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Citroen is targeting a 50% increase in market share for its new C3 and fully-electric e-C3 range.

Hyundai has given its Bayon compact SUV a facelift, bringing a fresh look to the exterior and refinements inside.

Toyota and Lexus will showcase a range of cars and light commercials for fleets to assess at CCIA.

With automated vehicles due on Britain’s roads by 2026, Simon Staton, client management director at Venson Automotive Solutions, urges fleets to be AV-ready.

The latest fleet industry news, including Motus Commercials has become the latest partner to join Novuna Vehicle Solutions’ approved network.

More than four-in-10 drivers have admitted to breaking the speed limit, because of overgrown foliage blocking road signs, new research from the RAC suggests.

Visitors to next week’s Company Car in Action can not only use the UK’s premier fleet test-driving event to put the latest electric cars and vans through their paces but they will also get the chance to quiz leading vehicle brands about future products and development.

Paul Hollick, chair of the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP), looks at the challenges fleets face as new manufacturers bid for their business.

The full membership of the new independent Council for Net Zero Transport has been announced by the Zemo Partnership.

Jacqui Barker, global OEM strategy director at Keyloop, has been named Barbara Cox Woman of the Year 2024.

Iveco is exploring a partnership with Foton to expand its line-up of compact electric commercial vehicles.

Publishing the latest new van market data, the SMMT says that converting more operators to go electric will be crucial to the delivery of net zero.

Asda has lost its claim to being the cheapest supermarket for fuel, according to new analysis of data from the Competition and Markets Authority.

The finalists for the 2024 Everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards have been announced.

BMW has unveiled the new fourth-generation 1 Series, which is available to order now.

Fleet and business new car registrations have surpassed the half-million mark and are now 23% higher than at this stage last year.

Vauxhall has introduced a new hybrid engine for the Mokka, to sit alongside the existing petrol and electric versions.

The Department for Transport (DfT) is currently shaping an infrastructure strategy for zero emission HGVs ready for launch this year.

Malcolm Wilkinson, head of CAV & Energy at National Highways, discusses road investment, connected vehicles and overhead charging of electric trucks.

The first 30,000 Stellantis vehicles in a potential mega fleet deal of up a quarter of a million vehicles have been delivered to Sixt in just five months.

The operator of Thrifty Car and Van Rental in the UK, the Scot Group, is launching its own vehicle rental business, Switch, to operate alongside the brand.

Market share for battery electric vehicle fleet registrations has declined year-on-year with plug-in hybrids being the main beneficiary.

Major policy gaps in the UK EV retrofit market have been revealed in a new whitepaper published by Bedeo today.

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) have prevented at least one accident in the past year for 45% of UK van drivers, a new study has found.

Salary sacrifice is boosting the recruitment and retention of staff at the Discovery Trust, thanks to the introduction of a Tusker car benefits scheme.

A new show guide will help visitors get the most out of their visit to next week’s Company Car in Action – the UK’s premier test-driving event for fleets.

Cars made during the pandemic, with unusual specifications due to supply chain disruption, are proving difficult to value, according to the VRA.

Police have teamed up with the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme in an effort to foster better relations with fleet operators.

The latest EV news, including the launch of a major new charging hub at Stansted and two new hubs opened by Sainsbury’s.

Citroen has confirmed the pricing and specifications for its new C3, which includes an electric e-C3 variant.