.D. Power,

Mercedes offers free Comand APS map update for three years in 39 European countries | 04 Jun 2010 11:40

Mercedes has announced that its customers are to benefit from the latest map updates for their Comand APS multimedia... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Mercedes-Benz,

Infiniti appoints new marketing director for Europe | 04 Jun 2010 09:00

Infiniti has announced the appointment of a new marketing director in Europe. Jean-Pierre Diernaz assumes the role, t... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Infiniti,

Euro NCAP website goes multi-lingual | 03 Jun 2010 09:00

At the same time as releasing its latest safety results, Euro NCAP has announced that it is launching its website fo... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Euro NCAP,

Spyker completes Saab GB purchase | 01 Jun 2010 13:25

Spyker Cars has confirmed that it has finalised the purchase of Saab GB from General Motors UK, and says the transact... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Spyker, Saab,

Volkswagen Van Centre sales manager takes on worthy challenge | 01 Jun 2010 12:50

Led by the general sales manager of the Heritage Volkswagen Van Centre in Bristol, a team of seven people are to take... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Volkswagen,

Mycompanyfleet launches into Australian fleet market | 01 Jun 2010 12:20

Leading fleet software supplier, Mycompanyfleet has launched into the Australian fleet market, saying the time is rig... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Mycompanyfleet,

Daimler and BYD to develop EVs for China | 28 May 2010 12:40

Daimler is to partner up with Chinese carmaker BYD to develop electric vehicles in China under a new joint venture.read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News

Renault-Nissan and MOBI.E Tech to promote EVs in Portugal | 28 May 2010 12:10

Portugal has become one of the first countries in the world to adopt a countrywide electric mobility policy, followin... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Renaut, Nissan, Leaf,

Leaseurope welcomes new Block Exemption regime | 28 May 2010 11:40

This week's announcement by the European Commission of a new Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation has been gr... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Leaseurope,

Giuseppe Tommaso becomes General Manager Business Development at Kia Motors Europe | 28 May 2010 09:46

Kia Motors Europe GmbH has announced the formal promotion of Giuseppe Tommaso, formerly the Fleet & Remarketing ... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Kia,

BVRLA claims victory in Block Exemption battle | 27 May 2010 15:00

The BVRLA has welcomed the European Commission’s newly announced guidelines to its Block Exemption regulations,... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
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European Commission announces new competition rules for the car sector | 27 May 2010 14:00

The European Commission is to boost competition in the vehicle repair market with the adoption of new Motor Vehicle B... | read full article

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Strong LCV sales lead to second month of growth for EU commercial vehicle sector | 27 May 2010 10:00

Commercial vehicle registrations increased for the second month running in April, according to new data released by t... | read full article

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Keywords: ACEA,

Miele adds new VW Transporter to fleet | 26 May 2010 12:30

Premium German domestic appliance company Miele has become one of the first companies to take delivery of the new Tra... | read full article

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Keywords: Volkswagen, Transporter,

Kia Picanto to go electric by 2013 | 26 May 2010 11:00

Kia is to launch an electric version of its small Picanto in Europe within the next three years.

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Keywords: Kia, Picanto,

IRF elects new chairman | 26 May 2010 09:30

The International Road Federation (IRF) has announced the appointment of Kiran Kapila as its new chairman.

Category: Pan-European and Global News

VW takes control of Italdesign Giugario | 25 May 2010 12:45

Volkswagen has confirmed that it is to acquire a majority sake in the Turin, Italy-based car designer Italdesign Giug... | read full article

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GM announces profit in Q1 results | 20 May 2010 12:15

General Motors has reported its first profit for three years, helped by a 40% rise in sales, particularly in China an... | read full article

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Mazda Motor Europe recruits new vice president | 25 May 2010 11:10

Mazda Motors Europe has announced the appointment of Martin Benders as vice president for European Sales Operations.<... | read full article

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Daimler announces new head of powertrain operations Mercedes-Benz Cars | 25 May 2010 10:33

Daimler has announced that Volker Stauch, head of powertrain operations Mercedes-Benz Cars, is to retire at the end o... | read full article

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Police forces crack down on speeding in pan-European operation | 25 May 2010 10:18

Police forces across Europe are delivering hard-hitting messages about the dangers of speeding after results from a p... | read full article

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Russian car market to gain momentum, says Frost & Sullivan | 24 May 2010 12:59

Although the CEE car markets remain volatile, Russia is taking the rocky road to recovery. That's the view of Fro... | read full article

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Toyota boosts EV plans with Tesla tie-up | 24 May 2010 12:00

Toyota has announced that it is to partner with US-based electric car company Tesla Motors to co-develop electric veh... | read full article

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Leaseurope cautions over latest IFRS lease accounting standard proposal | 21 May 2010 14:30

The new IFRS lease accounting standard will reach an 'unparalleled level of complexity' if the IASB Board pus... | read full article

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Vinyl-wrapped Astras are picture perfect for Google Streetview | 21 May 2010 13:30

Google Streetview has taken delivery of 20 Astras vinyl wrapped by UK-based Sign Language Ltd to become moving advert... | read full article

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Saab turns to JATO in build-up to 9-5 launch | 21 May 2010 10:30

Saab has signed a new contract with JATO Dynamics to provide market intelligence in the build-up to the crucial new 9... | read full article

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Lexus issues global recall of 11,500 LS 460 and LS 600h models | 20 May 2010 11:45

Lexus has announced that it is to recall around 40 models in the UK as part of a global recall.

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Keywords: Lexus, Toyota, LS 600h, LS 460,

Road deaths hit record low, says ITF | 19 May 2010 13:00

The number of people killed in road accidents fell to a new low in 2008, according to data from the international Tra... | read full article

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New marketing director at JATO Dynamics to spearhead global marketing strategy | 19 May 2010 11:25

JATO Dynamics has appointed David Hirst to the new position of global marketing director.

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Land Rover to bring out 2WD & hybrid vehicles | 18 May 2010 09:00

In a true sign of the times, Land Rover has confirmed that its new compact Range Rover, shown recently as the LRX Co... | read full article

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Nissan announces Leaf pricing for key European markets | 17 May 2010 13:33

Nissan has announced general pricing for its forthcoming Leaf electric vehicle across Europe, with the price set to b... | read full article

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New Datamonitor report stresses growth opportunities for India | 17 May 2010 12:45

Recent upwards trends in the Indian automotive market are set to continue as consumers stretch budgets for car purcha... | read full article

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EU new car registrations decline in April | 17 May 2010 10:15

After 10 months of rises, new passenger car registrations in Europe showed a decline in April, according to the lates... | read full article

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Keywords: ACEA,

Mazda Motor Europe has appointed a new head of R&D | 17 May 2010 09:39

Hiroyuki Matsumoto has been appointed to the role of vice president and general manager of Mazda's European Rese... | read full article

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Keywords: Mazda,

Nissan reports profit in full-year results | 14 May 2010 10:30

Nissan has said that it is well on the way to economic recovery after surpassing its full-year forecasts and reportin... | read full article

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Keywords: Nissan, Leaf,

BMW upbeat for full year sales following Q1 results | 14 May 2010 09:30

BMW has announced a return to profit in the first quarter of 2010, helped by growing demand for premium products.

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Keywords: BMW, 5 Series,

European automotive production forecast raised in new report | 13 May 2010 13:25

European automotive production will hit pre-recession highs by 2014. So says the latest "European Car and LCV P... | read full article

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Keywords: SMMT,

New funding helps THINK push ahead with North American expansion | 12 May 2010 09:00

Norway-based electric car manufacturer THINK says it's set to push ahead with expansion plans after pulling in an... | read full article

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New car CO2 emissions fall | 11 May 2010 14:10

Average European new car CO2 emissions are falling at a faster rate than ever before and are on course to meet 2015 E... | read full article

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Keywords: JATO Dynamics,

EU missing road safety opportunities, says ETSC | 11 May 2010 12:00

Progress is being made across the EU in tackling the main killers on roads but opportunities are still being missed.... | read full article

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Alamo Rent a Car expands into United Arab Emirates | 11 May 2010 10:30

Alamo Rent a Car says it's growing its presence in the Middle East through expansion into the United Arab Emirate... | read full article

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NAFA calls for presentations for 2011 I&E | 11 May 2010 09:00

Following the success of NAFA’s 2010 Institute & Expo (I&E) in Detroit, the organisation is calling fo... | read full article

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PSA teams up with Chang'an Automotive Group for JV | 10 May 2010 13:30

PSA Peugeot Citroen has announced that it is to create a 50/50 joint venture with China Chang'an Automobile Group... | read full article

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Frost & Sullivan event to focus on latest EV issues | 10 May 2010 13:01

Intended to bring together key decision-makers in the electric vehicle industry including fleet operators, Frost &... | read full article

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Fleet innovation recognised in annual Goill awards | 10 May 2010 11:35

This year's NAFA/Bell Canada 2010 Larry Goill Memorial Quality Fleet Management Idea Awards saw two fleet manage... | read full article

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Audi A1 available to order, priced from €15,800 | 10 May 2010 11:15

Audi has announced that it has opened its order books for the highly anticipated A1, with prices starting from ̈́... | read full article

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Infiniti announces pricing for new diesel FX | 10 May 2010 10:00

With aspirations for the fleet market as well as retail, Infiniti has announced pricing for its new Infiniti FX diese... | read full article

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Resolution on electric vehicles calls for European standards to be adopted | 10 May 2010 09:30

Supporting the goal of setting a European standard by 2011 for recharging electric vehicles, the European Parliament... | read full article

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Arval steers steady course in 2009 | 14 Apr 2010 17:15

Helped by the growth of "new entities" Arval is predicting a small increase in its fleet size in 2010. The fo... | read full article

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Honda turns round Q1 figures | 28 Apr 2010 11:30

Honda has released Q1 figures that show a reversal in the Japanese carmaker's fortunes as it returned to profit.<... | read full article

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Keywords: Honda,

CPFC seeks to establish universal fleet certification | 05 May 2010 10:00

Comprising associations, organisations, companies, and universities involved in vehicle fleet management, a new all... | read full article

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Keywords: NAFA, CPFC,

Ghosn re-elected as Renault chairman and CEO | 04 May 2010 14:42

Renault has announced that Carlos Ghosn has been re-elected as its chairman and CEO for a four-year period. This foll... | read full article

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Belgian telecomms giant places order for 600 Sprinters | 04 May 2010 14:07

Brussels-based telecomms specialist Belgacom is to take delivery of 600 Sprinters from Mercedes-Benz Vans for its ope... | read full article

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Keywords: Mercedes-Benz, Sprinter,

European Parliament issues draft van CO2 report | 04 May 2010 11:07

The European Parliament’s Environment Committee has issued its draft report on van CO2.

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Q1 revenue up 28% for Renault | 29 Apr 2010 15:00

Renault has announced a 28.4% rise in first-quarter 2010 revenues helped by increases in market share in the global m... | read full article

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Keywords: Renault,

100% biofuel goes on trial in Finland | 29 Apr 2010 13:46

Finnish oil refining company Neste Oil has begun trials of Neste Green 100 diesel produced from 100% renewable raw ... | read full article

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Hertz agrees to buy rival Dollar Thrifty for $1.2 billion | 27 Apr 2010 17:00

It has been reported in the USA that Hertz Global Holdings Inc has agreed to buy rival Dollar Thrifty Automotive Gro... | read full article

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Keywords: Hertz, Thrifty,

Renault-Nissan begins construction of European EV battery plant | 27 Apr 2010 13:34

Renault-Nissan has begun construction of its first European plant for the production of advanced lithium-ion batter... | read full article

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Keywords: Renault, Nissan, Leaf,

EU commercial vehicles registrations up in March | 27 Apr 2010 10:40

Commercial vehicles registrations within the EU took a turn for the better, according to the latest figures from the ... | read full article

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Keywords: ACEA,

GM says it's right on track with Ampera | 27 Apr 2010 10:15

GM says it's on track to roll out its Ampera electric car in Europe next year, with the model having passed an im... | read full article

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Keywords: GM, Vauxhall, Ampera,

FTA publishes latest guide for international road transport operators | 27 Apr 2010 09:00

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has published the 15th edition of its guide for international road transport ... | read full article

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Keywords: FTA,

VW to invest extra €1.6 billion in China | 26 Apr 2010 12:27

Volkswagen is upping its investment in China, as the carmaker eyes the world's most dynamic car market with inter... | read full article

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Keywords: Volkswagen, Tiguan, Golf, Jetta, Skoda, Octavia,

Peugeot demonstrates global commitments | 26 Apr 2010 11:45

Peugeot says it's pushing ahead with its global offensive, with the unveiling of its new brand identity in China ... | read full article

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Keywords: Peugeot, 408, SR1, 308, 4007,

Tax incentives on rise in EU | 26 Apr 2010 10:30

An increasing number of EU member states are turning to CO2-based taxation or incentives for electric vehicles, accor... | read full article

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Keywords: ACEA,

Frost & Sullivan comments on Fiat demerger | 23 Apr 2010 13:25

While Fiat's demerger announced this week is not without its issues, including possible problems with investor sh... | read full article

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Keywords: Fiat,

Phillippe Guillemot appointed new CEO of the Europcar group | 23 Apr 2010 12:30

Europcar has announced the appointment of a new CEO in the form of Phillippe Guillemot.

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Keywords: Europcar,

Fiat to split car and industrial divisions | 22 Apr 2010 14:05

Fiat has announced that it is to split its industrial vehicle and automotive businesses into two separate companies ... | read full article

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Keywords: Fiat,

Streetcar and Zipcar join forces to create large-scale car sharing network | 22 Apr 2010 12:00

Car share club giant Zipcar says it is to create 'a large scale car sharing network across Europe' following... | read full article

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Keywords: Zipcar, Streetcar,

Fiesta outpaces Golf in European sales figures | 20 Apr 2010 17:30

The Ford Fiesta has become Europe's best-selling car, beating the Volkswagen Golf into second place in both Marc... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: JATO Dynamics, Ford, Fiesta, Volkswagen, Golf, Toyota, Yaris, Auris, Aygo,

Petrol prices hit new high | 21 Apr 2010 10:30

Petrol prices have reached a new record high, according to the latest Fuel Price Report from the AA, as rising wholes... | read full article

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Keywords: AA,

Latest Toyota recall affects Land Cruiser and GX 460 | 21 Apr 2010 09:00

Toyota has announced that it is to recall a number of Toyota and Lexus models in various markets including North Amer... | read full article

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Keywords: Toyota, RX 450h, RAV4,

VW to roll out single brand for global used car business | 20 Apr 2010 12:50

Volkswagen says it is to strengthen its used car business on a global basis under a single brand.

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Keywords: Volkswagen,

Latest Fleet World webinar focuses on best practice in international fleet management | 20 Apr 2010 09:00

There is a real international flavour to the latest Fleet World webinar, which is being sponsored by Peugeot Motor C... | read full article

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Keywords: Fleet World, Arval, Noetic Consulting,

Manheim opens auction centre in Belgium | 19 Apr 2010 11:30

Manheim has announced that it is to open a new auction centre in Antwerp, Belgium in response to growing demand for ... | read full article

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Keywords: Manheim,

Athlon Car Lease to implement new management team | 19 Apr 2010 10:30

Athlon Car Lease has announced the formation of a new management team as part of a move to leverage synergies to enha... | read full article

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Keywords: De Lage Landen, Athlon Car Lease,

EU car sales rise 10.8% in March | 19 Apr 2010 09:00

Latest figures released by the ACEA show a rise in new car registrations in the EU for the month of March and the fir... | read full article

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Keywords: ACEA,

NAFA to host public safety fleet workshops at 2010 I&E | 16 Apr 2010 09:00

In recognition of the unique issues, trends, and challenges that public safety fleet managers face on a daily basis, ... | read full article

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Keywords: NAFA,

Just days to go until the 2010 NAFA I&E... | 14 Apr 2010 10:00

With less than two weeks to go to NAFA’s 2010 Institute & Expo, fleets are being urged to make sure this mu... | read full article

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Keywords: NAFA,

IFS selects Mycompanyfleet fleet management solution | 12 Apr 2010 15:25

Multi-national fleet management specialists, International Fleet Services (IFS), which manages company vehicles on b... | read full article

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Keywords: Mycompanyfleet, IFS,

Renault-Nissan signs MoU with Enel and Endesa | 12 Apr 2010 12:00

Renault-Nissan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with utility companies Enel in Italy and Endesa in Spain and ... | read full article

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Keywords: Renault, Nissan, Leaf, Twizy ZE, Zoe ZE, Fluence ZE, Kangoo ZE,

European leasing firms invited to join eco programme | 12 Apr 2010 10:00

The European car leasing industry is being called upon to help facilitate the introduction of more eco-friendly fleet... | read full article

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Keywords: Athlon Car Lease, Leaseurope,

Sharp downturn in European leasing market in 2009 | 09 Apr 2010 13:04

Preliminary figures released by Leaseurope show a significant downturn in the European leasing market - including au... | read full article

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Keywords: Leaseurope,

VW Polo given Car of the Year 2010 award | 01 Apr 2010 16:15

The VW Polo has been named as the 2010 World Car of the Year at this year's New York motor show, following in the... | read full article

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Keywords: Volkswagen, Polo,

Frost & Sullivan assesses scope in Renault-Nissan and Daimler agreement | 08 Apr 2010 09:00

Following yesterday's announcement of a tie-up between Renault-Nissan and Daimler, Vigneshwaran Chandran, program... | read full article

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Keywords: Frost & Sullivan, Daimler, Renault-Nissan,

Renault-Nissan and Daimler announce global tie-up | 07 Apr 2010 12:30

Renault-Nissan and Daimler are to team up to develop new car and LCV models and engines, it has been revealed.

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Renault, Nissan, Daimler,

Renault-Nissan announces EV cooperation agreement with Acciona in Spain | 30 Mar 2010 14:12

Renault-Nissan has signed its latest cooperation agreement on electric vehicles, this time with leading global renewa... | read full article

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Keywords: Renault,

Frost & Sullivan comments on Geely's purchase of Volvo | 30 Mar 2010 12:10

Frost & Sullivan has greeted Geely's purchase of Volvo as a major milestone in the auto industry, being the ... | read full article

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Keywords: Geely, Volvo, Frost & Sullivan,

Volvo to be sold to Geely for $1.8 billion | 30 Mar 2010 11:20

The announcement that Chinese carmaker Geely is to buy Volvo from Ford for $1.8 billion (£1.2 billion) has unde... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Geely, Volvo,

PSA announces €530 million investment in Brazil | 29 Mar 2010 11:10

PSA Peugeot Citroen has shown its commitment to expansion in Brazil and Latin America with the announcement of signif... | read full article

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Keywords: PSA Peugeot Citroen,

Hyundai and Kia to use Parrot hands-free technology in Europe | 25 Mar 2010 12:45

Hyundai and sister company Kia are introducing the Parrot Bluetooth hands-free solution into their vehicles across Eu... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Hyundai, Kia, ix35, Tucson,

Saab plant restarts production | 23 Mar 2010 10:00

Saab has resumed production at its Trollhättan plant, marking a new era for the Swedish car maker as an indepen... | read full article

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Keywords: Saab, 9-5, 9-5 SportWagon,

Bentley opens first retailer in South America | 19 Mar 2010 12:51

Bentley Motors is expanding its retail network into the South American market with the showroom grand opening of B... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Bentley,

Thatcham provides dynamic ESC performance data to Euro NCAP | 18 Mar 2010 15:13

Helped by the investigation and research work of Thatcham, Euro NCAP is now releasing data on ESC (Electronic Stabili... | read full article

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Keywords: Thatcham, Euro NCAP,

Renault-Nissan to work with A2A on EV pilot project in Lombardy, Italy | 18 Mar 2010 11:00

The Renault-Nissan Alliance and multi-utility A2A have finalised an agreement covering the development of electric ve... | read full article

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Keywords: Renault-Nissan,

Renault-Nissan inaugurates plant in India | 18 Mar 2010 10:30

Renault-Nissan has opened its first dedicated global plant in Chennai India which, it says, represents a key mileston... | read full article

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Keywords: Renault-Nissan, Micra,

European car registrations up 3% in February | 17 Mar 2010 09:00

Demand for new car rose again last month, according to newly released figures from the ACEA.

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: ACEA,

Over 122,000 penalties issued in European seatbelt campaign | 16 Mar 2010 12:00

A European week-long police enforcement campaign on drivers and passengers not using seatbelts has resulted in the i... | read full article

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Nissan to establish design studio in Beijing | 16 Mar 2010 10:00

Nissan is to set up a new design studio in China through its Nissan (China) Investment Co, Ltd (NCIC) subsidiary.

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Nissan,

IRU says issue of self-employed drivers must be addressed | 15 Mar 2010 17:23

MEPs must exclude self-employed drivers from the working time directive and show pragmatism on its scope and night wo... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News

EVs trialled on A40 in Germany under pilot project | 12 Mar 2010 11:02

A fleet of electric vehicles including pre-production Renault models and 110 converted electric vehicles on leases ar... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Renault, Fiat,

Brussels accused of biofuels "cover-up" | 11 Mar 2010 09:30

A coalition of environmental groups in Europe are taking the European Union's executive to court over its refusal... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News

Peugeot announces senior management changes | 09 Mar 2010 09:00

Peugeot has announced a number of senior management changes including the appointment of a new CEO and changes to the... | read full article

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Keywords: Peugeot,

VW's TSI engines gain environmental commendation | 08 Mar 2010 15:20

Volkswagen's TSI engines have had their environmental credentials certified with a new commendation by Germany... | read full article

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Keywords: Volkswagen,

Ford to launch five electric models by 2013 | 05 Mar 2010 09:25

Ford is to launch five full electric or hybrid vehicles in the European market by 2013, it has announced.

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Ford, Focus,

GENEVA: Dacia to be launched in UK | 03 Mar 2010 16:05

Renault has confirmed that it is to launch its Dacia brand in the UK from the end of 2012. Speaking at the Geneva Mot... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Dacia, Renault,

GENEVA: Ferrari goes green | 03 Mar 2010 15:30

You don't normally see a green Ferrari on the firm's Geneva stand but that's what happened at this year&#... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Ferrari,

GENEVA: Mazda to launch more efficient engines in 2012 | 03 Mar 2010 15:18

On display at the Geneva Motor Show, Mazda's new Sky family of petrol and diesel engines will be launched in Euro... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Mazda,

Growing US demand for small cars underpins Ford's strategy | 03 Mar 2010 15:10

Small cars have taken over from larger, gas-guzzling sedan or SUV models to become the fastest-growing market segment... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Ford, Fiesta, Focus, Mondeo,

GENEVA: 9-5 marks new era for Saab | 02 Mar 2010 17:27

With its future looking a lot more secure than a few months ago, Saab took the opportunity to show its all-new 9-5 Sa... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Saab, 9-5,

GENEVA: Kia unveils Venga Plug-In Electric concept | 02 Mar 2010 10:37

Kia is debuting its first all-electric plug-in concept car - based on the just-arrived Venga - at the Geneva Motor Sh... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Kia, Venga, Venga EV,

The Fuelcard Company plans new European fuel card | 02 Mar 2010 10:18

The Fuelcard Company has announced plans to develop a new European fuel card offering. Speaking as the firm extends i... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: The Fuelcard Company,

GM provides extra funding to Opel/Vauxhall | 02 Mar 2010 09:57

GM has announced that it is pledging more funds to restructure the Opel and Vauxhall operations as a sign of its conf... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: General Motors, Opel, Vauxhall,

Honda announces CR-Z pricing | 02 Mar 2010 09:43

Honda has announced pricing for its new CR-Z hybrid coupe, which opens for orders from this Friday 5 March.

T... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Honda, CR-Z,

GENEVA: Kia shows ultra-low CO2 cee'd | 02 Mar 2010 09:30

Kia Motors is revealing an "ultra-low" CO2 version of its cee'd five-door hatchback at the Geneva Motor S... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Kia, cee'd,

Kia Motors opens manufacturing plant in Georgia, USA | 02 Mar 2010 09:00

Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG) celebrated the official opening of Kia's first-ever US automobile manufac... | read full article

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Keywords: Kia,

Avis to offer Renault electric vehicles from 2011 | 01 Mar 2010 15:00

Avis is partnering up with Renault to offer electric cars to its customers from 2011. 

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Renault, Avis,

European take-up of small cars drives down average CO2 | 26 Feb 2010 11:30

Increasing take-up of small, low-CO2 cars, boosted by national scrappage schemes, is helping to drive down average CO... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: JATO Dynamics, Fiat, Porsche, Cayenne, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Toyota, Prius, Yaris, PSA, Renault,

Spyker completes Saab acquisition | 23 Feb 2010 17:00

Spyker Cars NV has confirmed that it has completed the deal to acquire Saab from GM. The deal was completed at 16.30 ... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Spyker, Saab,

Hummer deal falls through | 24 Feb 2010 17:30

GM has announced that it's proposed sale of Hummer to Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machines Co, Ltd. (Tengz... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Hummer, GM,

Road pricing trial claimed to be success | 26 Feb 2010 09:00

A road pricing trial conducted in the Netherlands has been proclaimed as a success in showing how GPS technology and ... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News

Chevin relocates as part of bid for expansion down under | 24 Feb 2010 16:52

Chevin Fleet Solutions says it's expanding its operations in Australia to capitalise on continued demand for its ... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Chevin Fleet Solutions,

GENEVA: Honda to show one-person battery electric vehicle concept | 24 Feb 2010 12:07

A one-person battery electric vehicle concept - dubbed the 3R-C - is to make its world debut on Honda's stand at ... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Honda, FCX Clarity, 3R-C, EV-N,

ETSC event addresses speed management | 23 Feb 2010 16:01

Tackling speed must form a central part of the EU's forthcoming Road Safety Action Programme. So says the Europea... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: European Transport Safety Council, ETSC,

GreenRoad secures $10 million funding for expansion | 23 Feb 2010 09:52

Driver safety technology specialist GreenRoad has announced that it has secured financing from Generation IM Climate ... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: GreenRoad,

Infiniti adds diesels to line-up | 23 Feb 2010 09:13

Infiniti says it's launched phase two of its assault on the European luxury car market, with the arrival of a new... | read full article

Category: Pan-European and Global News
Keywords: Renault, Nissan, Infiniti, G37, FX, EX, M Line,

eSafety Challenge receives EU funding boost | 22 Feb 2010 15:47

The European Commission is to help support the promotion of eSafety technologies as a means of saving lives, with a c... | read full article

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Keywords: eSafety Challenge,

GENEVA: Ford to add new Kuga and Mondeo powertrains | 19 Feb 2010 14:15

As well as showing the new Focus, C-MAX and Grand C-MAX models at the Geneva Motor Show in March, Ford has announced ... | read full article

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Keywords: Ford, S-MAX, Kuga,

GENEVA: Ford to reveal new C-segment cars | 19 Feb 2010 13:19

Ford has announced that its forthcoming Focus will make its European debut at next month's Geneva show. The new m... | read full article

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Keywords: Ford, Focus, C-MAX, Grand C-MAX,

New CEO at Jaguar Land Rover | 19 Feb 2010 09:28

Jaguar Land Rover has today (18 February) announced the appointment of Ralf Speth, a former executive at Ford and BMW... | read full article

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Keywords: Jaguar Land Rover,

GENEVA: Nissan takes wraps off new Juke | 10 Feb 2010 16:00

Nissan has unveiled its new Juke small crossover model in advance of its public debut at Geneva. Said to bring togeth... | read full article

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Keywords: Nissan, Juke,

Market remains unstable | 16 Feb 2010 11:40

New car registrations may have broken the one million barrier in January but the market remains uncertain. So says JA... | read full article

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Keywords: JATO Dynamics, Volkswagen, Renault, Ford, Peugeot, Fiat, Golf, Fiesta, Polo, Fiat,

EU registrations up 12.9% | 16 Feb 2010 10:00

Car sales took a turn for the better last month, according to new figures from the ACEA, as the various incentive sch... | read full article

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Keywords: ACEA,

Orlando-based family vehicle to debut at Geneva | 15 Feb 2010 14:41

Chevrolet is to show an all-new family vehicle, based on the Orlando show car, at the Geneva Motor Show next month. A... | read full article

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Keywords: Chevrolet, Aveo, Aveo RS, Camaro, Orland,

GENEVA: Hyundai reveals new company face | 15 Feb 2010 09:00

Set to go on sale from the spring, Hyundai's all-new ix35 C-segment crossover will preview the new face of the co... | read full article

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Keywords: Hyundai, ix35,

GENEVA: Lexus compact hybrid gets airing | 12 Feb 2010 17:50

Hard on the heels of the debut of its LF-Ch concept, Lexus is to unveil its new CT 200h model at the Geneva motor sho... | read full article

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Keywords: Lexus, LF-Ch, LFA, CT 200h,

Hertz to roll out Nissan EVs in US and Europe | 15 Feb 2010 09:00

Hertz has said that it is to bring electric cars into the US and Europe rental markets by early 2011. The car rental ... | read full article

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Keywords: Hertz, Nissan, Leaf,

Renault reports net loss for 2009 | 12 Feb 2010 12:00

Renault has become the latest carmaker to forecast tough conditions for the European car market in 2010 as it announc... | read full article

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Keywords: Renault, Nissan, Avtovaz,

Recalls have ramifications for automotive electronics | 12 Feb 2010 11:30

The latest vehicle recalls by Toyota may have longer-term ramifications than financial consequences or the momentary ... | read full article

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Keywords: Frost & Sullivan,

PSA reports worst-ever loss | 10 Feb 2010 17:30

PSA Peugeot Citroen has said that conditions for 2010 will continue to be challenging following a year in which it ha... | read full article

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Keywords: PSA Peugeot Citroen,

Bentley expands into Kazakhstan | 10 Feb 2010 17:30

Bentley is to enter the market in Kazakhstan with the opening of its first dealership in the country. Located in Suyu... | read full article

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Keywords: Bentley,

New data shows North American market decline | 10 Feb 2010 15:07

North American vehicle sales were cut by a fifth in 2009, as the new car market suffered the full force of recession.... | read full article

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Keywords: JATO Dynamics, Ford, Nissan, Volkswagen, Toyota, Honda,

E-mobility policy coordination welcomed | 09 Feb 2010 15:32

The Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union has been praised for its move to highlight the need for a... | read full article

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Keywords: ACEA,

Toyota issues Prius recall | 09 Feb 2010 09:58

Following intense speculation, Toyota has announced that it is to recall its latest third-generation Prius and Lexus ... | read full article

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Keywords: Toyota, Prius,

Renault to develop Indian distribution network | 09 Feb 2010 09:01

Renault has reaffirmed its commitment to the Indian market and announced its intention to set up an independent Distr... | read full article

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Keywords: Renault, Koleos, Fluence,

European CR-Z premieres at Geneva | 08 Feb 2010 15:46

Following the debut of Honda's new CR-Z hybrid coupe at last month's Detroit Motor Show, the European version... | read full article

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Keywords: Honda, CR-Z,

BMW and PSA extend cooperation | 02 Feb 2010 09:57

BMW and PSA Peugeot Citroen have signed an agreement to develop a new version of their current four-cylinder petrol e... | read full article

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Keywords: BMW, MINI, PSA Peugeot Citroen, PSA, Peugeot, Citroen,

CEE markets provide warning to West | 04 Feb 2010 16:30

Last year's significant drop in new car demand in Central and Eastern European markets provide a stark warning of... | read full article

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Keywords: JATO Dynamics, Fiat, Ford, Golf, Octavia, Fabia, Volkswagen,