In-app fare bargaining could boost ride-hailing and mobility access

Enabling ride-hailing users and drivers to negotiate fares directly within mobility apps could boost mobility access and reduce inefficiencies, a new global study indicates. In-app fare bargaining could improve price discovery, boost efficiency and expand access to transportation The research was carried out by Oxford Economics in collaboration with ride-hailing app InDrive and shows that Read More

Five safest cars tested by Euro NCAP in 2025 revealed

Euro NCAP has uncovered its Best-in-Class cars of 2025, revealing the five safest models tested by its experts over the past 12 months. The Mercedes-Benz CLA topped the Small Family Car category and earned the title of Best Performer of 2025 Announced ahead of a major overhaul of Euro NCAP’s testing and scoring procedures for Read More

New Škoda all-electric seven-seater flagship named Peaq

Škoda has confirmed that a new all-electric seven-seater will debut this summer, positioned at the top of its model range. The Peaq brings the ideas of the Vision 7S concept into series production Sitting above the Enyaq, the flagship model will be called Peaq to denote its range-topping status. Škoda previewed the model back in Read More

Kia K4 Sportswagon arrives in Europe as practical petrol estate

Kia is adding a Sportswagon variant to its K4 line-up in Europe, delivering added practicality to fleets and drivers seeking petrol-powered family cars. The K4 Sportswagon targets customers seeking more space and flexibility along with a firm focus on design The new model swiftly follows the launch of the K4 hatchback, which opened for orders Read More

Charging power is now biggest factor in EV battery ageing, real-world data shows

As ultra-fast charging becomes the default rather than the exception, charging power – not mileage or climate – is now the biggest driver of EV battery ageing. Modern EV batteries continue to perform strongly, even as fast charging becomes more common That’s the main finding of new real-world data from Geotab that shows modern EV Read More

Expert webinar to explore outlook for fleet management in 2026

Registrations are now open for Fleet World’s Fleet Management webinar, which will deliver all the insights operators need for 2026. To register for the webinar, please click here Hosted by Fleet World’s editorial team and delivered in association with Jaama and Webfleet, this session takes place on Wednesday 4th March 2026 from 10:30 to 11:30am Read More

Driver behaviour more significant than road conditions or mileage in collision risk

Behaviour – not road conditions or mileage – is the dominant factor in collision risk, according to new research by Motive. Drowsiness, distraction and aggressive driving consistently precede incidents The 2026 AI Road Safety Report from the AI-powered fleet technology specialist shows that drowsiness, distraction and aggressive driving consistently precede incidents, reinforcing the need for Read More

Tual appoints CTO to scale up PowerUp Charger rollout

Commercial fleet charging solutions firm Tual has appointed a chief technology officer to support scale-up of its PowerUp Charger technology across European fleet markets. Luke Dowell, CTO at Tual Seasoned engineering leader Luke Dowell brings 13+ years’ experience in EV charging, power electronics and functional safety, including senior roles at BP Pulse, Dyson and Jaguar Read More

Mazda CX-6e unveiled as bold electric SUV with 484km range

Mazda has revealed its CX-6e electric SUV ahead of its arrival in Europe this summer. Uncovered at the Brussels Motor Show, the midsize eSUV provides an electric counterpart to the CX-60 and a rival to the Audi Q6. Making a “bold step into Mazda’s electric future”, it will join the Mazda6e saloon in the Japanese Read More

Kia EV2 uncovered as brand’s smallest EV with 448km range

Kia has debuted its EV2 electric crossover at the Brussels Motor Show, revealed as the brand’s smallest and most affordable EV. The all-electric B-segment SUV, which was previewed by the Concept EV2 last year, arrives in showrooms this summer and delivers a new rival to the Ford Puma Gen-E and Renault 4. Expected to cost Read More