Martyn Collins
Road test: Peugeot 208
Distinctive styling and the choice of full electric power could see Peugeot’s new baby shake up the supermini class, thinks Martyn Collins.
Road Test: Renault Captur
The B-SUV pioneer is back, with an improved package that still appeals, reckons Martyn Collins.
First Drive: Peugeot 2008
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
Martyn Collins wonders if estate practicality and a minor facelift is enough to save the Mondeo?
Spotlight: Volkswagen Golf
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
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.
Fleet World Fleet: Citroën C5 Aircross PureTech 180 Flair Plus
As the C5 Aircross heads back to base, Martyn Collins ruminates on its many high points. Sadly, the C5 Aircross is now back with its French … Read More »
Key 2020 priorities from BVRLA members revealed
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
Martyn Collins finds it’s more of the same for Audi’s premium supermini, being good to drive with a reasonably spacious interior.
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 »
Fleet World Fleet: Citroën C5 Aircross PureTech 180 Flair Plus
The C5 Aircross is gripping stuff, says 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.
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: 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.
Fleet World Fleet: Citroën C5 Aircross PureTech 180 Flair Plus
Martyn Collins’ latest report on our Citroën long-termer. Since I last reported on the Citroën, the miles have piled on at an impressive rate. Following a … Read More »
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.