Omoda & Jaecoo chief Gary Lan to lead new Lepas UK brand

Chery International has anchored UK ambitions for its new Lepas brand with the appointment of its leadership team. L-R: Gary Lan, CEO of Lepas UK, with MD Ray Wang Marking a major milestone in the carmaker’s market introduction, Gary Lan joins as CEO of Lepas UK. Lan retains his role as chief executive of Omoda&Jaecoo Read More

Samsara gains direct data connection with Mercedes-Benz for European fleets

Samsara has announced a direct integration with Mercedes-Benz Connectivity Services to enable real-time vehicle data streaming for European fleet operators. The integration gives European fleets turnkey access to Mercedes-Benz vehicle data streamed direct to the Samsara platform This partnership provides European fleets with turnkey access to Mercedes-Benz vehicle data streamed directly to the Samsara platform. Read More

Volkswagen Caddy revamped with new design and extensive cabin overhaul

Volkswagen has issued the first pictures of its new Caddy compact panel van and MPV following a thorough revamp. VW promises a significantly reworked interior for the facelifted Caddy The updates introduce a new exterior and a significantly reworked interior for the fifth-generation model. Bolder design features include new exterior colours, wheels with new 16-inch Read More

Autorola Group boosts board with former VW Group UK MD Paul Willis

Online remarketing and data giant Autorola Group has tapped automotive heavyweight Paul Willis to join its board. L-R: Peter Grøftehauge, owner and CEO of Autorola Group, with new board member Paul Willis Willis joins the group after most recently serving as CEO of Al-Futtaim Automotive, where he oversaw 18 business units across multiple markets. He Read More

FleetSafe Group to debut AI-powered ‘FleetFusion’ platform at GBFE 2026

FleetSafe Group has confirmed it will showcase its new FleetFusion platform at the Great British Fleet Event this month, promising a high-tech challenge to traditional legacy management systems. Taking place at Arena MK in Milton Keynes on 16 April, the Great British Fleet Event marks a major milestone for the group as it debuts its Read More

Geotab and Hyundai team up for hardware-free, native telematics integration

Geotab has expanded its European OEM integration through a connectivity partnership with Hyundai. The Geotab Integrated Solution for Hyundai is available across more than 40 European markets The solution draws on OEM-embedded telematics already built into supported Hyundai models to transmit data seamlessly to the MyGeotab platform. The integrated approach unlocks high-resolution GPS, proactive maintenance Read More

UK leasing firms warned of cross-border compliance risks from AI-generated content

UK leasing firms, brokers and automotive retailers have been warned of cross-border compliance risks under the EU AI Act if they use AI-generated content to sell vehicles. UK-based firms risk underestimating their exposure, particularly if they sell vehicles into EU markets or use AI-generated content that is visible to EU consumers With the legislation set Read More

Targa Telematics rebrands UK subsidiary to align with global growth strategy

Targa Telematics has officially rebranded its UK subsidiary from Targa Viasat UK to Targa Telematics UK. Chris Horbowyj, UK commercial director, Targa Telematics The new legal name consolidates the company’s expertise under a single identity, streamlining the delivery of advanced (Artificial Intelligence of Things) and smart mobility solutions to its growing UK client base. The rebrand, which follows Targa’s acquisition Read More

Cafler brings next-gen vehicle logistics to GBFE 2026

Cafler, a leading digital platform for vehicle logistics, returns to the Great British Fleet Event for 2026 to showcase its continued growth and latest innovations. At GBFE 2026, Cafler will highlight the significant progress it has made over the past year Specialising in end-to-end vehicle logistics, including B2B movements, customer deliveries and workshop movements, Cafler Read More

Hitachi and MUFG Bank scale NextGen alliance to accelerate decarbonised mobility

Hitachi Ltd and MUFG Bank have officially signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to dramatically expand NextGen, a co-creation business model designed to dismantle the financial and operational barriers to net-zero mobility. The partnership addresses the two main barriers to electrification: access to capital and integrated energy solutions The announcement, made today (27 March Read More