June 2026 ● New Euro 7 regulations move beyond tailpipe emissions to particle emissions from tyres and brakes ● Euro 7 requires emissions compliance for up to 10 years or 200,000 km (125,000 miles) ● Fleet operators will need to re-evaluate service, maintenance and repair (SMR) strategies Fleet operators need to reconsider service, maintenance, and repair (SMR) strategies in light of the forthcoming change to Euro 7 regulations, according to i247 Group.

Leading outsourced fleet management provider i247 Group has appointed Alex Abraham, formerly of Volkswagen Financial Services, as its Director of Customer Success. The newly created role is focused on deepening customer partnerships and enhancing long-term value. The appointment marks the first senior hire following recent investment in the Group by LDC and reflects i247’s commitment to accelerating its customer-centric growth strategy. Backed by LDC, i247 Group is increasi

A pro-active and data-led approach is essential for fleets seeking to optimise operational total cost of ownership (TCO), according to insights shared at an expert round table hosted by i247 Group earlier this month. Held on 4 November and titled ‘ Fleet futures - redefining TCO in a changing landscape’ , the event brought together senior automotive leaders to explore how fleets can better manage TCO, in a rapidly evolving environment. The discussion revealed a clear co