Alex Grant
MINI EV confirmed for 2019 launch
MINI will launch its first fully electric vehicle in 2019, based on the three-door hatchback.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week's top fleet industry stories... Europcar faces £30m repair overcharge scandal Europcar faces £30m repair overcharge scandal Europcar has admitted it may have overcharged consumers by around £30m following alleged repair overcharges. The ... Read More »
Severn tolls to be scrapped by end of 2018
Tolls for the Severn Crossings will be abolished by the end of 2018, in a move claimed to offer a £100m boost to the Welsh economy, and save motorists over £1,400 per year.
EU Commissioner: remove non-compliant diesels from the road
Transport ministers across Europe are being warned that they need to take more action on non-compliant diesel vehicles, including removing them from sale, to curb inner-city pollution.
Value of ‘Big Data’ could cut telematics roll-out costs
Capitalising on the financial value of data collected by telematics systems could dramatically lower, or even offset, the cost for fleets rolling out the technology, according to supplier Geotab.
Daimler to offer NOx-reducing software update for 3m diesels
Daimler will offer a free software upgrade for around three million diesel vehicles, said to curb harmful nitrogen-oxide (NOx) emissions in real-world use.
Daimler readying multi-marque telematics solution
Daimler will launch a multi-marque telematics solution for fleet managers at the end of the year, building on the driver-focused ‘Me Connect’ system, offered since 2014.
Jaguar E-Pace crossover to rival Evoque
Jaguar is to enter the compact crossover class later this year, with the new E-Pace challenging cars such as the Audi Q3, BMW X1 and Range Rover Evoque.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
All the key news in fleet from the last week… CMA says that fleets contesting excessive bills from Highways England contractors can achieve five-figure savings. Fleets overpaying millions on inflated highways repair bills The plight ... Read More »
Today in Fleet – Friday 14 July
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Road Test: Skoda Kodiaq Edition 2.0 TDI (150PS) DSG 4×4
Skoda practicality in a fashionable SUV – the Kodiaq can’t go far wrong, says Alex Grant.
Road Test: Vauxhall Mokka X Elite 1.6 CDTi (136PS)
Vauxhall’s first crossover has done well by stradding segments – but does it still have a role in a growing line-up? Alex Grant finds out.
Road Test: Renault Clio Dynamique S Nav dCi 110
The Clio feels a class above with its new Megane-sourced diesel drivetrain, says Alex Grant.
Road Test: Renault Megane Sport Tourer GT Nav
RenaultSport’s first rework of the new Megane is appealing, but stuck in a grey area, explains Alex Grant.
Road Test: Infiniti QX30 Premium Tech
Infiniti’s compact crossover would benefit from being a little more clearly defined, says Alex Grant.
Road Test: Infiniti Q60 2.0t Premium Tech
An appealing compact executive coupe, with a problematic hole in the range, explains Alex Grant.
Volvo to launch five fully electric cars between 2019 and 2021
Volvo’s line-up will gain five fully electric cars – including two high-performance models – by 2021 in line with its plans to use electric motors in all cars from 2019.
Thinking big: the potential for ‘Big Data’
The arrival of the ‘Big Data’ era poses plenty of advantages for fleets, but with plenty of challenges too, as delegates at ACFO’s Spring Seminar discovered. Alex Grant reports.
Road Test: Renault Twingo GT
Is this RenaultSport-tuned Twingo a 5 Maxi Turbo for the 21st century? Alex Grant finds out.
Road test: SEAT Ibiza
Previewing a new generation of products, the Ibiza is a class act, says Alex Grant.
