John Challen

Fleet World Fleet: BMW iX1 xDrive30 xLine

11 months ago / 0 comments

Eager beaver John Challen reports on our new iX1 longtermer SUV before setting foot in the car.

Road Test: Hyundai Ioniq 6

1 year ago / 0 comments

2023 thus far has brought big changes for Hyundai with a new name (well, the pronunciation, anyway) and a new model. John Challen finds out why things are on the up.

Incoming for Fleets: Volvo EX90

1 year ago / 0 comments

As Volvo’s longest-range, safest, most advanced and highest-priced model yet, the Volvo ECX90 has a lot to offer fleets. We give the lowdown on the brand’s new flagship.

Road Test: Range Rover Hybrid

1 year ago / 0 comments

A combination of luxury interior, off-road capabilities and improved environmental credentials makes the latest Range Rover an attractive proposition. By John Challen.

Road Test: Nissan X-Trail e-Power

1 year ago / 0 comments

The big seven-seat crossover has been electrified. John Challen ponders whether it’s a winning combination.

Road Test: BMW iX1

1 year ago / 0 comments

Want a compact sports activity vehicle with electric drive and loads of kit? This is the One. By John Challen.

Week Behind the Wheel: Genesis GV60

1 year ago / 0 comments

In the first of a new series, we spend time getting to know some of the latest fleet models a little better… This week it’s the Genesis GV60.

More range and better spec for new Jaguar F-Pace PHEV

1 year ago / 0 comments

The Jaguar F-Pace has been given an upgrade for 2023, including an improved interior and bigger battery pack for the P400e PHEV.

Week Behind the Wheel: Alfa Romeo Tonale hybrid SUV

1 year ago / 0 comments

FW editor John Challen spends some time getting acquainted with Alfa Romeo’s hybrid compact SUV.

Vauxhall electrifies Astra and Sports Tourer

1 year ago / 0 comments

Vauxhall’s EV line-up been boosted with the arrival of the electric Astra and Astra Sports Tourer. The arrival of the battery-powered duo takes Vauxhall’s all-electric portfolio to six cars as it looks to offer … Read More »

Work smarter, not harder: How Paythru is revolutionising EV charging

2 years ago / 0 comments

PayThru is looking to rip up the customer experience rulebook when it comes to electric vehicle charging. John Challen finds out its plans.

Fleet World Fleet: BMW iX3

2 years ago / 0 comments

Signing off from the iX3, FW editor John Challen finds the cost advantages of running an EV have continued to stack up.

Fleet World Fleet: BMW iX3

2 years ago / 0 comments

FW editor John Challen finds the cost advantages of running an EV continue to stack up.

First Drive: Mazda CX-60 PHEV

2 years ago / 0 comments

The Japanese manufacturer has gone big with its plug-in hybrid technology, finds John Challen.

Fleet World Fleet: BMW iX3

2 years ago / 0 comments

FW editor John Challen finds the cost advantages of running an EV continue to stack up.

A more mobile approach to charging

2 years ago / 0 comments

Large-scale infrastructure might be required in order to keep EVs moving around the country, but there are other alternatives. John Challen looks at new ways of thinking.

Fleet World Fleet: BMW iX3

2 years ago / 0 comments

FW editor John Challen takes issue with car badge stereotypes.

Fleet World Fleet: Audi e-tron Technik 50 quattro

2 years ago / 0 comments

Our e-tron long-termer heads back to Audi HQ after a six-month spell on our fleet.

First Drive: Kia Niro EV

2 years ago / 0 comments

Kia has surprised many with its EV offerings in recent years, so it’s no surprise that the latest version of one of its most popular models fails to disappoint. By John Challen.

Feature: How to get your fleet EV-ready

2 years ago / 0 comments

In just over seven years, conventional new petrol- and diesel-powered cars will be withdrawn and the only option – as it stands – will be EVs of some form. Fleets need to plan ahead … Read More »