Alex Grant
Porsche reveals 456bhp, 56g/km Panamera PHEV
Porsche has unveiled its new Panamera plug-in hybrid, which will debut at the Paris Motor Show this month, featuring a 456bhp four-wheel drive setup with CO2 … Read More »
Hyundai unveils i30 hatch ahead of 2017 launch
Hyundai’s third-generation i30 hatch will go on sale in the first half of 2017, with CO2 emissions from 89g/km and a focus on driver appeal across … Read More »
Skoda reveals seven-seat Kodiaq SUV
Skoda has unveiled its first seven-seater, a flagship SUV called Kodiaq which is due to arrive in the UK next year.
DS launches sports-styled trim
French premium brand, DS, is introducing sports-styled versions of its entire model range, to mark its participation in the Formula E electric racing series.
Report: Brexit a “material risk” to air quality targets
The UK Government must commit to medium and long-term goals for sustainable transport and air quality improvements following the Brexit vote, a new report has said.
Road Test: Mercedes-Benz E 220 d AMG Line
The new E-Class is head and shoulders above its rivals, reckons Alex Grant.
Updated Tesla Model S offers 380-mile range
Tesla has added its biggest battery yet to the Model S and Model X electric luxury cars, and is offering existing owners the ability to upgrade … Read More »
Delivery disruption possible as VW faces parts supply dispute
Volkswagen is working to avoid disrupted deliveries of the Golf and Passat after two of its parts suppliers suspended deliveries to key factories in Germany.
Road Test: Lexus RC 200t F-Sport
Alex Grant considers the company car appeal of the RC’s non-hybrid option.
Road Test: Kia Optima ‘4’ 1.7 CRDi DCT
Kia’s stylish family saloon has become a credible alternative, reckons Alex Grant.
Powerstar fleet to be 100% electric by 2018
Energy storage specialist Powerstar has deployed four electric vehicles, with aims to convert its entire fleet by 2018.
Range Rover Sport to get four-cylinder diesel
Land Rover is launching the first Range Rover Sport with a four-cylinder diesel engine, which brings pricing under £60,000.
Infiniti prioritises efficient petrol engines
Infiniti has developed a production first petrol engine technology said to offer high performance and economy without requiring electrification.
Honda previews 2017 Civic hatchback
Honda has revealed the 10th-generation Civic hatchback, as the first Swindon-built production models are shipped to the North American market.
UK to get network of EV charging hubs
Fleets will soon have access to a network of electric vehicle charging hubs, offering retail and business facilities while drivers top up, and the first two … Read More »
Free webtool shows fleet business case for EV switch
Fleets across Europe are being offered a free webtool which enables them to find the business case for using electric vehicles, based on a huge range … Read More »
Suzuki reveals new S-Cross and Ignis
Suzuki will unveil two new crossovers at the Paris Motor Show next month; a refreshed version of the S-Cross, and the new Ignis which launches in … Read More »
First Drive: Audi Q2
Is Audi’s Juke-sized crossover all style and no substance? Alex Grant finds out.
Audi Q2 available to order, priced from £22,380
Audi’s first compact crossover, the Q2, is available to order, priced from £22,380 with CO2 emissions from 114g/km.
Rising BiK is slowing demand for company cars, says BVRLA
Government tax policy could be encouraging drivers to take a cash allowance and use their own vehicles instead of opting for a company car, according to … Read More »
Road Test: Jaguar F-Pace Portfolio 2.0d AWD Auto
Undoubtedly desirable, does the F-Pace strike the right balance between sports and utility? Alex Grant finds out.
Problems shared – How connected cars will benefit driver safety
As the first car-to-X system comes to market, Alex Grant explains how connectivity is making use of familiar technology to improve safety for drivers.
Strong 2016 for Lex Autolease
The Lex Autolease fleet grew by more than 12,000 vehicles (+3.9%) in the first six months of 2016, with a large uptake from SMEs, the company … Read More »
London Assembly says air quality plans should be stricter on diesels
Plans to introduce clean air zones and diesel scrappage schemes to curb pollution in London should be stricter against diesels, the London Assembly Environment Committee has … Read More »
Code of Practice to aid safety system calibration
Thatcham Research has launched a code of practice for recalibrating sensors for driver assistance systems after a windscreen replacement.
BMW app links car and smartphone to cut lateness and stress
BMW is linking its drivers’ cars and smartphones with a new app designed to simplify navigation and avoid lateness.
Nissan bolsters UK fleet team
Nissan has restructured and increased the size of its Corporate Sales team, in a move aimed at improving the brand’s customer experience and reputation.
Apple adds Parkopedia data to maps app
Parkopedia’s live data and reservations for 40 million global parking spaces will be available in the next version of Apple Maps, the provider has announced.
Workplace parking saves employees £1,500 a year
Alphabet is advising businesses not to overlook the value of free workplace parking, which could amount to a tax-free financial boost averaging £1,500 per year according … Read More »
Speeding, not smartphones, tops UK drivers’ accident risk poll
Speeding is seen as the biggest cause of accidents in the UK, beating mobile phone use in a recent survey of 10,000 British drivers.
