Alex Grant
Europcar commits to 5% electric fleet in London by 2020
The announcement comes as the company launches a fleet of Nissan LEAFs at its branches across London, which can also be delivered and collected from customers … Read More »
Toyota confirms RAV4 hybrid
It will be the sixth hybrid in the European range, offered alongside the Yaris, Auris hatchback and Wagon Sports, Prius and Prius+. Hybrids accounted for almost … Read More »
New Kia Optima revealed
Behind styling which closely follows the Sportspace concept shown at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this month, Kia says it will include a more spacious interior, … Read More »
Class-leading 104g/km for new Jaguar XF
Shorter and lower than the car it replaces, but with a longer wheelbase, the new XF is claimed to feature segment-leading rear seat space. Its structure … Read More »
The Swiss Showcase
SEAT product explosion is on a long fuse By the looks of SEAT’s 20V20 SUV concept, the firm’s design direction is for much sharper, more … Read More »
Mitsubishi previews facelifted Outlander range
The styling closely follows the Outlander Concept S shown at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, including longer rear lights and a more aggressive front end lined … Read More »
First Drive: Citroën C4
Sector: Lower medium Price: £14,645–£19,990 Fuel: 60.1–85.6mpg CO2: 86–110g/km With the C4 Picasso and C4 Cactus, Citroën has a pair of very strong products at the … Read More »
Kia shows first images of all-new Optima
The current generation, revealed in New York five years ago, has been a vital model for Kia’s sales growth since, particularly in Asia and North America … Read More »
Jaguar shows first images of all-new XF
It replaces a car launched in 2007 and will adopt all of Jaguar’s latest technology, such as the lightweight aluminium structure shared with the XE and … Read More »
Electric vehicle RVs closing in on diesel equivalents, says Glass's
According to head of valuations, Rupert Pontin, 2020’s EU-wide target of 95g/km average CO2 emissions means the technology’s current 2% share of the market will have … Read More »
Volvo adds entry-level model to V60 Plug-in Hybrid
The D5 Twin Engine uses a 161bhp version of the 2.4-litre turbodiesel engine found in the D6 Twin Engine available to date, with the same 68bhp … Read More »
BMW reveals 77g/km plug-in hybrid X5
The X5 xDrive40e combines a 245bhp four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with a 113bhp electric motor, both of which are able to drive all four wheels through … Read More »
Road Test: Toyota Aygo x-play 1.0 VVTi
Sector: City Car Price: £10,195 Fuel: 68.9mpg CO2: 95g/km Nine years. It’s a long life for any vehicle, particularly in the fast-moving, style-conscious city car segment. … Read More »
SMMT runs campaign to challenge ‘demonisation’ of diesel
It follows what the SMMT said was 'widespread confusion' about diesel technology that risks limiting the adoption of the latest low emission vehicles and undermining the UK's efforts to meet … Read More »
Road Test: Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI SE
Sector: Supermini Price: £14,360 Fuel: 60.1mpg CO2: 107g/km It’s not uncommon for manufacturers to claim that their superminis feel as grown up as the larger models … Read More »
Road Test: Peugeot 108 Active e-VTI 68
Sector: City car Price: £9,745 Fuel: 74.3mpg CO2: 88g/km In 2005, PSA and Toyota redefined the small car segment with their cab-forward monobox city cars. No … Read More »
Renault ZOE range boosted to 149 miles
The ZOE R240 will be sold alongside the existing model, recognising that there are two distinct user groups for its electric supermini. This new version is … Read More »
SEAT concept previews 2016 crossover
The carmaker confirmed last summer that it will launch a model into the highly competitive C-crossover segment in 2016, and it’s likely the production car will … Read More »
Michelin launches first winter-certified summer tyre
Michelin has developed the first tyre which offers the performance of summer tyres but is also certified for winter use, said to avoid the need for … Read More »
Range Rover Evoque Convertible due in 2016
Set to be the only soft-top option in the crossover class, it’s likely that the production version will be almost identical to the concept (pictured) but … Read More »
Road Test: Fiat 500S TwinAir (103bhp)
Sector: City car Price: £13,850 Fuel: 67.3mpg CO2: 99g/km, You’d be entirely forgiven for missing the subtle updates to the Fiat 500 last year. Now almost … Read More »
Refreshed Peugeot 208 sets new efficiency benchmark
Due to be revealed at the Geneva Motor Show in March, the facelift includes redesigned front and rear bumpers and lights, plus new wheels and subtle … Read More »
Rolls-Royce confirms luxury SUV
In an open letter from chairman, Peter Schwarzenbauer, and chief executive, Torsten Mueller-Oetvoes, the company said this as-yet-unnamed model was in response to demand from its … Read More »
Updates revealed for refreshed Volkswagen Sharan
Making its European debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month, the facelift is marked out by new LED rear lights and options include new alloy … Read More »
Plug-in Car Grant rises to 35% of RRP from April
From the 1st April, buyers will be able to claim a 35% discount of the vehicle’s recommended retail price, up to the already existing £5,000 cap. … Read More »
Arval UK extends fleet insurance package
Launched this month, it builds on the pilot of Arval Total Care launched last year, which allows fleets to add a package including accident management, damage … Read More »
Chargemaster introduces workplace charging offer
The offer includes a 7kW wallbox, capable of recharching the Nissan LEAF or Renault ZOE in around four hours, and installation by the company’s nationwide electricians … Read More »
Next Kia Optima could include estate bodystyle
The teaser image shows nothing from the B-pillar backwards and, with Kia claiming space and versatility for customers with active lifestyles, this could be hiding a … Read More »
Infiniti to reveal Evoque rival at Geneva Motor Show
An important addition to the carmaker’s European range, the QX30 will give Infiniti a rival to other big-selling premium crossovers, such as the Audi Q3, BMW … Read More »
EST aids Scottish fleets with going green
Since 1 April 2014, 350 Scottish businesses have received advice from the Transport Scotland-funded organisation, with more than 100 completing transport reviews in that time. The … Read More »
