How electrified transport can unlock energy efficiency gains

By Carlos Marin, head of energy efficiency at STX Group Carlos Marin, head of energy efficiency at STX Group Energy efficiency is often thought of as implementing heat recovery solutions or replacing machinery with more efficient alternatives. Those are important, but they represent only part of a larger opportunity. One of the cheapest and most Read More
From pilot projects to profitability: The five EV trends redefining Europe’s fleet market

By Adam Woolway, vice president, new business growth at Wex Adam Woolway, vice president and head of global design for electric vehicles at Wex Europe’s fleet electric vehicle market has reached its moment of truth. What began as pilot programmes and sustainability signalling is now colliding with operational reality: cost control, fraud exposure, data discipline Read More
Entries open for 2026 Great British Fleet Awards

Entries for the Great British Fleet Awards 2026 are now open, celebrating the best in the UK corporate motoring and mobility sector. The awards are an integral component of the Great British Fleet Event An integral part of the Great British Fleet Event, the awards champion those at the forefront of innovation and the fleet Read More
Arval in talks to buy leasing giant Athlon from Mercedes-Benz

Arval is in exclusive talks with Mercedes-Benz Group to acquire 100% of its leasing subsidiary Athlon, create “the European co-leader” in full-service vehicle leasing. The deal would deliver a combined leased fleet of almost 2.3 million vehicles, creating a new leasing giant Athlon runs a multi-brand fleet of more than 400,000 vehicles, including 56,000 under Read More
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EU to weaken 2035 ban on new petrol, diesel cars | Plans for new small EV class take shape

The European Union has confirmed it will water down its 2035 combustion engine ban in new proposals to offer more flexibility for carmakers in the switch to lower-emission transport. The new plans will allow for PHEVs, range extenders, mild hybrids and ICE cars to play a role beyond 2035 The current target of a 100% Read More
Stellantis and Cox to build ‘industry-defining’ remarketing tech for fleets and OEMs

Cox Automotive has struck a deal with Stellantis to deliver an all-new “industry-defining” remarketing solution. The platform could fundamentally change the way European OEMs, fleets and dealers remarket stock The intelligent software solution will manage the buying and selling of Stellantis’ full used car portfolio in an all-new digital marketplace, processing vehicles across nine markets, Read More
New EV Fleet World Digital magazine | Top tips for 2026 and latest road tests

The new issue of EV Fleet World Digital is out now, delivering essential insights and advice for fleets and drivers looking to go electric. Issue 5 | 2025 is online here Issue 5 | 2025 includes an in-depth look ahead to next year in our Future of Fleet feature. Our extensive coverage of the industry Read More
EU set to ditch 2035 new ICE car sales ban

The European Commission is expected to officially scrap its 2035 combustion engine ban tomorrow (16 December) following in-depth lobbying from domestic carmakers. The EU is expected to push the ICE ban back five years or water down emissions reduction targets Details are yet to be revealed but the plans could see the end date for Read More
Volkswagen kicks off self-driving vehicle testing in real urban traffic

Volkswagen Group is testing a self-driving car in real-life urban conditions in a new research project. The research project aims to explore how passengers experience rides in a self-driving vehicle The Gen.Urban autonomous car is being piloted in VW’s home town of Wolfsburg as part of a study to explore how passengers experience rides in Read More