Smart Fortwo successor begins road tests ahead of 2026 launch

The all-electric Smart #2 city car has started road tests in the latest progress towards its world premiere next year. The all-electric Smart #2 remains on schedule for its world premiere in late 2026 The successor to the dinky Smart Fortwo, the #2 reinvents the original urban mobility pioneer and marks a return to the Read More
Mitsubishi spearheads UK return with Outlander PHEV and L200 pickup launches

Mitsubishi is kicking off its return to the UK market with the news that its latest Outlander PHEV and L200 pickup will go on sale in summer 2026. The Outlander PHEV will be available in seven-seat form for the first time The Outlander PHEV SUV and the L200 Series 7 double-cab pickup will initially be Read More
Wialon integrates Lytx AI dashcam for all-in-one video safety solution

Wialon, a leading fleet digitalisation solution, has debuted an integrated dashcam solution from Lytx, a global leader in video safety and video telematics. The integrated solution will enable Wialon customers and partners to proactively detect & mitigate road risks The integrated solution will enable Wialon customers and their partners to proactively detect and mitigate road Read More
Webfleet celebrates European award wins for innovation and sustainable fleet management

Webfleet is celebrating a series of major award wins across Europe, recognising its leadership in innovation, sustainability and digital transformation. The award wins include honours across Italy, Germany and Spain The prestigious honours across Italy, Germany and Spain highlight Webfleet’s commitment to driving progress in the mobility sector and making advanced solutions easy for fleets Read More
Targa Telematics cuts fleet thefts by 12% with AI-powered tech

Targa Telematics is doubling down on fleet security with new AI-powered technologies. Fleets equipped with Targa Telematics tech recorded a 12% reduction in thefts in 2025 compared to 2024 The company, one of the world’s leading players in AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) for the development of digital solutions and platforms for connected mobility, is Read More
Car shipping cartel class action recoups millions for UK fleets and drivers

A class-action lawsuit against a major car shipping cartel has secured £54m (€61.7m) (105 in final settlements from the two remaining defendants, bringing the total settlement to over £92m (€105m.1). Millions of UK consumers and businesses who purchased or leased affected vehicles will be entitled to receive compensation once the settlement receives court approval Class Read More
Rightcharge sets out ‘Transparency Promise’ as part of brand refresh
Motive launches AI-powered driver safety capabilities to help prevent collisions

AI-powered fleet technology specialist Motive has launched a raft of new AI driver safety capabilities in a major advancement in proactive road safety technology. The AI-powered Lane Swerving Detection, Smoking Detection and Forward Parking Detection solutions identify early signs of distracted and fatigued driving to help prevent collisions. Part of the AI Driver Safety portfolio, Read More
Next-gen Kia Seltos compact SUV officially heads to Europe

Kia has uncovered its new Seltos compact SUV, which heads to the UK and rest of Europe for the first time. The first-generation Seltos is one of Kia’s core models globally and the arrival of the new edition broadens the Korean brand’s C-SUV line-up in Europe, alongside the Sportage, EV5, XCeed, Niro and EV3. Taking Read More
Global Vehicle Group reports ‘transformational’ 2025