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 TSi S Line
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 »
First Drive: Mazda3 2.0 Skyactiv-X
The new Skyactiv-X petrol is clever, and the pick of the engines in the latest Mazda3, reckons Martyn Collins.
First Drive: Mazda CX-30
Not just the Mazda3 on stilts, the CX-30 strengthens the Japanese brand’s SUV range, thinks Martyn Collins.
First Drive: Audi A4
Significant updates, including a core focus on connectivity and electrified drivetrains, will keep the Audi A4 popular with fleets, thinks Martyn Collins.
Going grey gracefully: How to tackle grey fleet eco and risk issues
The rise in employees opting to take cash rather than company cars has led to a growing reliance on higher-CO2 grey fleet cars, conflicting with the … Read More »
First Drive: Ford Focus ST
The hottest Focus yet with an ST badge on the boot has big hot hatch shoes to fill. Martyn Collins reckons it’s well up to the … Read More »
Waymo and Renault-Nissan strike deal on driverless mobility services
Renault, Nissan and Waymo are to work together to explore market opportunities for driverless mobility services.
First Drive: Volkswagen Passat
Revised plug-in hybrid model, plus other innovations, bring the Passat back into contention, says Martyn Collins.
Road Test: Peugeot 508 SW GT Line BlueHDi 130 EAT8
Not the biggest estate, but Martyn Collins thinks the Peugeot 508 SW looks great and is surprisingly practical.
Road Test: Suzuki Jimny 1.5 SZ5
Martyn Collins struggles to remain objective about the latest Suzuki Jimny.
First Drive: Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 d 4matic
New engines, plus styling and tech tweaks, refine the already very competent GLC package, reckons Martyn Collins.
Latest allroad is the fourth generation off-road Audi A6 Avant
20 years after the debut of the original, the fourth generation Audi A6 Avant allroad has made its debut.
Prices and specification revealed for facelifted Mercedes-Benz GLC
Mercedes-Benz has revealed specification and prices for the new GLC, starting at £39,420 for the 220 d 4MATIC Sport.
Plummeting car manufacturing in UK in April
Brexit shutdowns have been blamed for a big monthly drop in UK car production.
Citigo e iV is revealed as Škoda’s first all-electric car
Škoda reveals its first all-electric production model – the Citigo e iV.
BMW announces facelifted X1 models
New tech and an incoming plug-in hybrid model are the highlights of the facelifted BMW X1 range.
Plug-in hybrid highlight for facelifted Superb range
Škoda has revealed a lightly facelifted version of its range-topping hatch and estate range – the Superb – which gets a new 215hp hybrid version.
Road Test: Hyundai Tucson 1.6 T-GDi N-Line
Tucson is next in-line for a sporty N-Line makeover and Martyn Collins reckons it hasn’t spoiled this capable SUV.
Getting the strategy right: Ashley Andrew on Hyundai’s fleet plans
Four months after his promotion to Hyundai UK managing director, Ashley Andrew talks fleet with Martyn Collins.
Land Rover Discovery Sport gets extensive mid-life upgrades
Land Rover has revealed a heavily revised version of its fleet favourite – the Discovery Sport – which gets a new mild hybrid engine line-up – … Read More »
Three new Citroën models with electric power in 2020
2020 will be the year Citroën goes big on electrification, according to Citroën’s global marketing and communications senior vice president, Arnaud Belloni, in an interview last … Read More »
Citroën reveals vision for long-haul motoring with 19_19 Concept
The French manufacturer, celebrating its century this year, has shown the second element of its future mobility, its futuristic 19_19 concept at the Viva Tech show … Read More »
First Drive: Volvo S60 T5 R-Design Edition
Martyn Collins reckons there’s much more to the all-new S60 than just being the saloon version of the V60.
Ordnance Survey and Mobileye to map Britain’s roadside infrastructure
Great Britain’s national mapping agency, Ordnance Survey (OS) has announced a trial with Intel autonomous car technology company Mobileye that will create the first detailed roadside … Read More »
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INTERVIEW: Head of fleet Henry Williams on Škoda’s growing fleet focus
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Curtis Hutchinson: Suzuki’s winning formula
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First Drive: Nissan Leaf e+
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Pricing and specs announced for Mercedes’ Q3 rival
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SEAT recruits for new head of fleet sales following McDonald’s departure
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New TfL healthy streets officers to tackle idling drivers
