Alex Grant
Commercial Breakthrough – ARI and Royal Mail Fleet
Joining forces to offer an all-in-one management and maintenance solution for time-critical fleets, ARI and Royal Mail Fleet have the biggest names in the business in … Read More »
Road Test: Peugeot 2008 GT-Line PureTech 110
Mild updates bring the 2008 in line with Peugeot’s new large SUVs, explains Alex Grant.
Road Test: Vauxhall Astra SRi Nav 1.6 CDTi EcoFlex
The eco-Astra asks little for its effortless fuel economy, explains Alex Grant.
Road Test: Suzuki Baleno Boosterjet SZ5
The Baleno is a great supermini with a trick up its sleeve, says Alex Grant
First Drive: Toyota Prius PHV
It’s unquestionably clever, but the Prius PHV has a major sticking point, explains Alex Grant.
A Bridge Too Far?
Seven countries, over 700 miles, one tank of diesel – after a marathon driving session, can the new Insignia Grand Sport lure drivers back out of … Read More »
First Drive: Land Rover Discovery
Alex Grant finds out if small engines and fashionable styling blunt the Discovery’s rugged usability.
First Drive: Kia Rio
The Rio feels suitably tailored to European tastes considering its global roots, says Alex Grant.
New speeding fines: what’s actually changed?
Despite the tabloid hysteria, changes to the UK’s speeding fine system only affect a small number of drivers, as Alex Grant and Natalie Middleton explain.
First Drive: Honda Civic
The tenth-generation Civic offers plenty for fleets, but there’s a catch, says Alex Grant.
Audi appoints new head of fleet
Audi UK has appointed Tom Brennan as head of fleet sales, following the recent departure of James Douglas to Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.
Exclusive fleet test drive of all-new Renault Koleos
Fleet Show 2017 will be the first opportunity for fleet decision-makers to test drive the all-new Renault Koleos – the car that is leading a surge … Read More »
Road Test: Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line 2.0 TDI (190PS) 4MOTION
The top-spec Tiguan has taken a step up among the premium brands, explains Alex Grant.
First Drive: Nissan Micra
Nissan has redefined the Micra so much that it almost deserves a new name, reckons Alex Grant.
First Drive: MINI Countryman
MINI maximises the potential of its controversial, but big-selling, crossover. By Alex Grant.
First Drive: Audi A5 Sportback
The car that defined a segment steps back up to the cutting edge, reckons Alex Grant.
Road Test: BMW 330e M Sport
Plug-in hybrid 3 Series is high on driver appeal, but suits a very specific user. Alex Grant explains.
Vauxhall Grandland X sets sights on Ford Kuga
Vauxhall will join the highly competitive C-SUV sector at the end of the year, previewing the Grandland X SUV ahead of its debut at the Frankfurt … Read More »
First Drive: Nissan X-Trail dCi 177
The X-Trail’s high-power diesel isn’t just an option for caravaners, explains Alex Grant.
2017 Fleet Show breaks registration records
More than 1,000 fleet decision-makers have registered for the 2017 Fleet Show at Silverstone, breaking records with a month still remaining before the doors open.
Q&A: Graeme Jenkins, Suzuki
Appointed in January, Suzuki’s new head of fleet, Graeme Jenkins, is tasked with doubling the size of the brand’s corporate sales in the UK. And it’s … Read More »
Road Test: Suzuki Ignis
Cute and clever, the Ignis plays perfectly to Suzuki’s strengths, says Alex Grant.
Road Test: Volkswagen Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI 190PS
It’s appealing, but the off-piste Passat isn’t short of equally tempting user-chooser options, explains Alex Grant.
Driverless cars to collect occupants via app “by 2020”
Bosch and Daimler are developing driverless cars which can be summoned via a smartphone app, with plans to have them on the road by the end … Read More »
LeasePlan UK’s future plans – Matt Dyer
Settling under its new owners, LeasePlan UK is setting out plans to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse fleet sector, as managing director Matt Dyer … Read More »
First Drive: Tesla Model X
Insurgent luxury brand Tesla can only widen its appeal with an electric SUV, reckons Alex Grant.
Road Test: BMW 5 Series
The 5 Series isn’t short of rivals, but it’s still setting the standard, says Alex Grant.
Vauxhall cuts prices across new Insignia range
The new Vauxhall Insignia is available to order, with prices undercutting its predecessor by almost £4,000 on key fleet models.
Fleet World Honours 2017: Technology Award – Tesla
“Tesla isn’t only pushing the boundaries with electric vehicles, it’s also cracked the wider ownership experience. With an all-digital dashboard, the Model S and new Model … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Innovation in Telematics and mobile communications – Crystal Ball
“SmartCam is an incredibly diverse solution combining everything you need in one telematics device. It provides extremely useful event-generated videos using 3G HD video functionality, along … Read More »
