Alex Grant
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 »
UK and Ireland to gain multi-standard rapid charging network
Managed by Zero Carbon Futures, the €7,358,000 (£5,885,885) scheme forms part of the Trans European Transport Network (TEN-T) project, which is aiming to improve road links … Read More »
Jaguar XE saloon unveiled in London
Unveiled in London (read our commentary here) ahead of its public debut at the Paris Motor Show at the end of the month, the XE marks … Read More »
Road Test: Audi A6 S line 2.0 TDI ultra
Sector: Executive Price: £34,365 Fuel: 64.2mpg CO2: 114g/km Carmakers have achieved some miraculous feats with the diesel engine in recent years and, while hybrid and petrol technology … Read More »
119g/km Land Rover Discovery Sport aims for fleets
Sized to compete with the Audi Q5 and BMW X3, the newcomer will be the first ever two-wheel drive Discovery in the model’s 20-year history, with … Read More »
Road Test: Skoda Superb Elegance 2.0 TDI
Sector: Upper Medium Price: £24,840 Fuel: 61.4mpg CO2: 119g/km Value for money is a key part of Skoda’s DNA in the UK, and the flagship Superb … Read More »
Vauxhall Corsa to return up to 87.8mpg
Set to be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show, at which point pricing will also be announced, the brand’s best-selling model will launch with a range … Read More »
Road Test: BMW X5 sDrive25d M Sport
Sector: Large SUV Price: £46,875 Fuel: 49.6mpg CO2: 151g/km With its first-ever four-cylinder diesel engine and two-wheel drive, BMW has brought its largest SUV in line … Read More »
