Ford plots seven-model offensive and more fleet uptime services

Ford will launch five all-new “multi-energy” passenger vehicles, along with two new commercial vehicles and further uptime services for fleets in an aggressive product offensive for Europe. Five all-new passenger vehicles are planned over the next three years Uncovered today (18 May 2026) at a gathering of dealers and partners in Austria, the plans will Read More
Effective policies ensure smooth overseas trips for occasional business travellers

By Andy Bland, head of business rental UK & Ireland at Enterprise Rent-A-Car Andy Bland, head of business rental UK & Ireland at Enterprise Mobility Research has suggested that nearly three-quarters of UK small- and medium-sized businesses expect to see their revenue grow in 2026. In our experience of working with organisations of all sizes, Read More
EV payments specialist Paythru enters American market

EV payment specialist Paythru has appointed Sam Sockwell as executive vice president, Americas, strengthening its leadership team as it expands into the North American market. Sam Sockwell, executive VP, Americas, will lead Paythru’s expansion across North and Latin America Sockwell previously led CBRE’s EV charging infrastructure division across the Americas, building solutions that generated more Read More
FleetCheck warns fleet managers over AI “hallucinations”
Volkswagen hot hatches enter new era with all-electric 226hp ID. Polo GTI

Half a century after defining the hot hatch, Volkswagen has kicked off a new era with the debut of the 226hp all-electric ID. Polo GTI at the Nürburgring. Uncovered just weeks after the standard ID. Polo, the performance-focused version blends iconic performance with new era technology. It’s positioned as a “powerful and highly agile compact Read More
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Jaguar confirms ‘Type 01’ name for 1000hp+ electric four-door GT

Jaguar has officially entered a new era with confirmation that its next-generation, luxury four-door electric grand tourer will be branded Type 01. The production-ready Jaguar Type 01 is expected to be revealed this September The world will get its first glimpse of Jaguar’s highly anticipated electric future when camouflaged Type 01 prototypes hit the track Read More
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Audi Q9 revealed as brand’s largest-ever luxury SUV

The new Audi Q9 has been previewed as the brand’s largest-ever luxury SUV ahead of its unveiling this summer. Revealed in camouflaged form, the new flagship from the Ingolstadt brand is designed to tower over the Q7 and directly challenge the BMW X7 and Mercedes-Benz GLS with a huge three-row cabin. Due to launch late Read More