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Alan and Aodh the ForWare team are in the RDS today showcasing the ForWare Fleet Maintenance systems at #ProcurexIrelan. They are there till 4pm today if you want to see why ForWare Fleets is the system of choice for maintenance, authorisation, compliance and billing.

The latest figures from SMMT in the UK reveal the strongest surge in new LCV (light commercial vehicle) registrations in 25 years, boasting an impressive 8.5% increase in February 2023. Large van demand saw a remarkable growth of 14.0%, while small van demand rose by 5.2%.

May your day be filled with good luck and happiness. Wishing you a happy St. Patrick's Day from all of us at ForWare! 🍀🌈 #StPatricksDay

The latest registration figures from Jayo Dynamics show that the Peugeot 208 is now Europe's best-selling car. 206,816 Peugeot 208s were sold in Europe over the course of 2022, up 5% on 2021.

Renault has announced that its new 5 and 7-seater SUV will be revealed this spring and will use the Espace name, connecting it to the five previous generations of SUVs from the French marque. November 2023 will see the fortieth anniversary of the Espace concept.

LFP batteries are very durable and tolerate more frequent and faster charging while using fewer high-demand, high-cost materials, thus making them more affordable for customers.

Lilly has added 4 electric vehicles to its Emergency Response Fleet at its Kinsale pharmaceutical plant. This compromise of four Renault vans: three small and one sizeable 4-wheel drive hybrid vehicle.

BMW has unveiled the all-new M3 CS special edition. The lightweight, all-wheel-drive vehicle invokes the functionality and everyday usability of the BMW M3 Sedan with an upgraded engine and bespoke chassis. Track tyres are fitted as standard.

Fastned sees a major boost in Q4 2022! Nearly triples revenue to €13.3M (+177%) & increases volume sold by 130%. 30 new charging stations opened & 48 were upgraded. 244 stations in the network. The fast-charging company leading the industry 🔋 #EV #fastcharging

New Polestar 2 details revealed! Single-motor RWD variant coming in 2024 with improved battery power & lighter weight. Faster charging: 205kW DC for long-range, 135kW DC for the standard range. Sleek new front grille & SmartZone for safety & driver assist 🔥 #EV #Polestar2

Jan 2023 a record month for Irish EV sales. 3,682 registered, a 36.5% increase from Jan 2022. New car registrations up 9.4%. Important step for industry, but still 15% below Jan 2019 pre-COVID levels. Brian Cooke, SIMI Director General, says it's a positive sign. #EVs #Ireland

Onto electric car subscription gets £100M boost! CDPQ & Pollen Street invest to expand the UK's largest fleet. Get ready for more sustainable driving options 💨 #ev

Get ready for a surge in connected vehicles! A study predicts 91% growth, from 192M now to 367M in 2027. 5G, ADAS, & advanced in-vehicle infotainment systems driving the increase 🚘💻 #connectedcars #5G #ADAS #infotainment"

UK motor industry bodies unite against 4-yr MOT proposal. The petition calls it "dangerous, expensive, damaging & unnecessary". Backs increased casualties & costs. Support from IGA, GEA, NFDA, SMTA & NTDA 🚗 #MOT #RoadSafety

In the UK, Octopus Group is to invest up to £10 million in IntraFleet, a new rental company set up last year to lease green equipment to construction and infrastructure companies. They pride themselves on having no fossil fuel-powered equipment such as EV Cherry Picker.

Toshihiro Suzuki, President of Suzuki Motor Corp, has said that his company's EV strategy incorporates taking learnings from Toyota and its experience in small EV manufacturing. Toyota currently owns a 4.94% stake in Suzuki.

Exciting news! Kearys Motor Group has partnered with Ohme, one of Ireland's fastest-growing smart charging companies, to provide customers with car charging facilities. Visit their showrooms to view the chargers and make the switch to electric. #kearysmotorgroup #ohme

Vehicle registration statistics for 2022 have been released by SIMI, with grey remaining Ireland's most popular car colour. Excitingly, EV registrations have jumped 81% (15,678 in 2022) and automatic transmissions now make up 57% of the market. #Ireland #Cars #EVs #Automotive"

In Germany, Electreon is installing the country's first Wireless EV Charging road in Balingen, which will charge vehicles from small cars to electric buses. The 1st phase includes a 400-meter-long route with 2 charging stations. Plans to expand it by 600 meters in the 2nd phase.

Mitie has won a £4.3 million contract to install EV charge points for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in the UK. The Facilities Management company will roll out electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at more than 120 job centres across Britain.