Alex Grant
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.
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 »
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 »
Fleet World Fleet: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 4hS
Is a PHEV a half-way house to an EV? Alex Grant ponders.
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.
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 »