Martyn Collins
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 »
Fleet World Fleet: Volvo V60 D3 R-Design
The Volvo V60 gets put through its paces on a family holiday, writes Martyn Collins.
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 »
Road Test: SEAT Tarraco 2.0 TDI 190 Excellence
Tarraco follows a common path, but Martyn Collins reckons this SEAT has plenty to offer fleet buyers.
Road Test: Škoda Fabia 1.0 TSI Monte Carlo
Sportiest trim shows there’s still plenty of life in Škoda’s supermini, thinks Martyn Collins.
Road Test: Honda CR-V Hybrid 2WD
Honda’s fifth-gen CR-V has ditched diesel to turn to hybrid power. Martyn Collins puts its performance to the test.
Accident Management: Keeping your fleet safe & legal
Martyn Collins considers all the options for fleets, large and small, to help keep their drivers and vehicles safe on the roads and compliant with current … Read More »
Fleet World Fleet: Volvo V60 D3 R-Design
Finding fault with the V60 is far from easy, says Martyn Collins. Volvo kindly sent me home from the UK launch in one of their Cross … Read More »
Road Test: Audi e-tron
Martyn Collins reckons the e-tron makes the transition to electric motoring painless – but at a price.
AA and BT Fleet Solutions celebrate 30-year collaboration with ‘Future of Transport’ mini conference
To celebrate almost three decades of working together, the AA and BT Fleet Solutions have held a mini conference at the AA’s flagship training centre and … Read More »
First Drive: Škoda Scala
The C-Sector is a tough nut to crack, so has Škoda succeeded with Scala? Martyn Collins finds out.
Road Test: Range Rover Evoque
Martyn Collins finds out if Land Rover has managed to inject more Range Rover into its baby.
Road Test: Peugeot 508 GT 225
The majority of 508s will be diesel-powered but Martyn Collins finds out if the range-topping petrol is also worth a look.
Road Test: Peugeot 508 SW
Martyn Collins wonders if Peugeot has placed style and desirability ahead of class-leading practicality?
Road Test: Hyundai i30N Fastback
Same giant-killing hot-hatch character, with a softer Fastback flavour, says Martyn Collins.
e-208 designed to appeal to fleet buyers
Nearly half of 208 customers could opt for the electric version of the supermini, which is due this summer and designed to particularly appeal to fleets.
First Drive: Volvo V60 Cross Country D4
Martyn Collins finds the V60 Cross Country could be all the off-roader business drivers ever need.
Fleet World Fleet: Volvo V60 D3 R-Design
Our Volvo V60 long-termer brings a wealth of onboard equipment, says Martyn Collins. Think Volvo, think safety. The well-being kit fitted to my V60 just adds … Read More »
Electric cars helping hybrid sales, finds Kia UK
Kia UK’s president and CEO, Paul Philpott, has said the new e-Niro has attracted mostly new customers to the brand and increased hybrid sales.
First Drive: DS 3 Crossback
Second in the new DS model assault, the DS 3 turns SUV, and Martyn Collins reckons it’s the brand’s most convincing model yet.
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