Element and Waymo partner to scale autonomous vehicle fleets
Renault Group takes full ownership of electric van maker Flexis
Renault Group has officially completed its buyout of electric van manufacturer Flexis after securing all necessary regulatory approvals to take 100% ownership. Development of the Flexis electric vans will now proceed entirely under Renault Group’s teams The group has fully integrated the Flexis electric van project into its core portfolio after clearing antitrust hurdles to Read More
Mapon gets direct data link to six Volkswagen Group brands
Mapon, a leading fleet management and asset tracking solution provider, has partnered with Volkswagen Group Info Services AG to directly integrate vehicle data from six major automotive brands into its fleet platform. The integration enables Mapon clients to access vehicle data without installing additional tracking devices The integration enables Mapon clients to access vehicle data Read More
Environmental goals remain top driver of fleet EV adoption
Global EV sales to hit record high despite slowing growth in key markets, finds BloombergNEF
Global sales of electric cars are heading for another record-breaking year, according to a new report from BloombergNEF (BNEF). The Electric Vehicle Outlook 2026 expects over 23m passenger electric vehicles to be sold globally this year; up 11% YoY The 2026 edition of the annual Electric Vehicle Outlook (EVO) says that EVs – including pure Read More
Aviloo pioneers used EV warranty to turn battery anxiety into battery confidence
A new industry-first battery warranty for used electric vehicles has debuted in the UK to provide financially backed protection based entirely on independent battery health data. If the state of health falls below its guaranteed threshold within a year, buyers get compensation and a refund on test costs Already successfully rolled out in France and Read More
New, wider Audi A6 Allroad estate returns with plug-in hybrid option
The fifth-generation Audi A6 Allroad estate has been uncovered, combining an imposing, wider stance and expanded cabin space with optional plug-in hybrid efficiency for the ultimate go-anywhere family cruiser. Returning four years after being discontinued, the new generation of the premium, offroad-focused estate features a wider body derived from the A6 Avant and standard adaptive Read More
Holman UK appoints Nick Hay as managing director
Holman UK has appointed logistics veteran Nick Hay as its new managing director to drive growth in its vehicle leasing and fleet management sectors. Nick Hay, managing director, Holman UK The appointment follows a planned leadership transition initiated by Nick Caller’s promotion to Holman’s global headquarters in the USA, during which Rick Tousaw, executive vice Read More
Renault launches ‘Converted by Renault’ range for faster, factory-built conversions
Renault has launched ‘Converted by Renault’, a new range of factory-built turnkey conversions designed to slash B2B fleet delivery times by 30%. ‘Converted by Renault’ offers a range of advantages This factory-built initiative streamlines commercial vehicle procurement by offering a seamless, order-to-delivery experience. The programme leverages over 100 years of expertise to provide tailored, certified Read More
CameraMatics secures €49m investment to accelerate AI fleet tech and global growth
CameraMatics has secured up to €49m (£42.3m) of investment to deliver the next phase of AI-powered video telematics innovation. The investment, raised from a consortium led by Blume Equity, alongside the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) and Goodbody Capital Partners (on behalf of AIB), will also power growth across the UK, Ireland, mainland Europe and Read More