Martyn Collins, Author at Fleet World

Road Test: Renault Captur

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The B-SUV pioneer is back, with an improved package that still appeals, reckons Martyn Collins.

First Drive: Peugeot 2008

5 days ago / 0 comments

With distinctive styling and the choice of full electric power, Martyn Collins reckons Peugeot’s baby SUV hits the mark against rivals.

Road Test: Ford Mondeo Titanium Edition Hybrid Estate

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Martyn Collins wonders if estate practicality and a minor facelift is enough to save the Mondeo?

Spotlight: Volkswagen Golf

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Advanced connectivity, plus the widest choice of electrified drivetrains, are key to the all-new Golf range, explains Martyn Collins.

First Drive: Mazda MX-30

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The Mazda MX-30 challenges EV conventions and if you can live with the range, it will offer an interesting alternative to rivals, says Martyn Collins.

Key 2020 priorities from BVRLA members revealed

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To see if the BVRLA are doing right by its members, they have an annual survey which is extremely influential in terms of driving their programme … Read More »

Road Test: Audi A1 30 TFSI S Line

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Martyn Collins finds it’s more of the same for Audi’s premium supermini, being good to drive with a reasonably spacious interior.

First drive: Volkswagen Golf

1 month ago / 0 comments

Tech heavy it might be, but can the new Golf retain the lead in the lower medium class?

EV tipping point within two years, BVRLA conference reveals

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Electric vehicles will reach cost parity with internal combustion-engined vehicles by the start of 2022 latest, aided by a substantial increase in the level of production … Read More »

Interview: Avis Budget Group’s Keith Rankin on shifting mobility

2 months ago / 0 comments

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

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Is the Cupra Ateca performance SUV worth the extra money compared to its SEAT sibling, asks Martyn Collins.

First Drive: SEAT Mii Electric

2 months ago / 0 comments

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

3 months ago / 0 comments

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

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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

3 months ago / 0 comments

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

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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

3 months ago / 0 comments

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

3 months ago / 0 comments

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

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Martyn Collins finds adding a new platform brings welcome extra refinement and composed handling to the Discovery Sport formula.

First Drive: Renault Captur

3 months ago / 0 comments

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

3 months ago / 0 comments

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

3 months ago / 0 comments

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

3 months ago / 0 comments

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

4 months ago / 0 comments

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.