Renault moves to seize 100% control of Flexis electric van venture
Renault Group plans to take full control of the Flexis electric van venture, buying out the stakes held by Volvo Group and shipping firm CMA CGM. Series production of the Flexis family will begin mid-2026 at Renault ’s Sandouville plant in France The move was reported by French newspaper Le Monde, which said CEO François Read More
KBC completes Czech and Slovak Business Lease acquisition
Asset Alliance Group powers LandFlight’s fleet growth
Kia EV2 prototype crushes sub-zero electric range tests
The Kia EV2 has defied freezing temperatures to deliver impressive range at the world’s largest EV winter drive event. The EV2 prototype couldn’t be ‘officially’ accredited, but was the top performer, ahead of official participants Put through the ultimate sub-zero tests ahead of its launch this summer, Kia’s baby EV demonstrated reliable real-world performance by Read More
Skoda Epiq incoming this summer as affordable and spacious entry-level EV
Škoda has given the latest taster of its upcoming Epiq baby EV, which premieres this summer with prices around the €25k mark and up to 430km (267 miles) of range. The compact SUV – described as a “city SUV crossover” – was teased as a near-production show car at the Munich Motor Show late last Read More
Fleet electrification now delivering tangible cost savings for businesses
Car and commercial vehicle fleets making the shift to electric vehicles are now seeing tangible cost efficiencies, a new study suggests. Four in 10 larger fleets anticipate reduced total cost of ownership as a result of their transition to electric An in-depth study of 300+ senior decision-makers responsible for the electrification of 100+ vehicle sized fleets Read More
Adler & Allan adopts digital licence checks for 1,000-strong fleet
Ayvens profits surge while fleet size dips slightly
Ayvens has posted its Q4 and FY 2025 figures, showing strong financial results despite a small dip in total fleet size. Ayvens reported growing synergies, higher margins and a lower cost base The leasing giant, formed in May 2023 when ALD Automotive officially acquired LeasePlan with a combined managed fleet of 3.3 million, recorded a Read More
Stellantis scales down EV plans in major ‘reset’
Stellantis has trimmed down its global EV plans in a business “reset” to “meet customer preferences and to support profitable growth”. Stellantis said its EV journey would continue “at a pace that needs to be governed by demand rather than command” The Vauxhall, Citroën and Peugeot parent firm said it would realign its strategy to Read More
Electric vehicles drive European auto growth, hitting 20% share in 2025
Europe’s new car market grew by 2.3% in 2025, with battery electric cars (BEVs) proving a “notable” bright spot. BEVs were a bright spot, with 2.6 million units registered Latest Jato Dynamics data for 28 European markets, including the UK, reveals 13.2 million units were registered last year; up on 2024 but still down 16.5% Read More