The increasing integration of mobility apps with OEM software continues as driver requirements and expectations force greater acceleration of interoperability between service providers and car manufacturers.
BMW has just announced that it is offering an in-car parking payment solution for 150,000 of its vehicles in the UK that will allow drivers cashless parking transactions.
Fleet managers were told to prepare for the next world event that could derail fleets - similar in consequence and scale to COVID-19 - as part of essential fleet management for the future. Duncan Webb - the Head of Fleet at ISS World, a facilities management company - explained that having formal documents covering such an eventuality would soon become a prerequisite for winning new business.
Sarah Simpson is the new chief executive officer of Porsche Cars GB and the Porsche Retail Group, effective September 1, 2021. Simpson joins from within the Volkswagen Group where she has worked for over 20 years, most recently as regional director for Bentley, responsible for the UK, Middle East, India, and Africa.
The UK mail and parcel delivery service, Royal Mail will boost the total amount of electric vehicles operating within its fleet to 3,300 and will be deployed for use within ultra-low emission zones - such as the London Capital - Clean Air Zones, and green cities.
Survey: Car dealers are most optimistic when traffic is good, profits are strong, and when new and used vehicles prices are high.
Phoenix launched its first medium-duty electric drivetrain in 2009 and sold its first commercial EV in 2014. Now its vehicles have driven almost 3 million miles.
At the recent Berlin climate conference, Audi's CEO revealed a plan to launch only all-electric models on the global market starting in 2026, and to phase out production of internal combustion engines by 2033.
The newest Jeep Grand Cherokee L full-size SUVs began shipping to dealers across the country. The model features improve performance, safety, and reliability, with reduced vehicle weight, noise, and vibration.