Jonathan Musk
Hundreds of temp jobs to be axed at Honda’s Swindon plant
The company said the temporary and fixed-term contract job cuts were the result of an industry-wide decline in the sale of diesel cars, and not because … Read More »
Demand outstripping supply for Kia e-Niro EV
All 900 allocated UK units of the new Kia e-Niro electric car have all-but been sold in less than a month, according to the carmaker but … Read More »
Kia study reveals fleets ready for EV tipping point
Demand for electric vehicles is reaching a tipping point for fleets, according to a new study by Kia.
First Drive: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
Tough meaningful looks aren’t just skin deep in the new hybrid-only RAV4, discovers Jonathan Musk.
Revised Passat to bring semi-autonomous tech and extra PHEV range
Volkswagen has revealed its facelifted Passat estate and saloon, which will arrive this autumn with a wealth of extra technology as well as updated engines, including … Read More »
Drive electric for a tenth the cost of a petrol car, says ScottishPower
ScottishPower has launched a new tariff for EV owners that it says will cost drivers a tenth of the cost per mile of a standard petrol … Read More »
Pod Point chosen to complement Kia’s growing EV line-up
Kia Motors UK has chosen Pod Point as official homecharge provider to complement its growing range of electric powered plug-in vehicles.
Kia adds a touch of luxury to 2019 Optima Sportswagen PHEV
Kia has updated the Optima Sportswagen plug-in hybrid for 2019 adding a new premium grade.
Enterprise Car Club reduces County Council’s CO2
Enterprise Car Club has helped Gloucestershire County Council significantly reduce its CO2 emissions, by adopting a car club programme.
Pothole reports in Britain soar
More than half a million potholes were reported by public to local authorities across the UK for repair in 2017 – an increase of 44% on … Read More »
Revised 2019 Mazda CX-5 now open for orders
Mazda has welcomed the New Year with the announcement of the 2019 Mazda CX-5 that sees revisions including a new GT Sport Nav+ model grade.
Ashley Andrew appointed new Hyundai UK managing director
Ashley Andrew has been appointed as Hyundai’s new managing director to oversee the brand’s UK business.
Fleet managers failing to realise the benefits of Big Data
Four in five fleet managers are failing to realise the benefit of Big Data according to Shell’s latest report ‘Driven by Data: Managing Fleet Information Overload’, … Read More »
Car ownership still important despite mobility movement, finds Arthur D. Little
Car desire and ownership remains strong, while drivers are now much more willing to embrace alternative drivetrains, though trust in autonomous technology has taken a dive, … Read More »
First Drive: Honda CR-V Hybrid
Honda’s latest hybrid takes over from diesel power in the new CR-V. Jonathan Musk reports.
First Drive: BMW 3 Series
Now in its seventh generation, BMW’s latest updates ensure the 3 Series remains top of the class, finds Jonathan Musk.
First Drive: Nissan Qashqai 1.3-litre petrol
A tie-in with Daimler adds refinement and improves economy in the latest Qashqai update, discovers Jonathan Musk…
New-gen battery tech to provide 300-mile range in next Kia EV
Kia has confirmed its next major electric vehicle (EV), due circa 2020, will offer a range in excess of 300 miles and will likely be equipped … Read More »
Interview: Gavan Walsh, founder & CEO, iCabbi
iCabbi might not be a household name like Uber, but that’s because it’s a cloud based dispatch system for the taxi and private hire community that’s … Read More »
Saving time, saving money: The benefits of driver training
Driver training can save fleets a huge amount of money from very little effort, finds Jonathan Musk, who embarks on IAM RoadSmart’s Eco Driving Course.
Profile: DS Automobiles
DS Automobiles intends to upset the apple cart with a new brand, fresh focus and chance to really shake up the premium market, discovers Jonathan Musk.
Road Test: Jeep Cherokee
Can Jeep’s best-known nameplate further the brand’s recent growth in fleet? Alex Grant finds out.
Race to Road: How electric technology is jumping to the mainstream
With electrified vehicles rapidly encroaching into fleet lists, Jonathan Musk takes a look at how electric technology is making its way from race to road.
‘Trust’ the biggest hurdle for autonomous cars
A new report claims personal data worth £32bn by 2025 will be instrumental in the success or failure of connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs), while trust … Read More »
Škoda previews new Scala compact car technology
Škoda has revealed technology highlights of its forthcoming compact-sized Scala, which will include a mix of petrol and diesel turbo powered engines.
Five stars for Hyundai Nexo in latest Euro NCAP testing
The hydrogen fuel cell powered Hyundai Nexo has been awarded the coveted five-star Euro NCAP crash test rating.
Industry roundtable: decarbonising transport
Energy systems are evolving to incorporate new clean technologies, with research underway to prepare for the potential opportunities and challenges.
Autoglass opens new centres to cope with influx of ADAS recalibrations
The expansion is in response to the increase in number of vehicles with intelligent systems on UK roads, with Autoglass planning to open a further 11 … Read More »
Dyson confirms electric vehicle production in Singapore
Dyson has confirmed plans to construct its first automotive manufacturing facility in Singapore, with the first production car to roll off the line in 2021.
Big-data real-time tools on the cards from Cap HPI
Cap HPI has introduced a new data science team, aimed at offering a portfolio of real-time data tools and insight for customers.
