Automotive

The 2026 Safety Playbook: a catalogue of actions for your fleet

10 October 2025

The 2026 Safety Playbook, laid out below, is a catalogue of driver and fleet safety actions. It is distilled from…

One-to-one coaching and in-cab alerts maximise driver safety

03 October 2025

An academic study into fleet safety by the University of California, San Diego, (UC) has found that commercial vehicle drivers…

Invers OEM Integrations enables hardware-free Tesla car sharing

01 October 2025

With Invers OEM Integrations, operators can now add Teslas to their fleets and operate basic car sharing features without installing…

High cost of public charging exposed in UK’s new EV mileage reimbursement rates

23 September 2025

Drivers of electric company cars in the UK can claim 75% more in tax-free mileage reimbursement for business journeys if…

Why fleet management skills are vital for autonomous vehicles

11 September 2025

A new strategic partnership between Avis Budget Group and Waymo, the operator of autonomous ride hailing fleets across the US,…

DPD Switzerland pilots innovative depot-based charging solution

28 August 2025

DPD Switzerland is currently testing a new and forward-thinking charging solution that is based within its depot facilities. This pioneering…

How to persuade drivers to accept in-vehicle cameras

08 August 2025

For fleet managers, one of the most sensitive and challenging decisions they face is the implementation of in-vehicle camera systems…

deer relies on Invers technology for EV car sharing in rural areas

01 August 2025

deer GmbH, Germany's largest provider of e-car sharing in rural areas, is modernizing its fleet with car sharing technology from…

As flood of Chinese EVs pushes down prices in Europe: Who wins? And how to avoid losing?

30 July 2025

Price wars in China will shake up both new and used car markets in Europe, a report by Indicata predicts.…

Webfleet: 34% of fleet decision makers predict fully autonomous vehicle fleets

21 July 2025

A recent survey conducted by Webfleet has revealed that a significant portion of fleet decision makers are either already leveraging…

New Invers OBD installation enables plug-and-play car sharing

09 July 2025

With the additional OBD capability of its market-leading car sharing telematics CloudBoxx Invers offers plug-and-play installation for unmatched flexibility and…

UK’s Octopus Energy to offer free home EV charging with V2G product

07 July 2025

Octopus Energy, a prominent electricity supplier in the United Kingdom, is planning to introduce a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) product to the…

Germany launches a fuel that is 95% ‘fossil-free’

01 July 2025

Germany has introduced a new type of fuel that is composed of 95% materials that are not derived from fossil…

How to make new cars affordable again

23 June 2025

The automotive industry is currently facing a significant crisis, and a key question is whether manufacturers bear the responsibility. A…

Germany’s new EV incentives focus on fleets, but ignore second-hand market

19 June 2025

In a major policy pivot, the new German government has introduced a set of EV incentives focused on corporate fleets.…

Real fleets share real-world eLCV experiences

16 June 2025

Actual operators of electric Light Commercial Vehicle fleets provide insights based on their practical, day-to-day operational usage. These real-world experiences…

Currently, 20% of firms use used vans, and 40% more plan to in three years

02 June 2025

Currently, a notable portion of businesses are already utilizing pre-owned light commercial vehicles (LCVs) as part of their corporate fleets.…

Mobile phone use can invalidate motor insurance

27 May 2025

Commercial transportation fleets are being strongly advised to reinforce and enhance their existing policies and regulations regarding the use of…

Jan Ptacek Appointed as Vice President of Renault Light Commercial Vehicles

21 May 2025

Jan Ptacek, currently serving as the CEO of Renault Group Türkiye, is set to take on a new and significant…

Tariffs are a “direct hit on fleet budgets and procurement strategies”

20 May 2025

Fleet procurement policies and total cost of ownership calculations have been thrown into turmoil on both sides of the Atlantic…

Trump’s tariffs could be good news for Chinese EVs in Europe – here’s why

14 May 2025

The trade tariffs imposed by U.S. President Trump on the rest of the world are driving the European Union and…

Daily Filo Issue 11 Is Out: How Did Trump’s Tariffs Impact the Industry?

06 May 2025

The newest edition of Daily Filo, specifically issue number 11, covering the months of May and June, is now ready…

Average car repair cost shoots past €700

02 May 2025

CarGarantie's latest annual claims analysis has revealed a significant increase in car repair costs, with the average now reaching €718.…

Five eLCV challenges – and their solutions

24 April 2025

The transition to electric van fleets presents numerous challenges, making it a multifaceted and intricate undertaking. Successfully navigating this shift…

Fleets face zero emission zones in Norway

18 April 2025

The future landscape for light commercial vehicle fleets operating throughout Norway is becoming increasingly difficult, presenting significant challenges for businesses.…

Weak used car market reducing rental company profits

14 April 2025

Europe’s vehicle rental companies are reporting lower profits due to lower than anticipated prices for used rental vehicles sold into…

New EU-wide driving licence rules impact fleets

08 April 2025

Fleet managers will have to pay closer attention to employee driving licences, following new EU-wide rules agreed by the European…

Fleet managers of today: here are your four key challenges

25 March 2025

The German Mobility Outlook 2024 has identified several crucial challenges that are currently impacting fleet managers. Specifically, this comprehensive outlook…

French charge point operators call for green fleet programme

20 March 2025

Operators who provide electric vehicle charging infrastructure in France are advocating for the establishment of a government-backed initiative focused on…

Future-proofed fleets: telematics, tech, and total efficiency

18 March 2025

Ensuring fleets are ready for the future requires a multi-faceted approach, focusing on telematics, advanced technology, and striving for complete…