Martyn Collins
Interview: Avis Budget Group’s Keith Rankin on shifting mobility
Keith Rankin, newly appointed president of the Avis Budget Group’s international region, speaks to Martyn Collins on the changing face of mobility and the latest pioneering … Read More »
Road Test: Cupra Ateca
Is the Cupra Ateca performance SUV worth the extra money compared to its SEAT sibling, asks Martyn Collins.
First Drive: SEAT Mii Electric
Martyn Collins reckons the Mii Electric is a promising start for SEAT as the brand progresses its move towards electrification.
First Drive: Toyota C-HR
A new range-topping hybrid plus improvements to styling, quality and infotainment enhance the Toyota C-HR’s fleet proposition, reckons Martyn Collins.
First Drive: Lexus RX 450h
Lexus is 30 and to celebrate, it’s added more driver appeal to the RX 450 SUV. Martyn Collins reckons it’s worth a look.
Changing private-hire perceptions: Justin Patterson
Current Eco Superstar winner at this year’s Great British Fleet Awards, Justin Patterson surprised everyone this summer after leaving Addison Lee to join Splend as their … Read More »
What happens next: Carmakers’ plans for electrification
A ban on ‘conventional’ petrol and diesel new car sales is due to take effect by 2040. Martyn Collins looks at how a selection of manufacturers … Read More »
First Drive: Audi A8 L 60 TFSIe
Plug-in power shows a more efficient side to Audi’s flagship, thinks Martyn Collins.
Highland Council reduces its annual business mileage by 800,000 miles with Enterprise
The Highland Council has reduced its annual business mileage by more than 825,000 and made cost savings in excess of £400,000 in the first 12 months, … Read More »
First Drive: Land Rover Discovery Sport
Martyn Collins finds adding a new platform brings welcome extra refinement and composed handling to the Discovery Sport formula.
First Drive: Renault Captur
The B-SUV pioneer is back, with an improved package that still appeals, reckons Martyn Collins.
First Drive: Audi A7 55 TFSIe plug-in hybrid
Audi’s big coupé goes plug-in hybrid, and it could be the pick of the A7 range, Martyn Collins reckons.
Volkswagen Golf Mk8 revealed
Volkswagen has taken the wraps off its all-new eighth-generation Golf – its most intelligent, connected and electrified yet.
First Drive: Peugeot 208 & e-208
Distinctive styling and the choice of full electric power could see Peugeot’s new baby shake up the supermini class, thinks Martyn Collins.
Removal of corporate special Clubmans won’t dent fleet appeal
This month’s launch of the updated Mini Clubman is expected to attract enhanced corporate interest despite the corporate special City model having been axed.
First Drive: BMW 1 Series
BMW’s third-generation premium C-segment challenger offers more efficiency, space and advanced tech, says Martyn Collins.
Road Test: Mini Cooper Clubman Classic
Facelift changes help the Mini Clubman’s positioning, thinks Martyn Collins.
First Drive: Volvo XC90
Minor facelift for Volvo’s biggest SUV, but the interesting stuff happens under the XC90’s bonnet, says Martyn Collins.
A visible improvement: How the latest telematics solutions can help your fleet
No form of telematics in your fleet? Martyn Collins explores some of the most popular applications and how they can save you money.
Gone grey? UK grey fleet reliance exposed in exclusive research
Analysing the findings of the recent Fleet World Grey Fleet Survey in association with Alphabet and the BVRLA.
First Drive: Kia XCeed
The latest crossover evolution of the Ceed hatch is the pick of the range, reckons Martyn Collins.
Road Test: BMW 318d Sport
Is the 318d the answer to the cost-conscious fleet manager, asks Martyn Collins?
Spotlight: Škoda Superb
Styling tweaks, updated tech and a plug-in hybrid iV version are enough to back the refreshed Škoda Superb, explains Martyn Collins.
Swede appeal: Steve Beattie on the evolution to ‘new Volvo’
Steve Beattie joined Volvo from Vauxhall in September 2017. Since then, the brand has gone through huge change, in terms of product and becoming more premium. … Read More »
Peugeot announces 208 and e-208 pricing and specifications
UK prices and specification for the second-generation Peugeot 208 and fully-electric e-208 have been revealed, in time for deliveries starting early next year.
UK prices and specs released for new Renault Clio
Renault has announced pricing and specification for the all-new Clio, which is now available to order with first customer deliveries beginning late October.
Citroën: Comfort as standard for 100 years
Comfort has been a staple for Citroën since production began 100 years ago. To celebrate the carmaker’s big birthday, Martyn Collins drives significant models from the … Read More »
Road Test: Audi Q3 35 TFSI S Line S Tronic
Audi’s second take at the compact SUV market, equals bolder styling and a more grown up feel says Martyn Collins.
First Drive: Mini Clubman
Small upgrades and more power for Mini’s five-door estate. By Martyn Collins
Focus on chauffeur fleets: Cutting costs without cutting service
Changes to the Congestion Charge, plus the implementation of the London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), together with a national framework, are all putting added pressure … Read More »
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Pricing and specs revealed for new Ford Kuga
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SUV demand could ‘sabotage’ net zero
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Comment: What the new year and the rise of the EV will mean for fleets
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Interview: Avis Budget Group’s Keith Rankin on shifting mobility
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Kew Vehicle Leasing becomes first leasing broker to disclose finance commission
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Barriers to EV adoption revealed in new quarterly research
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Future Government must provide certainty on company car tax rates, says industry
