John Challen

Fleet World Fleet: BMW i5

12 months ago / 0 comments

The latest update on our BMW i5 long-termer. By John Challen.

Switched-on thinking: EV insights from the experts at the 2024 Great British Fleet Event

12 months ago / 0 comments

The Masterclass Conference sessions once again proved a highly popular element of the Great British Fleet Event 2024. John Challen reports back on the Electric Vehicles … Read More »

Fantasy Fleet: Dacia Sandrider

1 year ago / 0 comments

Fancy a V6-powered Dakar Rally entrant for your fleet? John Challen ponders its business car merits.

Road Test: Volkswagen ID.7

1 year ago / 0 comments

The ID. line-up grows, with an upmarket fastback that will grab the attention of many fleet drivers. By John Challen.

Interview: Fleetondemand’s Joe Howick reveals his Fleet15

1 year ago / 0 comments

Joe Howick, CEO, Fleetondemand, spills the beans on his job ambitions and favourite takeaway to John Challen.

Fleet World Fleet: BMW i5

1 year ago / 0 comments

The latest update on our BMW i5 long-termer. By John Challen.

First Drive: Mazda MX-30 R-EV

1 year ago / 0 comments

Another plug-in hybrid joins the Mazda line-up – and the rotary engine returns! By John Challen.

BEVissima! – Maserati and its fleet ambitions

1 year ago / 0 comments

Peter Charters, Maserati North Europe’s general manager, has the fleet market in his sights as the Italian carmaker rolls out its Folgore BEV sub-brand.

Technology Focus: AI, AI, AI… oh!

1 year ago / 0 comments

Just when drivers get used to one new technology being in cars – take your pick from the plethora that have arrived in the past 18 … Read More »

Electric vehicle economics under focus in new EV Fleet World Digital mag

1 year ago / 0 comments

The new issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine is now out – including expert insights on electric vehicle economics.

Interview: Silverstone Leasing’s Tom Bailey outlines his ‘Fleet 15’

1 year ago / 0 comments

John Challen quizzes Silverstone Leasing account manager Tom Bailey on his favourite takeaway, his idol in life and the firm’s new salary sacrifice scheme.

Supplier Stories: YourParkingSpace

1 year ago / 0 comments

Fleets could boost efficiency and cut costs by analysing their parking procedures, says Brannan Coady, CEO at YourParkingSpace.

Fleet World Fleet: Audi e-tron GT quattro

1 year ago / 0 comments

A glowing final report on our Audi e-tron GT quattro 350kW long-termer. By John Challen.

Fleet World Fleet: BMW i5

1 year ago / 0 comments

There’s a thing or two about our new long-termer that seems a bit familiar… By John Challen.

Fleet World Fleet: BMW i5

1 year ago / 0 comments

Our new long-termer is here… And it’s a bit of an electric headturner. By John Challen.

Week behind the wheel: BMW i4

1 year ago / 0 comments

A battery-powered BMW was John Challen’s transport for seven days in December. Here’s how he got on.

Road Test: Renault Clio E-Tech hybrid

1 year ago / 0 comments

More than three decades on, the Clio is back with upgrades inside and out. John Challen gets behind the wheel.

Road Test: Volvo EX30

1 year ago / 0 comments

Compared to the forthcoming EX90, the EX30 is small, but is it perfectly formed, ponders John Challen.

Fleet World Fleet: Jaguar I-Pace

1 year ago / 0 comments

John Challen tests out the Jag’s frunk and ponders on its usefulness.

Interview: Ohme’s David Watson reveals his ‘Fleet 15’

1 year ago / 0 comments

David Watson, CEO at Ohme, talks to John Challen about his childhood job, current role ambitions and ideal three-car dream garage.

Fantasy Fleet: Nissan Hyper Force

1 year ago / 0 comments

This month, FW editor John Challen ponders on just how much Nissan’s 1,341hp Hyper Force concept is a flight of fantasy or a road to a … Read More »

Fleet World Fleet: Jaguar I-Pace

1 year ago / 0 comments

John Challen tests out the security features on the JLR smart app.

What’s in store for 2024 for fleets

1 year ago / 0 comments

The 12 months of 2023 brought a whole host of challenges for fleets – and many will be hoping for an easier ride in 2024. Whether … Read More »

First Drive: Kia EV9 electric seven-seater

1 year ago / 0 comments

A step up in size and quality for the Korean brand has arrived via its latest offering. As the expansion of Kia’s ‘EV’ lineup continues, John … Read More »

Fleet World Fleet: Jaguar I-Pace

1 year ago / 0 comments

The I-Pace displays its practical side and features to John Challen.

Fleet World Fleet: Jaguar I-Pace

1 year ago / 0 comments

The I-Pace finds its feet with Editor Challen and the Jaguar Remote app proves surprisingly handy.

Interview: Andrew Jago, general manager, fleet and business, JLR

2 years ago / 0 comments

A new corporate identity and a revolution at Jaguar means exciting – and busy – times for Andrew Jago, general manager, fleet and business, JLR.

First Drive: Honda CR-V

2 years ago / 0 comments

The sixth-generation C-SUV gets plug-in hybrid technology and an upgraded interior. By John Challen.

Fantasy Fleet: Ford F-150

2 years ago / 0 comments

Could the star of the 2023 Detroit Motor Show be the star of your fleet? John Challen ponders the merits of the Ford F-150.

Fleet World Fleet: Jaguar I-Pace

2 years ago / 0 comments

Another EV has joined the FW fleet – and this time it’s a model we’ve seen before, although not for a while. John Challen takes a … Read More »