John Challen
Fleet World Fleet: BMW iX1 xDrive30 xLine
Eager beaver John Challen reports on our new iX1 longtermer SUV before setting foot in the car.
Road Test: Hyundai Ioniq 6
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
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
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
The big seven-seat crossover has been electrified. John Challen ponders whether it’s a winning combination.
Road Test: BMW iX1
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
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
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
FW editor John Challen spends some time getting acquainted with Alfa Romeo’s hybrid compact SUV.
Vauxhall electrifies Astra and Sports Tourer
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
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
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
FW editor John Challen finds the cost advantages of running an EV continue to stack up.
First Drive: Mazda CX-60 PHEV
The Japanese manufacturer has gone big with its plug-in hybrid technology, finds John Challen.
Fleet World Fleet: BMW iX3
FW editor John Challen finds the cost advantages of running an EV continue to stack up.
A more mobile approach to charging
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: Audi e-tron Technik 50 quattro
Our e-tron long-termer heads back to Audi HQ after a six-month spell on our fleet.
First Drive: Kia Niro EV
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
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 »
