Category : Road Tests

Road test: Renault Clio R.S Line 130 EDC

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Warmest Clio still follows the same high-quality, fine-driving formula, finds Martyn Collins.

Fleet World Fleet: Volkswagen Arteon R-Line 2.0 TSI 190 DSG

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Volkswagen has big plans to raise the profile of its Arteon saloon-cum-coupe model, with a hot R version and a shooting brake-style estate due next year.

Fleet World Fleet: Volvo XC60 D4 R-Design

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The XC60 has a very active presence in the Collins household. £2,000 is a lot of money for an option pack in a car, but in … Read More »

First Drive: BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé

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BMW has built a fleet-friendly coupé, finds Jonathan Musk, with the addition of two extra doors and 1 Series efficiency.

Road test: BMW X6 xDrive30d M Sport

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Can the segment-defining X6 fend off a raft of new coupe-SUVs? Alex Grant finds out.

First Drive: Mini Cooper SE

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Martyn Collins finds that this electric Mini’s keen drive does have a range cost.

First Drive: Peugeot 3008 GT Hybrid4

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Peugeot’s hybrid SUV combines practicality, all-wheel drive and predicted low running costs, reckons Martyn Collins.

Road Test: Vauxhall Corsa

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The fifth generation of a household name is now equipped for a new era. By Alex Grant.

Road test: Škoda Superb SE L Estate 2.0 TDI DSG 4×4

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Practice makes perfect for the new Superb, finds Jonathan Musk.

Fleet World Fleet: Mazda CX-5 Sport Nav+ 150PS 2WD

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It’s all change for the CX-5, as Craig Thomas takes over testing. Taking over the running of the CX-5 means a change in environment for the … Read More »

Fleet World Fleet: Škoda Kodiaq Sportline 2.0-litre 150PS

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John Challen gets to grips with the Kodiaq’s onboard tech. My frustrations last month with the Kodiaq’s infotainment system have receded somewhat – and I’m sure … Read More »

Fleet World Fleet: BMW 330e M Sport

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Alex Grant takes the keys for our new 330e plug-in hybrid long-termer. With the Government changing the goalposts on the phasing out of combustion engines this … Read More »

First Drive: Peugeot 508 Hybrid 225 GT

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Plug-in hybrid 508s are next in Peugeot’s electrification plans. Martyn Collins finds a few compromises.

Fleet World Fleet: Peugeot 508 SW GT Line BlueHDi 130

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Dan Gilkes heads behind the wheel of our long-term 508 SW.

Fleet World Fleet: Volvo XC60 D4 R-Design

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It is a case of new year, new Volvo for Fleet World as in early December I took delivery of Volvo’s most popular model, an XC60 … Read More »

First Drive: Fiat 500 and Panda Hybrid

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Fiat has been late to electrify, but the first steps are being taken along its electric path, discovers Jonathan Musk.

First Drive: Ford Puma

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Mild hybrid engines, clever stowage features and neat styling could take the Ford Puma to the top, says Martyn Collins.

Fleet World Fleet: Vauxhall Combo Life Energy XL 7-seater 1.5 Turbo D

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The Combo Life remains a faithful stead, says Curtis Hutchinson. Three months in and the Combo Life XL is making sense as a fleet proposition. While … Read More »

Fleet World Fleet: Škoda Kodiaq Sportline 2.0-litre 150PS

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John Challen checks out the wealth of kit on the Kodiaq. I like to think I embrace technology and the advances it brings, even when I … Read More »

Fleet World Fleet: Mazda CX-5 Sport Nav+ 150PS 2WD

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The CX-5’s impressive headlamps and bucket load of equipment help temper the weather, reports Dan Gilkes.

Fleet World Fleet: Volkswagen Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI 231 4Motion SEL

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The recent announcement of several new Touareg variants helps make an even stronger case for Volkswagen’s big 4×4 among user-choosers, says Julian Kirk in his final … Read More »

First Drive: Hyundai i10

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Stuffed full of equipment, the i10 aims to make the city car relevant again, finds Jonathan Musk.

Road Test: Renault Captur

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

Fleet World Fleet: SEAT Tarraco 2.0 TDI 190 Xcellence

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Our final review on the Tarraco as it heads back home.

First Drive: Peugeot 2008

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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?

First Drive: Škoda CITIGOe iV

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An electric supermini with equally super price is something to shout about, says Jonathan Musk.

Fleet World Fleet: SEAT Tarraco 2.0 TDI 190 Xcellence

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Natalie Middleton tries some of the gadgets onboard the Tarraco. Dubbed ‘The Indulgent One’ in the Tarraco brochure, our mid-spec Excellence trim really does come with … Read More »

Fleet World Fleet: Volkswagen Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI 231 4Motion SEL

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Julian Kirk does the maths on the Touareg’s finance options.

Fleet World Fleet: Škoda Kodiaq Sportline 2.0-litre 150PS

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The Kodiaq proves its practical side. John Challen reports. The big Škoda is settling nicely into life in the Fleet World family and a number of … Read More »