Martyn Collins
Spotlight: The Renault 5 electric concept
Martyn Collins has all the details on the iconic French brand’s electric strategy, and an all-new Renault 5 supermini.
Road Test: Hyundai i30
Mild hybrid technology and a clever gearbox marks out the refreshed i30, says Martyn Collins.
Fleet World Fleet: Mercedes-Benz A 250 e AMG Line Premium
Our new plug-in hybrid Mercedes-Benz A-Class is a welcome addition to the Fleet World long-term fleet. Martyn Collins reports.
First Drive: Kia Sorento
Kia’s biggest UK SUV majors on technology and also includes hybrids for the first time in its history. Martyn Collins takes it for a drive.
Road Test: Audi A6 50 TFSI e
Audi’s executive saloon goes plug-in hybrid and the result could be the pick of the A6 range, Martyn Collins reckons.
Road Test: Suzuki Swift Sport
Hybridised Swift Sport cuts costs, but its increased price could be an issue, thinks Martyn Collins. SECTOR: Supermini PRICE: £21,820 FUEL (WLTP): 50.1mpg CO2 (WLTP): 127g/km … Read More »
First Drive: Citroën C5 Aircross Hybrid
Citroën’s SUV range-topper goes plug-in hybrid, promising impressive efficiency and running costs. Martyn Collins goes out for a drive.
Road Test: Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 SRi Nav Premium
No 208 clone, Corsa is carving its own identity as a Vauxhall, says Martyn Collins. The new Corsa is the first new Vauxhall to be launched … Read More »
First Drive: SEAT Leon
Could the new Leon be the car to topple the Golf in the lower-medium class? Martyn Collins goes for a drive.
Fleet World Fleet: Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine R-Design Pro
Volvo’s smallest SUV, the XC40, has a growing electrified range, including the T5 Twin Engine. Martyn Collins recounts his first month with the plug-in hybrid.
First Drive: Toyota Yaris
Compactness, practicality and efficiency – but has Toyota added the missing driver involvement to the Yaris? Martyn Collins finds out.
Road Test: Nissan Juke 1.0 Dig-T N-Connecta
More of the same from Nissan’s baby crossover, with significant improvements reckons Martyn Collins.
Fleet World Fleet: Volvo XC60 D4 R-Design
The XC60 is Volvo’s best-seller for fleet and after six months and 4,000 miles of living with this D4 R-Design, it’s not difficult to see why.
Going OEM: How carmakers’ inhouse telematics systems could benefit fleets
With more manufacturers offering inhouse telematics systems, Martyn Collins looks at what the future holds for the wider telematics market and how it will affect fleet … Read More »
Road test: Renault Clio R.S Line 130 EDC
Warmest Clio still follows the same high-quality, fine-driving formula, finds Martyn Collins.