Alex Grant
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 »
New head of fleet for VW Group UK
Volkswagen Group UK has appointed Martin Barrow-Starkey as head of group fleet services, effective 1 March, replacing Patrick McGillycuddy who moved to a new role at … 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 »
Petrol becomes the top fleet fuel in January, SMMT data shows
Diesel dropped to around a third of new car registrations in the UK in January, even taking second place even among fleets, despite a much slower … Read More »
New A-Class previews small-car focus for Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz is to extend its small car line-up to eight model lines, likely to include an A-Class saloon and an electric vehicle, as it focuses on … 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 »
Millennials could re-shape business travel, says report
Businesses may be forced to adopt more flexible travel policies, with new research showing significant reductions in driving licence holding for under-30s, and signs that it’s … Read More »
Road Test: Skoda Karoq
The Yeti’s larger successor has the market’s best crossovers in its sights, explains Alex Grant.
Daily Rental: The flexible future of fleet
As consumers move to more flexible ownership models, is it time for fleets to take a fresh look at rental and car sharing to keep their … Read More »
Q&A: Gary Smith, managing director, Europcar
Gary Smith, managing director of Europcar UK Group, speaks to Alex Grant about the company’s increasing focus on mobility and the launch of its new portal.
First Drive: Volkswagen T-Roc
Volkswagen has big plans for its compact crossover, explains Alex Grant.
Road Test: Hyundai i30 Premium 1.6 CRDi
Can the i30 stand up to the C-segment’s most formidable rivals? Alex Grant finds out.
Ford to double EV investment
Ford is more than doubling its investment in electric vehicles, reviving the Mach nameplate made famous by early Mustangs on a high-performance electric SUV due in … Read More »
Road Test: Volkswagen Golf Estate 1.6 TDI SE Navigation
The Golf still feels like a great solution to the challenges of work and home life, reckons Alex Grant.
Experience vital for driving ULEV uptake, says Go Ultra Low
Hands-on experience and a whole-life approach to running costs are vital for driving fleet uptake of electric vehicles, according to new research from Go Ultra Low … Read More »
Vauxhall appoints new managing director
Groupe PSA has appointed Stephen Norman as managing director of Vauxhall Motors and Opel Ireland, effective from 1 February.
Europcar Group appoints new chief financial officer
Europcar Group has appointed Luc Peligry, as chief financial officer, supporting ongoing growth of the company.
Top-level staff changes at Volkswagen Group UK
Volkswagen Group UK has appointed Patrick McGillycuddy as head of sales operations, replacing Rod McLeod who becomes director of Skoda UK, both effective from 1 Feb.
Byton sets sights on Tesla with electric SUV
Chinese electric car manufacturer, Byton, has previewed the first of its line-up of luxury cars; a long-range, fully-electric SUV due to launch in Europe during 2020.
Audi to re-shape UK fleet sales from April
Audi UK is adopting an agency model for its fleet sales from 1 April, aimed at offering more stability for dealers and clarity for customers, while … Read More »
Shell and Fleet World Valuing People Survey – the results
In the second part of our series of exclusive surveys, Shell and Fleet World questioned 266 fleet executives to find out how they interact and monitor … Read More »
DfT to create and upgrade Major Road Network
The Department for Transport has begun a 12-week consultation process to identify and upgrade vital A-roads as it creates a new Major Road Network across England.
Diesel tax hikes ‘creating CO2 problem’, says PSA Group
Government tax reform penalising diesel vehicles is hindering the uptake of clean engines, encouraging fleets to pick the wrong fuel and potentially slowing CO2 reductions, according … Read More »
Road Test: Mazda MX-5 RF 2.0i Sport Nav
Does a folding metal roof blunt the MX-5’s lightweight appeal? Alex Grant finds out.
Honda previews dual-motor Insight hybrid
Honda will unveil a prototype of the next Insight hybrid at the Detroit Motor Show, featuring a new two-motor hybrid system aimed at rivalling the economy … Read More »
Land Rover reveals new Discovery Commercial
Land Rover has launched a commercial version of the new Discovery, which is available to order today ahead of deliveries in Q2 2018.
Commercial fleets missing out on £14bn saving, says Hitachi Capital
Despite a growing appetite for hybrid and electric cars, government policy needs to do more to encourage commercial vehicle fleets to move to alternative drivetrains, according … Read More »
European Parliament moves towards petrol and diesel phase-out
Manufacturers could soon face strict targets for electric and ultra-low emission vehicles as a share of their overall sales, as part of measures to phase out … Read More »
Denso acquires smartphone-as-a-key technology startup
Automotive parts and technology company, Denso, has acquired American company InfiniteKey, with a view to developing systems enabling smartphones to be used instead of vehicle keys.
