Jonathan Musk
TTC Group extends corporate driver training presence with Business Driver acquisition
TTC Group, a provider of driver and cycling education in the UK, has acquired Business Driver Fleet Risk Management for an undisclosed sum.
HMRC updates advisory fuel rates
Taking effect from 1 June 2019, HMRC’s latest advisory fuel rates apply to employees using a company car and only differ marginally from previous rates.
Road Test: Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 200 AMG
Mercedes-Benz is back on top form with its latest range and the A-Class is no exception, finds Jonathan Musk.
FCA proposes 50/50 merger with Groupe Renault
Groupe Renault has confirmed it has received a proposal from FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) regarding a potential 50/50 merger.
Centrica Business Solutions launches global EV offer
Centrica’s distributed energy and power business, Centrica Business Solutions, has launched a new electric vehicle (EV) offer designed to help businesses tackle the challenges of the … Read More »
New BMW 1 Series spec reveals front-wheel drive
New third generation 1 Series brings front-wheel drive for the first time, increased efficiency and greater interior occupant space.
Fleet World Fleet: Jaguar XF R-Sport D180 AWD
Jonathan Musk starts getting to grips with our latest long-termer.
Innovation: Vehicle cameras
Vehicle cameras have come a long way since the low-res dash cams of the ‘noughties’ and now provide a tangible solution to not only monitoring vehicle … Read More »
Connected and autonomous vehicle industry must adopt open approach to sharing, says Gowling WLG
A new white paper discussing the future of mobility suggests automotive companies developing connected and autonomous vehicles (CAV) must adopt new sharing practices rather than the … Read More »
Millions to be made from vehicle-to-grid charging, finds Cenex report
The first major report into vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging, conducted by Cenex, has found more than £486m of potential annual revenue can be made from the fledgling … Read More »
Honda confirms Swindon plant closure in 2021
Honda has confirmed its Swindon manufacturing facility – where 3,500 employees build the Civic and certain engine lines – will close, following plans made in February.
Zero to hero: How electric bikes are pioneering the EV market
Electric bikes may pave the path to your next electric vehicle, whether it’s on two or four wheels, finds Jonathan Musk.
Mel Dawson steps down as ALD Automotive MD
Mel Dawson, managing director, of ALD Automotive UK is stepping down in June, following 22 years at the company.
Toyota Financial Services invests in car pool pioneering Faxi
Toyota Financial Services (TFS) has taken a majority stake in London-based Faxi, to capitalise on the firm’s ‘incentivised carpooling’ to reduce single occupancy vehicles, congestion and … Read More »
Game of chess being used in new CV driver mental health campaign
The campaign entitled ‘Driving Better Mental Health’ aims to support and improve mental health amongst commercial vehicle drivers who can suffer from loneliness and social isolation, … Read More »
UK ordering now open for Tesla Model 3
The right-hand drive Tesla Model 3 configurator has opened with the full range of options, including rear- and all-wheel drive variants and ranges.
Road Test: Jaguar XF Sportbrake 2.0D 240hp AWD R-Sport
The XF Sportbrake is the perfect blend of prestige, performance and space, discovers Jonathan Musk.
Road Test: Volvo XC40 D3 & T3
Do the new petrol and diesel engines added to the XC40 range make a difference, asks Jonathan Musk.
First Drive: Jaguar F-Pace SVR
Jaguar’s F-Pace finally gets a beating V8 heart and it’s something quite special, finds Jonathan Musk
Stop idling fleets, says Airmax Remote
Idle fleet vehicles are risking fines, increased fuel consumption and damaging air quality and the environment, data revealed by Airmax Remote shows.
Survey finds 66% to choose AFVs over diesel as their next car
At the expense of diesel’s current market share, a new survey by CLM Fleet Management shows that British buyers’ interest levels in alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) … Read More »
First Drive: Toyota Camry
Reintroduced after a 15-year absence, the Camry takes over where the Avensis left off, finds Jonathan Musk.
Refreshed Mini Clubman drops fleet-orientated City model
Mini has taken the wraps off the new Clubman at Auto Shanghai 2019, which sees revised styling and options, but drops the fleet-focused City trim from … Read More »
First Drive: Jaguar XE
The new Jaguar XE has a renewed fleet focus with a RDE2 compliant diesel and more premium appearance, finds Jonathan Musk.
Audi’s electric city car concept delivers next-level autonomous technology
Named the Audi AI:ME, the electric city car concept demonstrates level 4 autonomous driving technology, that allows its occupants to spend time doing other tasks while … Read More »
New Mercedes-Benz GLS aims to ruffle Range Rover feathers
Introducing new levels of luxury, the new GLS raises the bar to compete with Range Rover and the BMW X7, coming to Western Europe in the … Read More »
Mercedes-Benz shows seven-seat SUV concept in Shanghai
Named Concept GLB, the new Mercedes-Benz SUV features seven seats and a focus on spaciousness over sportiness, fitting in-between the GLA and GLC models.
First UK Drive: BMW 3 Series (320d M Sport)
BMW’s latest 3 Series impresses at every level, finds Jonathan Musk, but with stiff competition does it remain top of the class?
Interview: Rob East, general manager, corporate sales at BMW Group
Following his move to BMW from Mercedes-Benz in August last year, Rob East, general manager, corporate sales at BMW Group, shares the Bavarian brand’s corporate plans … Read More »
The Electric Eight: Octopus Electric Vehicles’ fleet proposition
Octopus Electric Vehicles may not yet be a household name, but it’s one that may prove key in the transition to electric vehicles for fleets. Jonathan … Read More »
