eBay to buy Caramel online car-purchasing platform
American e-commerce giant eBay has announced plans to buy 'end-to-end' vehicle transaction platform Caramel. The US-based car auction site allows private companies and independent dealers to handle the selling and purchasing of vehicles all within the app. This includes the paperwork, ownership transfer, financing and...
U.S. sets plan to ban Chinese and Russian parts in connected vehicles
The Biden administration has announced the finalisation of rules to prohibit the use of Chinese and Russian components in connected vehicles within the United States (U.S.) Citing national security concerns, the Department of Commerce said restrictions will apply to software and hardware parts used in...
Canada pauses zero-emission vehicles program due to insufficient funds
The Government of Canada has paused its Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) Program due to the depletion of available funding. The program was meant to be paused at the end of March, however the funding became "fully committed," leading to an early halt in the program. According...
M&S adds zero emission vehicles to its logistics fleet
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has announced the introduction of 85 zero or lower emission vehicles to its supply chain logistics fleet. As part of its plan to be net zero by 2040, the retailer has committed to move to low carbon logistics and the use...
Toyota declares Phase 1 completion of its Mount Fuji smart city
At CES 2025, Toyota Motor Corporation announced the completion of Phase 1 construction of Toyota Woven City ("Woven City"), its self-made smart city at the base of Mount Fuji. The Japanese automaker giant has labelled the city as a "test course for mobility" and plan...
BT announces the UK’s largest ever commercial electric fleet order
BT Group has announced the UK’s largest ever commercial electric vehicle (EV) fleet order, with around 3,500 new EVs being ordered, meaning the network company will have the largest fleet of EVs in the UK. The new order takes the companies total fleet to nearly...
Hyundai vehicles can now be added to your Amazon basket
Hyundai vehicles are now available for browsing, ordering and financing directly through online-delivery platform giant Amazon. Car buys in the U.S. can use Amazon Autos to purchase and schedule a pick-up from the dealer. José Muñoz, President and CEO, Hyundai Motor Company, said: “We’re thrilled...
NYC begins congestion charging scheme to ease traffic
New York City (NYC) has become the first city in the States (US) to begin a congestion charge scheme for vehicles. The scheme began on Sunday and now requires car drivers to pay a charge of up to $9 (£7) a day for driving in...
Honda and Nissan rumoured to merge
Japan's leading automakers Honda Motor and Nissan Motor are reportedly participating in talks on a potential merger between the two giants. With talks igniting in December, the carmakers are reportedly making the move as a response against growing competition from Chinese carmakers, according to Fleet...
Insights on Mobility’s Future: Ryan Pritchard talks SHAED’s role at MOVE America
Ryan Pritchard, CEO of SHAED, shared insights into addressing mobility challenges through an ecosystem approach at this year's MOVE America 2024. “We’re walking into a room trying to solve a very difficult problem,” Pritchard stated, noting the value of bringing together diverse stakeholders at events...
