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News•by Staff and News Reports•July 31, 2023

Forecast Sees U.K. New Car Market Recovery Steady for 2023

According to Cox Automotive's AutoFocus , total new car registration in 2023 is forecasted at 1,921,436, a significant increase of nearly 20% compared to 2022 figures but still lower (-16.9%) than pre-pandemic yearly registrations.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•July 31, 2023

Higher Maintenance & Repair Costs Mar Rosier Vehicle Supply Picture

The latest British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association industry survey revealed steady improvement in vehicle supply levels, but a decline in parts availability is leading to rising prices and off-road times.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•July 26, 2023

Renault & Nissan Alliance Extends Collaboration

The Alliance will consider new projects in Latin America, India and Europe; explore electrificaton strategies and technologies; and strengthen the group's governance.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•July 25, 2023

EIB & ALD | LeasePlan Partner to Finance Green Vehicle Development in Europe

Under a three-year financial agreement, the two companies will each invest €300 million to develop ALD | Leaseplan’s range of electric vehicles across the EU.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•July 25, 2023

AFP Seeks Partners to Develop Fleet Apprenticeship Program

The Association of Fleet Professionals is working with U.K.’s Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education to form a “trailblazing” 20-member group to create an apprenticeship standard.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•July 25, 2023

Good News for Fleets: GM Announces Next-Gen Chevy Bolt

The affordable Chevrolet Bolt EV is not being discontinued after all, according to GM CEO Mary Barra on the company's quarterly conference call.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•July 25, 2023

South Africa’s Connected Fleet Vehicles to Reach 3.8 Million Units by 2027

Analysis by the Dublin-based Resarch and Markets firm finds that the number of telematics-connected vehicles in South Africa will grow at a CAGR of 12.2% in the next four years.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•July 25, 2023

Four Automakers Issue Safety Recalls on Vehicles Favored by Fleets

Mazda recalls an estimated 227,335 Mazda3 and CX-3 vehicles while Toyota recalls over 110,000 vehicles across multiple models.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•July 21, 2023

SUVs, Pickups Have Low Driver Death Rates

While a recent analysis from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety shows several SUV and pickup models have some of the lowest driver death rates, these large vehicles pose a significant danger to drivers of other vehicles.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•July 20, 2023

How Will Delivery Fleets Transition to Future Powertrains?

Join global powertrain expert Andrew Wrobel at DeliveryCon for a deep dive into the ecosystem of available vehicles and powertrains, and what to expect within the next decade.

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