John Challen

Fleet World Fleet: BMW i5

12 months ago / 0 comments

The latest update on our BMW i5 long-termer. By John Challen.

First Drive: Mazda MX-30 R-EV

1 year ago / 0 comments

Another plug-in hybrid joins the Mazda line-up – and the rotary engine returns! By John Challen.

BEVissima! – Maserati and its fleet ambitions

1 year ago / 0 comments

Peter Charters, Maserati North Europe’s general manager, has the fleet market in his sights as the Italian carmaker rolls out its Folgore BEV sub-brand.

Electric vehicle economics under focus in new EV Fleet World Digital mag

1 year ago / 0 comments

The new issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine is now out – including expert insights on electric vehicle economics.

Fleet World Fleet: Audi e-tron GT quattro

1 year ago / 0 comments

A glowing final report on our Audi e-tron GT quattro 350kW long-termer. By John Challen

Fleet World Fleet: BMW i5

1 year ago / 0 comments

There’s a thing or two about our new long-termer that seems a bit familiar… By John Challen.

Fleet World Fleet: BMW i5

1 year ago / 0 comments

Our new long-termer is here… And it’s a bit of an electric headturner. By John Challen.

A week behind the wheel: BMW i4

1 year ago / 0 comments

A battery-powered BMW was John Challen’s transport for seven days in December. Here’s how he got on.

Road Test: Renault Clio E-Tech hybrid

1 year ago / 0 comments

More than three decades on, the Clio is back with upgrades inside and out. John Challen gets behind the wheel.

Road Test: Volvo EX30

1 year ago / 0 comments

Compared to the forthcoming EX90, the EX30 is small, but is it perfectly formed, ponders John Challen.

Fleet World Fleet: Jaguar I-Pace

1 year ago / 0 comments

John Challen tests out the Jag’s frunk and ponders on its usefulness.

Fleet World Fleet: Jaguar I-Pace

1 year ago / 0 comments

John Challen tests out the security features on the JLR smart app.

First Drive: Kia EV9 electric seven-seater

1 year ago / 0 comments

A step up in size and quality for the Korean brand has arrived via its latest offering. As the expansion of Kia’s ‘EV’ lineup continues, John Challen assesses the new flagship.

Fleet World Fleet: Jaguar I-Pace

1 year ago / 0 comments

The I-Pace finds its feet with Editor Challen and the Jaguar Remote app proves surprisingly handy.

Fleet World Fleet: Jaguar I-Pace

1 year ago / 0 comments

The I-Pace finds its feet with Editor Challen and the Jaguar Remote app proves surprisingly handy.

First Drive: Honda CR-V

1 year ago / 0 comments

The sixth-generation C-SUV gets plug-in hybrid technology and an upgraded interior. By John Challen.

Fleet World Fleet: Jaguar I-Pace

1 year ago / 0 comments

Another EV has joined the FW fleet – and this time it’s a model we’ve seen before, although not for a while. John Challen takes a gander.

First Drive: BYD Dolphin

1 year ago / 0 comments

There are fewer quirks than the Atto3 in this BYD, but the value-for-money offer remains, says John Challen.

Week behind the wheel: Honda ZR-V

1 year ago / 0 comments

A seven-day stint with the newest model in the Japanese company’s line-up proves enjoyable and enlightening for John Challen.

First Drive: Vauxhall Astra Electric

2 years ago / 0 comments

The battery-powered version of the iconic Vauxhall model shows that evolution, not revolution, is a viable option for car manufacturers, says John Challen.