Alex Grant
C40 Recharge will be first EV-only Volvo
Volvo will launch its first ever electric-only model this summer; a coupé-SUV which indirectly replaces the V40 hatchback, and will only be sold online.
First Drive: Fiat’s electric 500
Improvements to Fiat’s best-seller go deeper than its electric powertrain, says Alex Grant.
Hyundai-Kia boosts EV roll-out with dedicated platform
Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) is accelerating its electrification plans from next year with a dedicated, modular electric vehicle platform, providing more than 300 miles of range, … Read More »
Personal mobility vital post-Covid, says Fiat
Fiat is predicting “overwhelming” changes for the car industry following the Covid-19 pandemic, with an accelerated transition towards individual mobility solutions, flexible ownership models and electrification.
Spotlight: Ford Mustang Mach-E
Ford wants to shift expectations of electric vehicles with its battery-powered, Mustang-inspired SUV. And there’s more to it than marketing, as Alex Grant explains.
Fleet World Fleet: BMW 330e M Sport
Alex Grant tests the parking system in the BMW in his second report. At 4.7 metres, our 330e is only marginally shorter end to end than … Read More »
Road test: BMW X6 xDrive30d M Sport
Can the segment-defining X6 fend off a raft of new coupe-SUVs? Alex Grant finds out.
Plug-ins a ‘massive’ fleet opportunity, says Vauxhall
Vauxhall sees its electric and plug-in hybrid cars and vans as a “massive opportunity” to attract new fleet customers, helped by a broadening product offer and … Read More »
Byton electric SUV sets sights on UK fleets
Chinese carmaker Byton has begun talks with fleet finance companies and dealer groups in the UK, ahead of launching right-hand drive versions of the electric M-Byte … Read More »
Road Test: Vauxhall Corsa
The fifth generation of a household name is now equipped for a new era. By Alex Grant.
Fleet World Fleet: BMW 330e M Sport
Alex Grant takes the keys for our new 330e plug-in hybrid long-termer. With the Government changing the goalposts on the phasing out of combustion engines this … Read More »
Strategic support vital for UK all-electric sales goals, says Ford
The Government must support close co-operation with stakeholders and provide infrastructure and incentives if it is to end the sale of combustion-engined vehicles in the early … Read More »
New technology to re-shape EV charging, says Delta-EE
Europe’s electric vehicle charging sector is set for rapid change during the next five years, driven by new technology and customer demands for convenience, according to … Read More »
Leasys UK puts focus on flexibility for ongoing growth
Leasys, the mobility subsidiary of FCA Bank, is to extend its portfolio of long- and short-term vehicle solutions in the UK, aiming to grow its fleet … Read More »
Fleet World Fleet: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 4hS
The Outlander PHEV continues to make a strong case for plug-in hybrids, says Alex Grant in his final report. It’s just over a year since OLEV … Read More »
BMW software update to add built-in dashcam
BMW has introduced a built-in dashcam function for its latest models, utilising the parking cameras, and will offer it as a backdated option for older vehicles … Read More »
Fleet World Fleet: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 4hS
Is a PHEV a half-way house to an EV? Alex Grant ponders.
New Octavia to spearhead Škoda’s plug-in range
Škoda’s new Octavia line-up will include two plug-in hybrids predicted to take up to a third of UK volume – with renewed Benefit-in-Kind incentives next April … Read More »
Testing Times: How fleets are faring from the switch to WLTP
Two years into the transition to the tougher WLTP fuel economy test, and there are few signs that the dust is settling. Alex Grant reports.
Fleet World Fleet: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 4hS
Alex Grant looks to dispel some popular myths on PHEVs. Seven months into life with a plug-in hybrid and I’ve discovered an unexpected, repetitive aspect to … Read More »
Going mainstream: The outlook for EVs
Long-awaited Company Car Tax reform could be about to create favourable conditions for accelerated electric vehicle demand in the UK, but there are still hurdles ahead. … Read More »
Jargon Busting: A Guide to the Latest
From WLTP to CAFE, there are a wealth of automotive-related terms that fleets need to be aware of. By Alex Grant.
First Drive: SsangYong Korando
Korando is a worthy leftfield option in the crowded Qashqai class, says Alex Grant.
First Drive: Vauxhall Astra
Efficient RDE2 diesels should re-sharpen the Astra’s fleet appeal, says Alex Grant.
Interview: Mitsubishi MD Rob Lindley on the PHEV that broke the mould
Having exponentially increased its fleet share with the ground-breaking Outlander PHEV, Mitsubishi Motors UK managing director, Rob Lindley, sees no reason to start following the crowd. … Read More »
SsangYong’s electric SUV aims for the mainstream
SsangYong sees its forthcoming electric Korando SUV as a significant brand awareness opportunity in the UK, targeting high-value and a long range to position it as … Read More »
Vauxhall axes Insignia estate
Vauxhall is discontinuing the Insignia Sports Tourer in the UK, claiming its traditional fleet-weighted customer base is increasingly downsizing to the Astra estate, Grandland X SUV … Read More »
Fleet World Fleet: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 4hS
The Outlander PHEV proves its practicality to Alex Grant.
Fleet World Fleet: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 4hS
When correctly used, plug-ins can make for far better driving behaviour, says Alex Grant. Plug-ins make better drivers. Drive one for any length of time and, … Read More »
National park fleet begins EV switchover with Hyundai Kona
Brecon Beacons National Park Authority has replaced two diesel pool vehicles with Hyundai Kona electric cars supplied with renewable energy produced on-site, claiming their range is … Read More »
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