Alex Grant
Performance boost for Renault Zoe
Renault has added a more powerful 108bhp motor to the Zoe electric supermini, said to offer better easier high-speed cruising without affecting the range.
£2m funding for Welsh EV rapid charging network
Wales is to get a network of rapid charging points along its trunk road network, part-funded by £2m from the Welsh Government, with the first locations … Read More »
Toxic emissions a now key part of car buying
Toxic emission levels are becoming an important part of the car selection process for consumers, according to new research from AA Cars which shows a 15-fold … Read More »
New BMW X4 breaks cover
BMW will begin taking orders for its second-generation X4 coupe-SUV tomorrow, replacing a model which has sold 200,000 units since it launched in 2014.
Updated C-Class gets new tech, diesel PHEV
Mercedes-Benz will launch an upgraded C-Class in March, featuring technology from the S-Class and new drivetrains including a diesel plug-in hybrid.
Innovation in Fuel Saving and Management: TMC Fuel+
Judging comment: “Fuel+ takes the hassle out of one of the biggest expenses for fleets. Not only is it accepted at most forecourts, but it offers … Read More »
Innovation in Contract Hire and Leasing: ALD Mobility Experience
Judging comment: “ALD hopes to disrupt the way businesses think about mobility. Based at its head office in Bristol, this immersive, audio-visual experience brings key stakeholders … Read More »
Innovation in Rental: FleetEurope De-Risk
Judging comment: “Minor damage charges can be a costly, time-consuming issue for fleets regularly using short and medium-term rental. Claimed to be a unique product, De-Risk … Read More »
Innovation in Accident Management: Arval Active Link
Judging comment: “Arval’s in-house telematics solution offers a seamless accident management process. It’ll log the time and location of the accident, with details of the driver’s … Read More »
Innovation in Telematics: Crystal Ball SmartCam
Judging comment: “SmartCam builds on the proven FleetTracker system with a raft of useful functions for fleets, including behaviour monitoring and journey classification. An all-in-one solution, … Read More »
Innovation in Cost Reduction: TMC Mobility+
Judging comment: “A powerful tool for managing multi-modal travel, Mobility+ combines data from a multitude of suppliers to give a clear view of how staff move. … Read More »
Innovation in Driver Management: Alphabet Mobility Consultants
Judging comment: “Launched last year, the Mobility Consultants team is aimed at giving a helping hand to businesses without an in-house fleet manager. Working with customers, … Read More »
Innovation in Risk Management: Licence Bureau View My Data Portal
Judging comment: “GDPR is one of the biggest challenges facing fleets this year, and this new portal aims to make compliance as straightforward as possible. It … Read More »
Innovation in Electric Mobility: Alphabet Electrification Potential Analysis
Judging comment: “A long-term advocate of plug-in vehicles, Electrification Potential Analysis is designed to help businesses confidently add the technology to their fleet. Using a GPS … Read More »
Innovation in Mobile Comms: Chevin FleetWave Forms
Judging comment: “Chevin claims a 92% reduction in admin spend for its new mobile application, compared to manual or paper-based forms. It’s a flexible tool which … Read More »
Innovation in Remarketing: Shoreham Vehicle Auctions
Judging comment: “Recognising that slow demand among used buyers was affecting residual values for electric vehicles, Shoreham Vehicle Auctions took the step of launching free training … Read More »
Innovation in Customer Service: Zenith Accelerate 2.0
Judging comment: “Zenith overhauled its entire business process last year, introducing regular board-level meetings and adding a customer service director to improve what it can offer … Read More »
UK leads way in Europe for hybrid and EV sales
The United Kingdom was the largest-volume market in Europe for electrified vehicles during 2017, accounting for one in every six registered across the region, figures from … Read More »
Road Test: Mazda CX-3
The CX-3’s updates are easily missed in a car park, but obvious on the road, says Alex Grant.
Calls for solutions to ‘astonishing’ cost of UK congestion
UK drivers lost an average of 31 hours in rush-hour traffic last year, costing the economy more than £37.7bn in 2017 and equating to £1,168 per … Read More »
Porsche doubles EV investment as PHEV sales boom
Porsche is to double its investment in electric vehicles to €6bn (£5.33bn) by 2022, with plug-ins already accounting for over half of European sales volume for … Read More »
Sportier new Kia Ceed to launch in Q2
Kia’s third-generation Ceed will break cover at the Geneva Motor Show in March, revealed as a five-door hatch and a new body style, likely to be … Read More »
First Drive: BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo
Can a new badge help BMW’s executive GT carve a bigger niche? Alex Grant finds out.
Future Perfect: The fleet challenges for 2018
The 2017/18 Operational Fleet Insight Report from BT’s Fleet Solutions, produced with the AA, shed light on how businesses are responding to the latest fleet challenges, … Read More »