Bertrand Petipa, Head of Audi Sales, reports on the year 2017, unveils his ambitions for 2018 and gives his vision on major issues that shake the world of fleets, such as the rise of gasoline, hardening of the TVS or the implementation of the WLTP certification cycle. JA. What were Audi’s results on the fleet… Continue reading Bertrand Petipas, Audi: “WLTP will have a financial impact on fleets”
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Citygoo completes third round of fundraising
Connective By Gredy Raffin, the 25/01/2018 The carpool actor who was looking for capital to finance its territorial development has just completed a fundraising of 800,000 euros. Citygoo wants to put a whip in 2018. The start-up that evolves in the urban carpool market has just achieved a new round, the third since its inception… Continue reading Citygoo completes third round of fundraising
When d’Ieteren becomes car sharing provider
The Belgian importer has just validated its carsharing service program, after a conclusive pilot. In Antwerp, D’Ieteren and Vulog have equipped a fleet of 350 vehicles available to subscribers. D’Ieteren is now also an actor in carsharing. A few days ago, the group officially announced the launch of its new service, Poppy, in the streets… Continue reading When d’Ieteren becomes car sharing provider
CO2 Objectives 2021: who are the good and the bad?
The European Environment Agency (EEA) has just published the average level of CO2 emissions of new passenger cars sold on the Old Continent, by brand, in 2016. Compared with the level that must reach the manufacturers of here at 2021, estimated by the European association Transport & Environment, this average weight shows brands on track… Continue reading CO2 Objectives 2021: who are the good and the bad?
Vroomly completes fundraising with Via ID
Two years after its creation, Vroomly has moved closer to Via ID to raise 2 million euros. Thanks to the start-up accelerator specialized in new mobility, the garage comparator hopes to boost its development. Vroomly wants to spend the second. The garage comparator has just closed a € 2 million fundraising campaign with Via ID,… Continue reading Vroomly completes fundraising with Via ID
GCA takes over BMW in Meaux and Fiat in Avranches
The group led by David Gaist begins the 2018 exercise with two new developments. With the German brand, the operator is opening a new geographical map … It’s hard to start the year 2018. Indeed, the GCA group continues to grow in the BMW / MINI brands by taking over the JDB concession from Meaux… Continue reading GCA takes over BMW in Meaux and Fiat in Avranches
Collective bargaining breaks at PSA: unions say yes
PSA’s plan for collective breaks has been widely approved by the unions. Review: 1,300 departures and 1,300 hires planned this year, which should allow a renewal of trades. It’s official: PSA will be the first company to use the conventional collective breaks device. While the unions had already largely voted in favor of this device,… Continue reading Collective bargaining breaks at PSA: unions say yes
The Yaris is still the most produced car in France
Once again, it’s the Toyota Yaris that has won the most produced car on the territory in 2017. If it is ahead of three Peugeot models, this situation could evolve in 2018 with the spectacular breakthrough of the car. 3008. The Toyota Yaris can more than ever be proud to be a vehicle “made in… Continue reading The Yaris is still the most produced car in France
Over a million units sold in Europe for the Toyota Group
With 1,001,662 vehicles sold in 2017, the Japanese saw its sales rise by 8% on the Old Continent and reach a market share of 4.8%. In addition, 40% of sales are hybrid-electric. “2017 was a very good year for us, we have passed the one million mark in a difficult market and we are ahead… Continue reading Over a million units sold in Europe for the Toyota Group
New acquisition for D’Ieteren
Distribution By Tanguy Merrien, the 15/01/2018 The Belgian distribution group takes over the Rietje group, distributor of the Audi, Volkswagen and Skoda brands. The D’Ieteren group is developing in the Volkswagen group brands. Indeed, the Belgian operator takes over the entire Rietje group, distributor of the Audi, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Utilities and Skoda brands between Mechelen… Continue reading New acquisition for D’Ieteren