Alex Grant
Nissan LEAF joins London Royal Parks fleet
The duo form part of a 19-vehicle order, leased on a five-year maintenance-inclusive contract through business mobility specialist Alphabet, which includes vans, pick-ups, estates and 4x4s … Read More »
UK's low-CO2 vehicle sector gets £100m funding boost
Announced by the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), in partnership with the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and Innovate UK, recipients will be decided following … Read More »
Road Test: Porsche Macan S Diesel
Sector: SUV Price: £43,648 Fuel: 44.8mpg CO2: 164g/km It would be entirely appropriate, regardless of the manufacturer, to be a little sceptical of claims that an … Read More »
Slough Borough Council adds 15th EV to its fleet
The Nissan LEAF was deployed following a fleet analysis from leasing experts FleetDrive Electric, which was able to show where an electric vehicle would generate long-term … Read More »
Scottish Government lends support to electric car sharing
The investment is aimed at furthering Scotland’s transition to a decarbonised road network by 2050, and car clubs are seen as a key target area, promoting … Read More »
Rapid chargers to go live in the Cotswolds within weeks
Using grant funding from the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV), the points will be installed at the Beeches Car Park in Cirencester and Old Market … Read More »
Fleet Geek – the latest techy developments
Saeco GranBaristo Avanti This is the world’s first app-controlled coffee machine. Connected via a Bluetooth connection, users can choose from 18 coffee varieties and over 6,000 … Read More »
Majority want lower drink-drive limits across the UK
Of the 2,632 people studied during October, 68% said they would like to see England and Wales mirror proposals to reduce the legal drink drive limit … Read More »
Road Test: Volkswagen Golf SV 1.6 TDI SE
Sector: Compact MPV Price: £22,585 Fuel: 72.4mpg CO2: 101g/km The Golf SV is one of those odd segment-busting models which perhaps might have made more sense … Read More »
Diesel Focus ST targets user-choosers in key UK market
The UK is a key market for the hot hatch, with 43,600 of the 140,000 sold globally since 2002 sold to British customers. Adding a diesel … Read More »
DfT to study road users ahead of driverless vehicle trials
It joins ongoing work to prepare for increased vehicle automation in the UK, with driverless car trials due to begin in three cities next year, and … Read More »
First Drive: Ford Focus
Sector: Lower Medium Price: £13,995–£25,585 Fuel: 44.8–74.3mpg CO2: 98–146g/km Mid-life refreshes don’t come much more important than this. Now sold in 140 global markets, the Ford … Read More »
Days Contract Hire renews Fleet Assist contract
The deal means Days Contract Hire will continue to use Fleet Assist’s network of 7,000 garages to carry out service, maintenance and repair work on its … Read More »
Euro 6 engines bring Ford Kuga down to 122g/km CO2
The new Euro 6 compliant engine range includes two versions of the 2.0-litre TDCi, as fitted to 95% of UK cars, offering either 148bhp or 177bhp … Read More »
Los Angeles debut for Mazda CX-3
Set to be badged CX-3, the newcomer is likely to share a platform with the forthcoming Mazda2 supermini, as well as adopting the supermini’s 1.5-litre Skyactiv … Read More »
First Drive: Volkswagen Golf GTE
Sector: Lower Medium Price: £28,000 (after £5,000 Plug-in Car Grant) Fuel: 188mpg CO2: 35g/km Volkswagen is no stranger to extending the Golf GTI concept. It’s almost … Read More »
Versatile Citroens cut costs for Rainbow Trust
Used all day, every day by the charity, the fleet has been deployed for the Family Support teams, and will offer transport to and from the … Read More »
Business-centric
AUDI Dealer network: 116 sites Fleet support: All Audi Centres have staff trained to deal with fleet and retail channels. Some areas have fleet hubs, managed … Read More »
MCT Engineering adds Outlander PHEVs for directors
The company, which is involved with teams in Formula One and the World Rally Championship, will be able to benefit from the cars’ 49g/km CO2 emissions … Read More »
How dirty are diesels?
Fuelled by government incentives to cut carbon, the fleet industry has adopted diesel fuel en masse since the latest tax system was introduced in 2002. But, … Read More »
Shetland gets £72,000 charging point funding
Set to be located at the Belmont and Ulsta ferry terminals, Brae and Bixter Health Centres and with an additional undecided location on the south mainland, … Read More »
Vauxhall extends Corsa and Adam recall notice to February 2014
It follows an announcement last week that the carmaker would be recalling vehicles registered since May to examine a component within steering system. Owners are advised … Read More »
Ford announces new Mondeo pricing
Replacing the outgoing car launched in 2007, the new Mondeo will be available in a choice of three bodystyles in the UK, including new EcoBoost petrol … Read More »
45g/km plug-in hybrid Passat to launch next year
The first ever plug-in Passat will be sold in both saloon and estate bodystyles and is set to be shown at the Paris Motor Show this … Read More »
Vauxhall Mokka to get 109g/km 'Whisper Diesel'
Already available in the Astra, Meriva and Zafira Tourer ranges, the new engine is gradually replacing the 1.7-litre CDTi across the range, and will be offered … Read More »
Road Test: BMW 430d M Sport Coupe
Sector: Compact Executive Price: £40,245 Fuel: 56.5mpg CO2: 132g/km Although the 184bhp 20d is more than enough for most company car drivers, the 430d Coupe could … Read More »
Road Test: SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 DSG
Sector: Lower Medium Price: £28,530 Fuel: 44.1mpg CO2:154g/km SEAT has been producing high performance versions of the Leon for almost as long as the car has … Read More »
Road Test: BMW 220d Sport Coupe
Sector: Lower Medium Price: £26,865 Fuel: 58.9mpg CO2: 125g/km The 2 Series may be a new member of the BMW range, but the car behind the … Read More »
Fleet Geek – the latest techy developments
LG G Watch R Launching in Q4, LG’s latest smartwatch is the first on the market to use all of its circular 1.3-inch plastic OLED display. … Read More »
First Drive: Volkswagen e-Golf
Sector: Lower medium Price: £25,845 (after £5,000 Plug-in Car Grant) Range: 80–118miles CO2: 0g/km Manufacturers are showing two approaches to plug-in vehicles. Some choose to package … Read More »
