Alex Grant
New Audi A4 to gain ‘mild hybrid’ diesels
Audi’s heavily updated A4 line-up will offer richer connectivity and new ‘mild hybrid’ petrol and diesel engines, the carmaker has confirmed, with ordering due to start … Read More »
A home for hydrogen?
A collaborative project in Swindon is tasking hydrogen fuel cell cars with the rigours of a life on fleet. Alex Grant dropped in to find out … Read More »
Innovation: Renault e-Tech hybrid technology
Renault’s e-Tech hybrid technology debuts next year in the Clio. Alex Grant looks at how the technology is expected to command a diesel-like share of the … Read More »
Spotlight: Renault Clio
Despite evolutionary styling, Renault’s fifth-generation Clio is an all-new car with some innovative fleet-focused technology up its sleeve, as Alex Grant explains.
Interview: ALD’s Matt Dale on the need for forward fleet thinking
ALD Automotive is working closely with fleets to help them make sense of an ever-evolving landscape – and head of consultancy, Matt Dale, says there’s no … Read More »
Spotlight: Jaguar XE
With a segment-first RDE2-compliant diesel engine and significant step up in interior quality, the updated Jaguar XE is renewing its focus on fleets. By Alex Grant.
ALD launches fully digital all-employee car scheme
ALD Automotive has launched a fully digital employee car scheme for corporate customers, designed as a complementary, low-admin proposition alongside traditional company car schemes.
One in five Mondeos are hybrids, says Ford
Ford recorded a ten-fold year-on-year increase in Mondeo Hybrid registrations during 2018, reaching 10,000 units across Europe, as rising costs and political pressure continued to erode … Read More »
New Ford Kuga to include 29g/km plug-in hybrid
Ford’s all-new Kuga SUV will include three ‘electrified’ drivetrains, including a plug-in hybrid with CO2 emissions from 29g/km, alongside petrol and diesel versions.
FCA developing plug-in services for fleets
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is developing a suite of services to support its forthcoming plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles, while aiming to offer fleets total cost … Read More »
SsangYong eyes fleet growth following 2018 restructure
SsangYong is looking to almost triple its UK sales to 10,000 units, supported by the new Korando SUV, electric vehicles and a growing focus on fleet … Read More »
Electrification could mean an end for diesel Clio, says Renault
Renault is expecting to gradually phase out diesel engines from the new Clio, predicting demand for its new hybrid system could be as high as diesel … Read More »
Nissan readies electric SUV as EV demand grows
Nissan is readying a range of ‘electrified’ SUVs, including a standalone battery-electric model, following strong demand for its second-generation Leaf.
NCAP-inspired database ranks vehicles on NOx emissions
Fleets and policymakers can now access at-a-glance information about vehicles’ NOx emissions in urban use, aimed at helping cities with poor air quality to meet legal … Read More »
Jaguar targets fleets with updated, RDE2-compliant XE saloon
Jaguar is renewing its focus on SME fleets, launching an updated version of the XE compact executive saloon with the first RDE2-compliant diesel engine in its … Read More »
Charging points a ‘natural’ extension of vehicle leasing
Leasing companies could play a significant role in supporting electric vehicle uptake among fleets by funding charging points as an extension of the vehicle lease, according … Read More »
Nissan to support high-power UK charging network
Nissan is working with infrastructure partners to deploy high-power electric vehicle charging points along major European routes, including the UK’s Electric Highway network, ahead of the … Read More »
SME fleets to underpin Lexus UK sales growth
Lexus is focusing on SMEs with its new models, seeing small fleets as a vital part of plans to increase its UK sales around 33% over … Read More »
Road Test: Volkswagen Golf SV
Volkswagen’s space-efficient compact MPV deserves wider recognition, reckons Alex Grant.
Road Test: Fiat 500X
You’d be forgiven for missing updates to Fiat’s chic urban SUV, says Alex Grant.
Road Test: Mitsubishi Shogun Sport 4
Can the Shogun Sport live up to its namesake’s go-anywhere reputation? Alex Grant finds out.
Charging 2.0: How the latest EVs are opening up electric motoring to fleets
With the first long-range, mass-market electric cars coming to market and plug-in sales continuing to grow, Alex Grant looks at how new technology could re-shape the … Read More »
Road Test: Volvo V60 D4 Inscription
Volvo’s compact executive estate gives plenty for rivals to worry about, says Alex Grant.
Still life for company cars, says fleet expert
Company cars still have a vital role to play for businesses, despite rising costs, but it has never been more important for fleet managers to understand … Read More »
First Drive: Suzuki Jimny
Don’t be fooled by the cute styling, Suzuki’s tough Jimny means business. By Alex Grant.
Suzuki fleet dealers to put focus on SMEs
Suzuki GB will launch its first ever business specialist dealers in Q2 2019, as the company puts the infrastructure in place to chase ongoing growth with … Read More »
Road Test: Hyundai i30 N-Line
The i30 gets its first sports-styled trim level, and Alex Grant reckons there’s plenty to like.
First Drive: Citroën C5 Aircross
There’s more to Citroën’s flagship SUV than concept car styling, says Alex Grant.
Road Test: Alpina D5 S
Alpina’s fine-tuned 5 Series is an uncompromisingly capable executive car, explains Alex Grant.
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Cameras to enforce motorway red X signs from June
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Michelin to acquire Masternaut
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Idling drivers could get instant fines
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