Tag : – Petrol
Fleet World Fleet: Ford S-Max ST-Line 2.0 EcoBlue
In his final report, Alex Grant figures which S-Max model is the best deal.
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.
First Drive: Volkswagen T-Cross
Does Volkswagen’s new baby SUV live up to the success of its bigger brothers, asks Jonathan Musk.
Road Test: Škoda Kodiaq vRS
Does giving our favourite large SUV the vRS treatment spoil it? Martyn Collins hits the road to find out.
First Drive: Nissan Qashqai 1.3-litre petrol
A tie-in with Daimler adds refinement and improves economy in the latest Qashqai update, discovers Jonathan Musk…
Nissan launches new 1.3-litre petrol in Qashqai
Nissan has replaced the outgoing 1.2 & 1.6-litre petrol engines with a new 1.3-litre DIG-T, which debuts on the Qashqai and promises to provide better economy … Read More »
First Drive: MINI Clubman City
Mini is best known as a retail brand, but with the City its aiming to open its six doors to fleets…
Road Test: Ford Ecosport ST-Line 1.0 EcoBoost (140PS)
Ford hopes to add a bit of Fiesta appeal to its sportiest compact SUV, explains Alex Grant.
Road Test: Volkswagen Polo GTI
The Polo takes its best shot yet at the junior hot hatch class. By Alex Grant.
Road Test: Suzuki Swift Sport
Replacing a cult classic, Alex Grant finds out if the grown up new Swift Sport has lost its edge.
Engine and styling updates for Suzuki Vitara SUV
Suzuki will launch a revised version of its best-selling Vitara compact SUV in September, featuring two turbocharged petrol engines and no diesel version.
First Drive: Ford Fiesta ST
Is Ford’s latest Fiesta ST king of the current hot hatch crop? Jonathan Musk finds out…
Petrol Minis to get particulate filters
Mini is adding petrol particulate filters across its range, as part of upgrade measures for new models manufactured from July onwards.
Road Test: Volkswagen Golf SV GT 1.5 TSI Evo (150PS) DSG
Volkswagen’s space-efficient compact MPV deserves wider recognition, reckons Alex Grant.
Fleets warned about flawed anti-diesel policies
Fleets and policymakers are being told not to take a blanket anti-diesel approach, as leasing statistics show a widespread move towards potentially more polluting, higher CO2, … Read More »
Asda sparks further fuel price war
Asda has announced a further fuel price cut, marking its second in a fortnight, following further decreases in the cost of wholesale oil.
E-Pace gets AI and Jaguar’s latest petrol engine
Jaguar‘s E-Pace SUV is now available with Jaguar Land Rover’s 197bhp 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged Ingenium petrol engine for the first time.
Mercedes-Benz expands E-Class range
Mercedes-Benz has expanded the E-Class range with new petrol and diesel engines.
Road Test: Volkswagen Up GTI
Can Volkswagen’s smallest hot hatch punch above its weight? Alex Grant finds out.
Road Test: Abarth 124 Spider
There’s more to Abarth’s lively drop-top than good first impressions, reckons Alex Grant.
First Drive: Suzuki Swift Sport
Lighter, longer, more powerful and practical, the new Swift Sport aims to worry the established elite at their own game, discovers Jonathan Musk…
Diesel is “finished”, says Suzuki GB MD
Suzuki has dropped diesel engines from its UK line-up, following a year where more than 97% of its sales were petrol-powered.
Road Test: Kia Stinger GT S
Kia’s 365bhp flagship is a turning point beyond its modest sales expectations, says Alex Grant. SECTOR Compact Executive PRICE £40,495 FUEL 28.5mpg CO2 225g/km Confidence; it’s … Read More »
Road Test: Hyundai Kona Premium SE 1.0 T-GDi
The Kona stands to be a game-changer, once the full range arrives, reckons Alex Grant. SECTOR Compact SUV PRICE £21,445-£22,430* FUEL 54.3mpg CO2 117g/km With its … Read More »
Petrol more than half of Q1 fleet registrations
Diesel car registrations fell 37.2% in the first three quarters of 2018, with petrol now accounting for over half of all new fleet cars during the … Read More »
Road Test: Mazda CX-5 2WD 150hp Sport Nav
Mazda’s game-changer gets its heaviest update yet. By Alex Grant. SECTOR Medium SUV PRICE £28,695 FUEL 56.5mpg CO2 132g/km Mazda ushered in a new era with … Read More »
Diesel emissions policies open to loopholes, study warns
Policymakers are being warned to take a wider look at the effects of vehicle emissions to avoid creating loopholes, a team of scientists has warned, following … Read More »
First Drive: Hyundai i30 N
Hyundai’s first hot hatch is a turning point for the brand, says Alex Grant.
Best new diesels as clean as petrol, finds Emissions Analytics
The best-performing Euro 6 diesel engines emit as little NOx as petrol, while the worst-offending ones pollute worse than some 10-year-old cars.
Diesel share of new car market slips to a third
Diesel demand fell further in February, prompting fleet specialists to continue calls for businesses to ensure they’re picking the right vehicles for the job rather than … Read More »
