Alex Grant
JCT600 Contracts to supply breathalysers with all new cars
The kits will be calibrated to the lower blood/alcohol level set by French law, and are aimed at better informing drivers before they take to the … Read More »
Motorists buying less fuel, less often, says report
The trends were revealed in the company’s annual Forecourt Report, which examines customer experiences while visiting fuel stations in the UK. It showed 70% of respondents … Read More »
Latest Euro NCAP results announced
The Volvo V40 was named as the all-time top scorer in its segment, achieving a 98% rating for adult occupant protection and 88% for pedestrian protection, … Read More »
Transport Scotland joins nationwide charging point network
All 500 of its free-to-use charging points will be available to Charge Your Car customers, with a further 250 to be installed and connected by March … Read More »
Road Test: Hyundai Veloster 1.6 GDI DCT
Sector: Coupe Price: £19,250 Fuel: 44.1mpg CO2: 145g/km With safety regulations forcing manufacturers to build similarly-proportioned cars, it’s always refreshing to see one really push … Read More »
Autoglass appoints fleet and leasing marketing specialist
With 13 years’ experience in the automotive and insurance industry, Napleton joins the company from the RAC, where he has been responsible for marketing and brand … Read More »
Veloster Turbo aims to broaden coupe's appeal
The Veloster Turbo is the first Hyundai to use the 1.6-litre T-GDI petrol engine, which offers 184bhp and 195g/km and shifts peak power lower down the … Read More »
Acceptance growing for safety cameras, says IAM study
The results showed 82% of those surveyed believe safety cameras are an acceptable way to police speeding motorists, and 85% said they thought the units were … Read More »
Mercedes-Benz announces 65.7mpg efficiency for Citan urban van
Built alongside the Renault Kangoo, on which it is based, at the French carmaker’s factory in Maubeuge, the Citan launches in the UK later this year … Read More »
Used car buyers prefer petrol cars, says BCA
Diesel and petrol demand is almost static from the 2011 report, at 27% and 45% respectively, but has yet to catch up with the sales split … Read More »
Road Test: Audi A6 BiTDI quattro S line
COST: £46,160 FUEL: 44.1mpg CO2: 169g/km Supposedly the diesel revolution is coming to an end. But it’s a sign of the times that, until the much … Read More »
Land Rover reveals upgrades for 2013 Freelander
Engine options are carried forward from the outgoing car, comprising of a 148bhp TD4, which returns 45.6mpg and emits 165g/km CO2, and the 187bhp SD4 at … Read More »
Toyota GB joins Isle of Wight sustainable energy project
The manufacturer joins existing partners IBM, Toshiba, Cable & Wireless Worldwide, Silver Spring Networks, Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE), ITM Power and Southern Water in a … Read More »
Free charging points for Midlands EV and hybrid drivers
Owners will be supplied with a Solo 2 wall-mounted ‘smart’ charge point, which can communicate via GPRS with an online account, allowing monitoring of energy usage, … Read More »
First Drive: BMW 3 Series Touring
SECTOR Compact executive PRICE £30,400 – £37,700 FUEL 44.5 – 60.1mpg CO2 124 – 159g/km Appealing to both head and heart, with an unusual combination of … Read More »
Road Test: SEAT Exeo ST Sport Tech 2.0 TDI CR
SECTOR Upper Medium PRICE £24,705 FUEL 56.5mpg CO2 132g/km SEAT has perhaps the most disjointed range of the Volkswagen Group family. Topped and tailed with lightly … Read More »
UK pricing announced for CLS Shooting Brake
It’s the first time in the model’s eight-year lifespan that it has been offered with a choice of two body styles. Shooting Brake versions gain five … Read More »
BMW launches first two-wheel drive X3
The X3 sDrive18d uses a 2.0-litre diesel engine with a choice of either six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic gearbox, offering fuel consumption of 55.4mpg and CO2 … Read More »
New Auris revealed ahead of Paris show debut
New Auris is the latest part of Toyota’s product refresh. In response to customer feedback, this has included rolling out a new family “face” across all … Read More »
Mercedes-Benz B200 Sport Automatic
Sector: MPV Price: £25,395 Fuel: 45.6mpg CO2: 145g/km When the first A-Class came out in 1998, there was a lot of talk of using that sandwich … Read More »
Jaguar XF and XJ gain all wheel drive, but not in the UK
All wheel drive versions will be offered with the 333bhp 3.0-litre V6 supercharged petrol engine, and North America, Russia, China and Continental Europe are expected to … Read More »
Mitsubishi Shogun SG3
Sector: Large SUV Price: £38,799 Fuel: 37.7mpg CO2: 224g/km In a lifespan of almost three decades, the Shogun has joined an elite group of off-roaders. Hard-wearing, … Read More »
Fourth generation Range Rover revealed
The first all-new Range Rover in ten years replaces a model which was developed under BMW ownership and sold as part of Ford’s Premier Automotive Group … Read More »
Peugeot RCZ GT 2.0 HDI 163
Sector: Coupe Price: £25,395 Fuel: 53.2mpg CO2: 139g/km It’s a mark of a successful sports car design when not only does it get the attention of … Read More »
Ford Ranger Double Cab Limited 2.2 TDCi
Sector: Pickup Price: £26,400 Fuel: 32.8mpg CO2: 228g/km The Ranger may be a relative newcomer to Europe, but it’s a well-established nameplate in North America. Its … Read More »
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi Econetic Titanium
Price: £16,795 Fuel: 85.6mpg CO2: 87g/km We’re not far off a heavily facelifted Fiesta, featuring styling introduced on the Evos concept and Fiesta ST shown at … Read More »
Honda head of fleet takes new role at Glass's
Hummel’s role at Honda has been centred on re-establishing the carmaker in the fleet market. Introducing the new 110g/km Honda Civic 2.2 diesel has contributed heavily … Read More »
Values rise as stock shortages bite
Values have climbed steadily this year, recording a market-wide average of £6,180 in July, up £216 (3.6%) compared to June and £547 (9.7%) year on year. … Read More »
Road Test: Suzuki Swift Sport
Price: £13,499 Fuel: 44.1mpg CO2: 147g/km With its slightly plasticky interior and tall, boxy silhouette, the Suzuki Swift isn’t the most European-feeling car in its segment. … Read More »
Yaris Hybrid joins Europcar UK rental fleet
Available to rent throughout Europcar's UK network, the Yaris Hybrid has the advantage of being one of the first vehicles registered for the Green Vehicle Discount … Read More »
