Alex Grant
Nissan unveils range-extended Note EV
Nissan has launched a range-extended electric drivetrain in the Note compact MPV; the first time it has offered its EV technology with a petrol backup. The … Read More »
Prices confirmed for Renault ZOE with 250-mile range
The updated Renault ZOE is available to order in the UK, now offering a 250-mile range and unlimited mileage leasing options for its new higher-capacity battery.
The UK is Europe’s largest PHEV market
The UK is Europe’s largest market for plug-in hybrids, with over a quarter of the region’s rapidly-growing volumes sold here, according to the latest ACEA figures.
First Drive: Kia Optima PHEV
Kia’s first plug-in hybrid is certainly capable, but it’s in a tough class. Alex Grant explains.
First Drive: Suzuki S-Cross
Can tough new styling help the S-Cross achieve its fleet potential? Alex Grant finds out.
Larger, lighter Vauxhall Insignia replacement due next year
Vauxhall is undertaking final UK development of a larger, lighter replacement for the Insignia, due to be revealed at the Geneva Motor Show next year as … Read More »
Mercedes-Benz pickup targets company car drivers
Mercedes-Benz will launch the world’s first premium-brand pickup truck late next year, with urban families and company car drivers among the target markets in the UK.
Infiniti bolsters UK fleet team
Infiniti UK has added two senior staff to its fleet team as it looks to focus on business sales with its expanding range.
All-new MINI Countryman revealed
MINI will launch a new, larger Countryman crossover next February, with a range set to include the brand’s first plug-in hybrid from the summer.
DfT aims to make EV charging easier
The Department for Transport launched a consultation into proposals aiming to make it easier for electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles to access charging and refueling infrastructure.
Highways England gets £5m severe weather warning system
Highways England has launched a £5m severe weather information system, providing real-time data which can be used to help maintain traffic flow on the strategic road … Read More »
Knowledge gap a potential barrier for ULEVs, says Arval
Plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles could record higher take-up with fleets, but are being held back by not fitting conventional choice list criteria, according to Arval.
First Drive: Renault Scenic and Grand Scenic
Renault’s pioneering MPV is back among the best in its class, reckons Alex Grant.
New opportunities for SEAT
SEAT might be on the cusp of its biggest-ever product offensive, but it’s never felt more streamlined, as UK head of fleet, Peter McDonald, tells Alex … Read More »
BMW Group bolsters UK leasing key account team
BMW UK has appointed three new leasing key account managers to its team, as it looks to strengthen its relationships with large leasing companies.
First Drive: Ford Mondeo ST-Line
The Mondeo is aiming for user-choosers with a sporty makeover, explains Alex Grant.
Fleet-driven updates for Nissan Qashqai, X-Trail and Pulsar
Nissan is revising three key fleet products as part of measures to support further growth of its business sales, focused on Motability and ‘core fleet’ volumes.
New BMW 5 Series gets plug-in and autonomous technology
The new BMW 5 Series is available to order this month, with the range getting plug-in hybrid and autonomous technology from the latest 7 Series.
First Drive: Ford S-Max Vignale
The top-spec S-Max is more than just a trim level, explains Alex Grant.
Newport M4 relief road inquiry delayed
The Welsh Assembly Government has delayed its inquiry into a relief road for the M4 bottleneck north of Newport for up to five months, citing changes … Read More »
Citroen SUV due in 2018, saloon to follow
Citroen sees a continued role for large saloons in its range, despite a planned cull of its market-specific models over the coming years as it looks … Read More »
Road Test: Renault Megane dCi 110
The excellent new Megane is the icing on Renault’s recent brand renewal, says Alex Grant.
Updated Renault ZOE brings 250-mile range
Renault has introduced a new battery for the ZOE supermini, increasing its range to 250 miles on a single charge.
New Land Rover Discovery revealed, with fleet-friendly diesel engine
Land Rover is targeting increased user-chooser volume with the new Discovery; the first version with a four-cylinder diesel engine, offering CO2 emissions from 171g/km and a … Read More »
M4 upgrades won’t fix South Wales traffic issues, expert warns
Upgrading the M4 isn’t the solution to congestion problems in South East Wales; the region requires an integrated public and private transport system to tempt people … Read More »
Road Test: Toyota RAV4 Business Edition 2.0 D-4D
Choosing the right RAV4 isn’t as black and white as it once was, explains Alex Grant.
First Drive: Kia Optima Sportswagon
Kia’s first large estate car is a much-needed move into the mainstream, reckons Alex Grant.
French Connections: Mark Dickens of Renault
Behind a raft of successful product launches, Renault’s recent sales growth is just as much a sign of a streamlined process behind the scenes, as head … Read More »
Road Test: MINI Clubman One D
The Clubman’s core fleet model is an unexpected star of the range, says Alex Grant.
Where next for the combustion engine?
Despite the headline-grabbing move to electromobility, there’s still huge untapped potential for efficient combustion engines, explains Chris Pickering.
