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News•September 4, 2021

Mercedes-Benz Appoints New Software Chief

Mercedes-Benz has named Magnus Östberg to the newly created position of Chief Software Officer, responsible for the MB.OS vehicle operating system. The move reflects the automaker’s two key strategic focus areas: vehicle software and electrification.

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News•September 4, 2021

AU$174 million Announced to Fast-Track Road Safety Projects in Queensland, Australia

Road safety projects in Queensland, northeast Australia, have been fast-tracked with AU$174.7 million in funding for nearly 50 more upgrades to be completed in the next 12 months, according to a report in the Australian Fleet Management Association (AfMA).

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News•September 4, 2021

Global Debut For New Toyota Commercial Vehicle

Toyota made a surprise debut of a brand new commercial vehicle at the Commercial Vehicle Show at Birmingham UK’s National Exhibition Centre, running August 31 to September 02., 2021. The car-derived van - the Toyota Corolla Commercial - will be built at Toyota's UK manufacturing facility in Burnaston, Derbyshire.

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News•September 4, 2021

New Fleet Guide To Clean Air Zones in the UK

A guide to help fleet managers deal with the varying challenges of the UK’s Clean Air Zones (CAZ) is now available from the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). Called Clean Air Zones and Your Fleet, and produced by the organization’s Future Roads Committee, it covers everything from fleet drivers to paying the charges.

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News•September 4, 2021

Cox Automotive Mobility Buys Battery Lifecycle Management Company

Cox Automotive Mobility has announced that it has acquired Spiers New Technologies, a provider of EV battery life lifecycle management, for an undisclosed sum, September 01, 2021. A

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News•September 4, 2021

Cox Automotive Mobility Buys Battery Health Company Spiers New Technologies

Cox Automotive Mobility, a division of the world’s largest automotive services company, has announced that it has acquired Spiers New Technologies for an undisclosed sum, September 01, 2021. A provider of EV battery life cycle management, Spiers New Technologies will form part of Cox Automotive’s plan to provide end-to-end service provision for every stage of the EV lifecycle, including vehicle battery end-of-life repurposing.

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News•September 4, 2021

Vauxhall/Opel Launches New Astra Compact With EV Due 2023

Vauxhall/Opel has launched its new compact Astra model, with sales of a fully electric version to commence in 2023. This is the eighth-generation Astra and the first time the Stellantis brand will have EV representation in this class.

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News•September 4, 2021

Cazoo Adds Data Insight Capability With Acquisition Of Cazana

Cazoo, which just recently launched on the New York Stock Exchange (August 27, 2021), has acquired European data insight company Cazana for £25m ($34.5m) cash.

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News•by Staff•September 2, 2021

ELMS Reveals Medium-Duty, All-Electric Urban Utility Vehicle

ELMS showed off its new medium duty all-electric Urban Utility vehicle to attendees of the NAFA Institute and Expo in Pittsburgh.

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News•by Staff•September 2, 2021

Cox Automotive Starts Plan to Evaluate Used EV Batteries

The third-party battery health diagnostic tool will strive to become the industry standard to assess the condition and value of EV batteries.

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