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Road Test: Hyundai i30

2 months ago / 0 comments

Mild hybrid technology and a clever gearbox marks out the refreshed i30, says Martyn Collins.

Road Test: Jaguar XF

2 months ago / 0 comments

An all-new interior and diesel engine with mild hybrid technology mark out the facelifted XF in the executive class, Martyn Collins finds.

Road Test: SEAT Ateca

2 months ago / 0 comments

Ateca gets styling changes and tech upgrades, while remaining a great drive, says Martyn Collins.

Road Test: Citroën C4 and ë-C4

2 months ago / 0 comments

SUV-like styling and the choice of diesel, petrol and full electric power will mean Citroën’s new small family rival will shake up the class, says Martyn … Read More »

First Drive: Hyundai i20

4 months ago / 0 comments

Sharp looks, a keen drive, plenty of standard kit and mild hybrid technology mark out the i20 in the supermini class, Martyn Collins finds.

First Drive: Kia Sorento

5 months ago / 0 comments

Kia’s biggest UK SUV majors on technology and also includes hybrids for the first time in its history. Martyn Collins takes it for a drive.

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

7 months ago / 0 comments

An extended stay, due in part to coronavirus, saw the Combo Life spend some nine months with me, giving me a chance to really put it … Read More »

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

8 months ago / 0 comments

The Combo Life is put to the test with a family holiday.

First Drive: Land Rover Defender 110 D240 S

8 months ago / 1 comments

Has Land Rover pulled off the seemingly impossible task of reinventing the Defender for the modern age? Jonathan Musk finds out.

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

9 months ago / 0 comments

We report back on the wealth of kit on the Combo Life.

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

10 months ago / 0 comments

The UK’s easing of lockdown conditions enables Natalie Middleton to get to grips with the Combo Life.

Road Test: Passat SEL 2.0-litre TDI EVO SCR 150hp

10 months ago / 0 comments

Latest updates to the revised range ensure the Passat keeps its fleet-focused promise, writes Jonathan Musk.

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

11 months ago / 0 comments

Natalie Middleton on lockdown motoring – or a lack of it – in the Combo Life.

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

12 months ago / 0 comments

Natalie Middleton looks beyond the Combo Life’s exterior.

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

1 year ago / 0 comments

There may be a limited company car user-chooser market for the Combo Life, but drivers are likely to get two nice surprises once they’re behind the … Read More »

First Drive: BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé

1 year ago / 0 comments

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

1 year ago / 0 comments

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

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

1 year ago / 0 comments

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

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

1 year ago / 0 comments

The Combo Life comes into its own as a people-mover. After several weeks behind the wheel of the Combo Life as its latest test driver, I … Read More »

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

1 year ago / 0 comments

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 »

Road Test: Renault Captur

1 year ago / 0 comments

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

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

1 year ago / 0 comments

Our Combo Life long-termer is piling on the mileage, says Curtis Hutchinson. We are into our second month with the Combo Life and have had the … Read More »

First drive: Volkswagen Golf

1 year ago / 0 comments

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

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

1 year ago / 0 comments

The latest car to join Fleet World’s long- term fleet is the Vauxhall Combo Life. Curtis Hutchinson gets behind the wheel.

First Drive: Land Rover Discovery Sport

1 year ago / 0 comments

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

First Drive: Renault Captur

1 year ago / 0 comments

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

Are we done with demonising diesel?

1 year ago / 0 comments

The popularity of diesel cars has taken a huge dip in recent years, but could fleets be responsible for their survival until a total ban on … Read More »