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Bridgestone Europe to acquire TomTom Telematics for €910 million cash consideration
Bridgestone Europe NV/SA (“Bridgestone”), a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation in EMEA, has entered into an agreement with TomTom to acquire its telematics business, for a…
The top trends set to shape the vehicle leasing market in 2019
2019 is set to be an exciting, yet somewhat uncertain, year for the vehicle leasing industry. Like many other sectors, we’re poised on the edge…
Truck CO2 targets: no public charging points for electric or hydrogen trucks currently available
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has published data on the severe lack of recharging and refuelling infrastructure suitable for electric and other alternatively-powered trucks…
One every nine minutes – 60,000 electric cars registered in 2018
UK electric car registrations continue to set records, as latest figures place the total number of new 100% electric and plug-in hybrid cars registered last…
vGroup International strengthens Leasing Division & international Business
vGroup International, the UK’s leading provider of motor accessory essentials, has strengthened its vLease division to further reinforce customer service levels and client communication. Simultaneously,…
UK drops out of top 5 in Electric Vehicle preparation index
New research from LeasePlan has revealed the UK is lagging behind European leaders in its electric vehicle preparation. The annual index has revealed the UK…
Appointing a specialist procurement company to oversee fleet purchasing could be an expensive mistake
Businesses have been warned to be on their guard against a growing trend to turn to specialist procurement companies when acquiring fleet services only to…
Brexit: only 10 weeks to implement if changes are ultimately needed
With the UK Parliament rejecting Theresa May’s deal; the EU’s position on the withdrawal agreement and request from clarity from UK parliament there continues to…
Activa Contracts launches new initiative recognising safest drivers
In an effort to ensure safer drivers in their clients’ fleets are properly rewarded and commended, Activa Contracts is sponsoring a new initiative with its…
4 Audi managers indicted in U.S. emissions probe
The U.S. Department of Justice indicted four employees of Audi for their alleged roles in a conspiracy to skirt U.S. emissions tests for model year…
UK drivers are being warned about a no-deal Brexit
If the UK drops out of the European Union without a deal on March 29th, then motorists planning to drive in Europe will need to…
Record Results for Nexus Vehicle Rental
Leeds-based Nexus Vehicle Rental, the UK’s leading tech driven business mobility provider, has announced a year of record results, reporting growth in revenue by 43.5%…
Chevin benefit from 50% green fleet investment
Chevin Fleet Solutions has joined the green fleet revolution and proudly announces that over half of its company vehicles are boasting such credentials. Having joined…
Electric trucks are here to stay but they do require the best charging infrastructure
Electric trucks are suddenly no longer a speck on a far-off horizon. Light- and medium-duty electric trucks are in service now. California-based Thor is demonstrating heavy- and…
How will smart charging be delivered to the customer?
Following our report in December 2018 that government-funded charging points must be smart from July 2019, there has been much discussion and debate within the…
Celebrating 60 years of an icon: The Mini 60 Years Edition
On 26 August 1959, British Motor Corporation (BMC) proudly revealed a car that captured the imagination of the world and revolutionised the compact car segment.…