Alex Grant
First Drive: Ford Galaxy
Sector: Large MPV Price: £26,445–£36,760 Fuel: 35.7–56.5mpg CO2: 129–180g/km Ford once likened the Galaxy to first class air travel – an ironic comparison for a car … Read More »
No VED rise for vehicles affected by NOx scandal
Working with the Vehicle Certification Agency and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, the Department for Transport will soon begin laboratory and real-world emissions tests on Volkswagen … Read More »
Public database of real-world vehicle performance planned
The company, which gathers real-world vehicle emissions data using a portable measuring system, supplied some of the information used for the 2014 report which led to … Read More »
First Drive: Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0 TD4
Sector: Compact SUV Price: £30,695–£43,000 Fuel: 53.3–57.7mpg CO2: 129–139g/km Packaging family-friendly versatility and genuine off-road ability with a large slice of Evoque style, the Discovery Sport … Read More »
U.S. EPA confirms multi-manufacturer emissions investigation
The Volkswagen Group is facing substantial fines in the United States after admitting to using a software algorithm in its diesel cars which enables them to … Read More »
Road Test: Suzuki Vitara SZ5 1.6 DDiS ALLGRIP
Sector: Crossover Price: £21,299 Fuel: 67.2mpg CO2: 111g/km For just under 30 years, the Suzuki Vitara has been synonymous with fashionable beach-combers and subsequently with caravan … Read More »
Kia aims to quadruple Optima sales with wider range
The second-generation Optima launches in Q4 of this year with a similar range to its predecessor – comprising a 1.7-litre diesel engine and saloon bodystyle. In … Read More »
High-tech new Renault Megane targets user-chooser growth
Deliveries will begin next summer, and Renault UK managing director, Ken Ramirez, says 2016 will be big for the brand, with the first full year of … Read More »
New longer-range LEAF to offer up to 155 miles
The increased range is the result of the introduction of a new 30kWh battery and is expected to significantly add to the LEAF’s appeal for fleet … Read More »
Crash predictions
Accidents in 2020 Cost versus safety On-road trials might be underway, but driverless cars won't become a day-to-day concern for fleets by 2020. Instead, while legislation … Read More »
Jaguar reveals F-Pace crossover
Previewed as the C-X17 concept car two years ago, the five-seater will enable Jaguar to rival models such as the Audi Q7, BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class … Read More »
Kia confirms Prius rival and performance models
It reflects two priority areas for the brand, reinforcing its emphasis on efficiency and technology at one end and sportiness at the other, according to President … Read More »
CLM and FMG celebrate decade-long partnership
During their decade-long partnership FMG has responded to over 25,000 incidents involving CLM’s customer’s vehicles, providing a 24/7 service that includes first notification of loss, repair … Read More »
First Drive: DS 5
Sector: Compact Executive Price: £25,980–£34,890 Fuel: 47.9–72.4mpg CO2: 103–136g/km With its own website and the beginnings of a dealer network, DS Automobiles has been taking steady … Read More »
First Drive: Fiat 500
Sector: City car Price: £10,890–£17,070 Fuel: 60.1–74.3mpg CO2: 90–110g/km Launched in July 1957, the Nuova 500 – ‘new’ because it replaced the 500 ‘Topolino’ – was … Read More »
Kia previews all-new Optima
Set to be unveiled alongside the new Cee’d and Sportage at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month, a short distance from the brand’s European design centre, … Read More »
First Drive: Honda HR-V
Sector: Crossover Price: £17,995–£24,945 Fuel: 50.4–70.6mpg CO2: 108–134g/km Launched in 1999, the original Honda HR-V might not have been a big seller in the UK, but … Read More »
Euro 6 is reducing NOx, but diesels still underperforming
While homologation testing takes place in a laboratory, Emissions Analytics uses a Portable Emissions Measuring System (PEMS), which analyses the content of the exhaust gases over … Read More »
First Drive: Volkswagen Touran
Sector: Compact MPV Price: TBA Fuel: 50.4–67.3mpg CO2: 111–132g/km You can tell a lot about a car’s target audience from the options list. For Volkswagen, building … Read More »
FMG acquired by Redde PLC for £43.2m
FMG has been bought by rival accident management firm Redde for £43.2m.
MINI targets C-segment corporate growth with larger new Clubman
Launching at the end of October, the new Clubman is almost identical in width and length to the Volkswagen Golf, and positioned as a lower-medium hatchback … Read More »
Audi to preview Q6 all-electric SUV at Frankfurt
Due to go on sale in 2018 with a range of 310 miles, the model will be previewed as the e-tron quattro concept at the Frankfurt … Read More »
Scottish government offers fleets interest-free ULEV loans
Managed by the Energy Saving Trust, the Electric Vehicle Loan provides up to £50,000 for private purchases or up to £100,000 for businesses, funded by the … Read More »
First Drive: BMW 3 Series
Sector: Compact Executive Price: £24,975–£41,665 Fuel: 38.2–74.3mpg CO2: 99–179g/km BMW might seem focused on niche models, but the 3 Series is a reminder that its core … Read More »
First Drive: BMW X1
Sector: Crossover Price: £31,225–£36,060 Fuel: 44.8–65.7mpg CO2: 114–146g/km BMW managed to beat its direct rivals to the crossover segment with the X1, and it’s done well … Read More »
Technology in Focus
Driverless Cars The next decade will bring huge advances in autonomous vehicles, from driver assistance systems to the first ‘driverless’ production models expected in 2025. In … Read More »
Road Test: SEAT Leon X-Perience 2.0 TDI SE Technology
Sector: Lower Medium Price: £26,905 Fuel: 58.9mpg CO2: 125g/km In a range targeting style-conscious young buyers, crossovers seem suspicious by their absence in the SEAT line-up. … Read More »
Road Test: Audi A7 S line Ultra
Sector: Executive Price: £48,705 Fuel: 57.6mpg CO2: 128g/km There’s plenty of direct rivalry between even the niche models of the ‘Big Three’ German premium manufacturers, but … Read More »
Road Test: Volkswagen Polo GTI
Volkswagen Polo GTI Sector: Supermini Price: £18,900 (£19,530 5dr) Fuel: 47.1mpg CO2: 139g/km Almost 40 years ago, Volkswagen defined what has since become the formula for hot … Read More »
Fleet and petrol registrations outstrip UK market growth
A total of 178,420 vehicles were registered in the UK during July, up 3.2% on last year, with the largest percentage increase among fleets, up 6.4% … Read More »
