Alex Grant
Fleet World Honours 2017: Best Premium Lower Medium Car – Audi A3
“Audi created this segment with the original A3, but it hasn’t rested on its laurels. Refreshed last year, the A3 now features the latest connectivity and … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Best Lower Medium Car – Renault Megane
“Beneath head-turning design, the Megane feels a class above most rivals. It’s quiet, comfortable and effortlessly efficient, with clearly laid-out displays showing all the information drivers … Read More »
Fleet World Honours Best Supermini 2017: Vauxhall Corsa
“The ubiquitous Corsa is a staple part of the UK fleet sector, popular enough to outsell entire model ranges single-handedly. Driving the latest version, that’s no … Read More »
Fleet World Honours Best City Car 2017: Hyundai i10
“City cars are a tough product to get right, and the i10 delivers effortlessly. A subtle refresh last year bolstered an already strong offer with the … Read More »
Mercedes-Benz E-Class scoops two awards at 2017 Fleet World Honours
The E-Class has won the ‘Best New Car’ and ‘Best Executive Car’ titles at this year’s prestigious Fleet World Honours.Recognised as one of the most technologically advanced … Read More »
Insignia Heritage: From Victor to Grand Sport
With a new Insignia only weeks away, Alex Grant looks back at the Vauxhall’s 60-year history of large family cars.
Vauxhall previews new Insignia Sports Tourer
Vauxhall will unveil its second-generation Insignia Sports Tourer at the Geneva Motor Show, which gets a longer and more capacious load area than its predecessor.
Spotlight: SEAT Ibiza
The fifth generation of SEAT’s supermini puts an emphasis on technology, refinement and personalisation, explains Alex Grant.
Road Test: Volkswagen High Up TSI
Volkswagen’s cute-but-functional city car gets a turbocharged power lift, but can it finally satisfy those wanting a junior hot hatch? Alex Grant finds out.
Road Test: Volkswagen Polo Beats 1.2 TSI
The ultra-sensible Polo gets a kicking bassline with an audio upgrade from Beats. By Alex Grant.
Road Test: Jeep Renegade Trailhawk
Don’t be fooled its cute styling; the Renegade is every bit a Jeep, says Alex Grant.
Road Test: Mercedes-Benz GLS 350 d 4MATIC AMG Line
Can the brand’s flagship SUV offer a more versatile S-Class alternative? Alex Grant finds out.
Volvo’s compact SUV to take a quarter of UK sales
Volvo’s forthcoming rival for the Audi Q3 and BMW X1 SUVs could account for over a quarter of its UK volume, representing a significant corporate opportunity, … Read More »
Kia confirms diesel Stinger sports saloon for Europe
Kia will equip the Stinger, its rear-wheel drive sports saloon, with a 2.2-litre diesel engine when it launches in Europe at the end of this year.
Vauxhall reveals Juke-rivalling Crossland X
Vauxhall has revealed the Crossland X crossover, which will be positioned beneath the Mokka X when it goes on sale later this year.
BT Fleet: Better connected
Positioned within a diverse portfolio, with its own fleet as a customer and the EE mobile network, BT Fleet has all the tools to meet the … Read More »
BMW 520d SE EfficientDynamics priced from £37,220
BMW’s most efficient diesel 5 Series saloon will go on sale in March, offering fuel economy of 72.4mpg with 102g/km CO2 emissions.
SEAT extends Ateca line-up as true fleet sales grow
SEAT has added a two-wheel drive DSG option to the petrol Ateca, matching a growing trend among ‘true fleet’ customers to opt for this over the … Read More »
View from the top: Alex Smith, MD, Nissan UK
With 2016 sales growth largely driven by new LCV launches, communication will be key as Nissan begins this year with a reinvention of one of its … Read More »
Road Test: SEAT Ibiza EcoTSI FR Technology
A clever, and potent, new engine option turns the Ibiza into an efficient warm hatch, explains Alex Grant.
Seven-seat Volkswagen Tiguan to launch this Spring
Volkswagen’s first seven-seat Tiguan will go on sale before the summer, badged ‘Allspace’ in European markets.
Road Test: Audi A4 1.4 TFSI Sport
Julian Kirk is impressed by the downsized petrol engine in this entry-level A4.
Diesel cars lagging behind HGVs on harmful emissions, report says
The latest heavy goods vehicles are emitting less than half the NOx of diesel passenger cars, despite significantly higher fuel consumption, according to a briefing by … Read More »
Road Test: Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport Edition 40
Volkswagen marks 40 years of the GTI with the best car that’s ever worn the badge, says Alex Grant.
Road Test: Volkswagen Touran R-Line 2.0 TDI 150 DSG
Volkswagen’s prosaic seven-seater gets an added dose of car park appeal. By Julian Kirk
Road Test: Mercedes-Benz C 250 d AMG Line Coupe
A compact executive two-door with ideas far above its price bracket, says Alex Grant.
Vauxhall previews coupe-like new Insignia
Vauxhall will unveil its lighter, leaner new Insignia at the Geneva Motor Show next March; badged as the Insignia Grand Sport.
Road Test: Mercedes-Benz GLC 250 d 4MATIC AMG Line
Familiar C-Class components in a fashionable SUV body; the GLC can’t lose, reckons Alex Grant.
Europe-wide ultra-fast charging due next year
Europe is to get a network of 400 ultra-fast charging stations for electric vehicles along major routes, the result of a proposed joint venture including BMW … Read More »
Don’t make rushed decisions on salsac, fleet industry warns
Changes to taxation for salary sacrifice cars next April could cause a rush for orders, and businesses are being advised to consider their choices carefully rather … Read More »
