John Challen

First Drive: Leapmotor C10

5 days ago / 0 comments

Stellantis expands its portfolio via a joint venture with the Chinese manufacturer offering value-for-money EVs. John Challen checks out the first offerings.

Week Behind the Wheel: BMW 750e

7 days ago / 0 comments

Plug-in hybrid technology meets ultimate driving (or being driven in) machine. By John Challen.

Supplier Stories: EO Charging on innovation in the fast lane

2 weeks ago / 0 comments

How advances in charging technology and interoperability are helping to boost EV adoption. By Richard Earl, head of R&D, EO Charging.

Fleet World Fleet: Volkswagen ID.3

2 weeks ago / 0 comments

John Challen reports back on our Volkswagen ID.3 long-termer.

Fantasy Fleet: Ferrari SF-24 F1 Lego car

3 weeks ago / 0 comments

It’s lights out and away we go, as Lego reveals its 2025 car. By John Challen.

First Drive: BYD Atto 2

3 weeks ago / 0 comments

Moving into the compact electric SUV market, BYD is looking to compete with established brands with a value proposition arriving in the UK later this year. … Read More »

Interview: Ohme and JCT600 VLS

3 weeks ago / 0 comments

The partnership between JCT600 VLS and Ohme is designed to help drivers get the best out of their vehicles. John Challen talks to both companies to … Read More »

First Drive: Jaecoo 7 family SUV

4 weeks ago / 0 comments

Comfort, luxury and off-road capabilities combine in an appealing value proposition. By John Challen.

Fleet World Fleet: Volkswagen ID.3

1 month ago / 0 comments

John Challen takes delivery of our new ID.3 long-termer.

Fleet World Fleet: Volkswagen ID.7

1 month ago / 0 comments

John Challen pens a final report on our Volkswagen ID.7 long termer.

Fleet World Fleet: Volkswagen ID.7

2 months ago / 0 comments

John Challen reports back on our Volkswagen ID.7 long termer.

Interview: Jonny Miller of Genesis reveals his Fleet15

2 months ago / 0 comments

Jonny Miller, brand director, Genesis Motor UK, on his proudest career moment and prepping for the Genesis Scottish Open this year.

Fleet World Fleet: Volkswagen ID.7

3 months ago / 0 comments

John Challen reports back on our Volkswagen ID.7 long termer.

Fantasy Fleet: Top Trumps Christmas 2024 Editions

3 months ago / 0 comments

Our festive Fantasy Fleet rates the ultimate card game experience and its latest launches. By John Challen.

Week behind the wheel: MG Cyberster

3 months ago / 0 comments

Electric two-seater sports cars are in short supply, so John Challen didn’t pass up the opportunity of putting one through its paces.

Interview: Victor Zhang of Omoda & Jaecoo UK reveals his ‘Fleet 15’

4 months ago / 0 comments

Victor Zhang, executive vice president of Omoda & Jaecoo UK, tells John Challen about his dream job growing up and favourite film.

EV Diary: 36 hours with a Dacia Spring

4 months ago / 0 comments

What happens when you combine an EV with a relatively limited range and a 300-mile-odd round trip? Less drama than you might think, says John Challen.

First Drive: Omoda E5

4 months ago / 0 comments

A new brand for the UK market brings more EV choice for drivers. John Challen gets behind the wheel.

First Drive: Kia EV3

4 months ago / 0 comments

After the success of the EV6 and EV9, the Korean company is hoping to make it three in a row with models from its battery-powered sub-brand. … Read More »

Fleet World Fleet: Volkswagen ID.7

4 months ago / 0 comments

John Challen reports back on our Volkswagen ID.7 long termer.

First Drive: Skywell BE11

4 months ago / 0 comments

Another new name from the East has arrived, but does it have the products to match? John Challen finds out.

In good health: How to keep your fleet in tip-top shape

4 months ago / 0 comments

Whether it’s the driver, the car or the environment, being in the best condition helps achieve maximum efficiency and performance. In the world of fleet, there … Read More »

First Drive: Vauxhall Grandland Electric

4 months ago / 0 comments

The all-new SUV means that every Vauxhall model has an electrified version. By John Challen.

First Drive: Skoda Elroq

4 months ago / 0 comments

The Czech manufacturer has enjoyed huge success with the Enyaq SUV, but will history repeat itself with that car’s smaller sibling? John Challen heads to Mallorca … Read More »

First drive: Polestar 4

5 months ago / 0 comments

With its latest model, Polestar is combining modern trends with some unconventional design choices. By John Challen.

Fleet World Fleet: Volkswagen ID.7

5 months ago / 0 comments

John Challen reports back on our Volkswagen ID.7 long termer.

Fantasy Fleet: Toyota Lunar Cruiser

5 months ago / 0 comments

It’s out of this world but could the Toyota Lunar Cruiser deliver a future cosmic solution for your fleet?

Fleet World Fleet: Volkswagen ID.7

6 months ago / 0 comments

John Challen reports back on our Volkswagen ID.7 long termer.

First drive: Maserati’s all-electric Grecale and GranTurismo Folgore

6 months ago / 0 comments

The first Maserati Folgore electric models have arrived – and the Italian manufacturer has high hopes for them in the fleet market. By John Challen.

Maserati focus: No engine, no problem

6 months ago / 0 comments

The first Maserati Folgore electric models have arrived – and the Italian manufacturer has high hopes for them in the fleet market. By John Challen.