Category : Features
Going mainstream: The outlook for EVs
Long-awaited Company Car Tax reform could be about to create favourable conditions for accelerated electric vehicle demand in the UK, but there are still hurdles ahead. … Read More »
How can the hybrid be saved?
Sales of hybrid cars have collapsed in the UK. What can be done to attract business buyers back into these models? Julian Kirk reports.
Jargon Busting: A Guide to the Latest
From WLTP to CAFE, there are a wealth of automotive-related terms that fleets need to be aware of. By Alex Grant.
Wheel of fortune: The future for UK automotive
After a run of downbeat announcements, could Jaguar’s XJ news be the start of something good to come for the UK auto industry? Natalie Middleton picks … Read More »
An electrifying opportunity: The future for fleet EV take-up
Jonathan Musk looks at why recent legislative changes to how electric vehicles are taxed will be the tipping point for their acceptance and should encourage fleet … Read More »
Case Study: How one NHS Trust’s dedication to reduce its carbon footprint paid off
Ensuring that patients, visitors and staff travel safely and sustainably to hospitals is no mean feat but that’s exactly what University Hospitals of Derby and Burton … Read More »
Case Study: How winning Fleet Heroes spurred Bibby Distribution to greater heights
With entries now open for this year’s Energy Saving Trust Fleet Heroes awards, we review some of last year’s winners and their eco successes.
A visible improvement: How the latest telematics solutions can help your fleet
No form of telematics in your fleet? Martyn Collins explores some of the most popular applications and how they can save you money.
Gone grey? UK grey fleet reliance exposed in exclusive research
Analysing the findings of the recent Fleet World Grey Fleet Survey in association with Alphabet and the BVRLA.
Spotlight: Mini Electric
Jonathan Musk gets to grips with the Mini Cooper SE; the first electric production car to come from the world’s most recognisable supermini maker.
Spotlight: Nissan Juke
After a decade, Nissan has revealed the new trend-setting Juke and it’s a big step up, finds Jonathan Musk.
Spotlight: Škoda Superb
Styling tweaks, updated tech and a plug-in hybrid iV version are enough to back the refreshed Škoda Superb, explains Martyn Collins.
Mobility-as-a-Service: An endgame for fleets?
Will the mobility revolution see the company car dethroned, wonders Natalie Middleton.
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 »
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 »
Spotlight: Audi A4
Advanced connectivity and electrified drivetrains are the headlines for the heavily-updated A4 range, explains Alex Grant.
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 »
Changing habits: The promise of flexible mobility for businesses
The emergence of flexible mobility is promising convenient, cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternatives to the traditional fleet. Alex Grant finds out how well today’s services stack … Read More »
Celebrating 60 years of the Škoda Octavia
The Octavia has been a fleet staple for decades, but its rich history goes back much further, finds Jonathan Musk.
A state of emergency: How the UK should tackle transport emissions
Hard-hitting actions from eco environmental activists over the last month are ensuring progress is being made on upping the climate change ante. Natalie Middleton asks the … Read More »
Spotlight: Ford Kuga
Larger, sportier and with a plug-in hybrid version, the new Kuga feels well placed to continue Ford’s SUV momentum, explains Alex Grant.
Innovation: Vehicle cameras
Vehicle cameras have come a long way since the low-res dash cams of the ‘noughties’ and now provide a tangible solution to not only monitoring vehicle … Read More »
Zero to hero: How electric bikes are pioneering the EV market
Electric bikes may pave the path to your next electric vehicle, whether it’s on two or four wheels, finds Jonathan Musk.
A home for hydrogen?
A collaborative project in Swindon is tasking hydrogen fuel cell cars with the rigours of a life on fleet. Alex Grant dropped in to find out … Read More »
Hydrogen FCEVs: A breath of fresh air?
Could latest developments in hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles finally put the fuel type on the map, asks Natalie Middleton.
Innovation: Renault e-Tech hybrid technology
Renault’s e-Tech hybrid technology debuts next year in the Clio. Alex Grant looks at how the technology is expected to command a diesel-like share of the … Read More »
Spotlight: Renault Clio
Despite evolutionary styling, Renault’s fifth-generation Clio is an all-new car with some innovative fleet-focused technology up its sleeve, as Alex Grant explains.
Spotlight: Jaguar XE
With a segment-first RDE2-compliant diesel engine and significant step up in interior quality, the updated Jaguar XE is renewing its focus on fleets. By Alex Grant.
For whom the road tolls
The subject of road user pricing has been back in the headlines following a new report from Centre for London. Natalie Middleton wonders if such a … Read More »