Jonathan Musk
First Drive: Tesla Model 3
Tesla’s smallest and cheapest model takes away all reasons not to go electric, finds Jonathan Musk.
First Drive: DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
Electric power transforms the DS 3 Crossback discovers Jonathan Musk.
New GLA is expected Mercedes-Benz best-seller
Mercedes-Benz’s revised GLA is the eighth model in its line-up and is expected to be one of its most popular.
Groupe PSA signs up Pod Point as exclusive charge point supplier
Groupe PSA has appointed Pod Point as its exclusive charge point supplier for its Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles and Vauxhall brands in the UK.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Fleet Source’s new VRU training aims for safer roads
Fleet Source has launched a new Driver CPC training package, ‘Safe UK Driving’, designed to meet growing demand from the fleet industry for an all-roads solution … Read More »
Government closes mobile phone driving loophole
The Government has confirmed it will close a legal loophole that saw drivers able to use mobile phones for tasks other than calls and texts (“interactive … Read More »
BVRLA membership exceeds one thousand
BVRLA’s membership has grown to more than one thousand members following Royal Mail, Centrica and British Telecom’s Open Reach joining.
Vattenfall and Virgin Media Consortium partner to revolutionise on-street EV charging
Details of a new project with Vattenfall and Virgin Media claims to “revolutionise” on-street electric vehicle charging, with 1,200 charging sockets deployed across the UK over … Read More »
First details of new fourth-generation Škoda Octavia revealed
The new fourth generation Octavia is set to grow in length and width, as the brand celebrates the model’s 60th year.
DPD calls on industry to expedite the move to electric vehicles
DPD’s CEO, Dwain McDonald, is calling on vehicle manufacturers, energy providers, national and local government to work together to reduce emissions and congestion for the benefit … Read More »
Selsia introduces smart surveys into its cloud services
Selsia has introduced Smart Survey, an automated customer satisfaction index (CSI) service, into its suite of cloud-based repair management services for its clients.
FLA appoints Stephen Haddrill as director general
Stephen Haddrill has been appointed as director general of the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA), taking up the role on 1 December 2019.
London’s ULEZ makes more than £30m for TfL since April
The Ultra Low Emission Zone’s daily charge has already accrued more than £30m in revenue for Transport for London (TfL) since its launch in April.
Transport Committee and DfT urge Treasury for long-term funding to fix local roads
The Transport Committee has today welcomed a commitment by the Department for Transport (DfT) to put pressure on the Treasury for a longer-term funding settlement, which … Read More »
Fleet World Fleet: Jaguar XF R-Sport D180 AWD
Even biblical rain doesn’t hinder the XF, says Jonathan Musk in his final review.
First Drive: Hyundai Kona Hybrid
Pinning its hopes on electric tech, Hyundai is set to challenge the market- leading Toyota C-HR with the Kona Hybrid, discovers Jonathan Musk.
An electrifying opportunity: The future for fleet EV take-up
Jonathan Musk looks at why recent legislative changes to how electric vehicles are taxed will be the tipping point for their acceptance and should encourage fleet … Read More »
GEM Motoring Assist urges fleets to sign up to Project EDWARD
Taking place this Thursday, 26 September 2019, GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging all road users to support Project EDWARD (European Day Without A Road Death).
Daimler fined £797m for breaking diesel emissions legislation
Daimler has been fined £797m (€870m) by the Stuttgart public prosecutor for “negligent violation” of vehicle certification in relation to diesel emissions.
Leon Hurst appointed CEO, Mobility at Trak Global Group
Leon Hurst has joined Trak Global Group (TGG) as mobility CEO to spearhead the Group’s international and UK growth plans in the automotive and mobility sectors.
Latest DPD contract with ASOS requires electric deliveries
Under a new five-year contract between DPD and online fashion retailer ASOS, at least 50% of deliveries within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will … Read More »
Climate change as important as cash to would-be electric car buyers
Reducing environmental impact is as persuasive as saving money when buying an electric car, finds new research by Geotab.
Spotlight: Mini Electric
Jonathan Musk gets to grips with the Mini Cooper SE; the first electric production car to come from the world’s most recognisable supermini maker.
Frankfurt Motor Show 2019: All you need to know
From the rugged Land Rover Defender to the latest electric car unveilings, this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show provided an insight into the fleet cars of tomorrow. … Read More »
New Land Rover Defender finally breaks cover
Land Rover has finally pulled the covers off its much anticipated Defender, revealing classic 90 and 110 bodies, a raft of updated infotainment that will enhance … Read More »
First Drive: Hyundai Ioniq Electric
A larger battery is the tip of the iceberg in a host of updates to the compelling Ioniq Electric package, finds Jonathan Musk.
