John Challen
Fleet World Fleet: BMW iX1 xDrive30 xLine
The BMW heads off for a run down the M3 and proves its prowess with the inevitable tip trip. By John Challen
Road Test: Audi Q8 e-tron
Premium EV motoring has a familiar look and feel, but a new name, with Audi’s latest offering. By John Challen.
Road Test: Vauxhall Astra GSe
An electrified performance sub-brand is born, with a nod to motoring’s past. By John Challen.
Interview: Polestar on the right path
Having made big strides with sales and new model announcements in 2022, Matt Hawkins, head of sales at Polestar, tells John Challen why the electric brand is hoping for big fleet success in 2023 … Read More »
Road Test: Peugeot 408 hybrid
The French manufacturer’s first all-new model since the RCZ is a shrewd move, believes John Challen.
Incoming: Volkswagen ID. 2all
John Challen on the Volkswagen ID. 2all concept and its insights for the brand’s forthcoming low-cost electric hatch.
Week behind the wheel: Renault Megane E-Tech
Seven days spent with the battery-powered French model resulted in some surprises for John Challen.
Fleet World Fleet: BMW iX1 xDrive30 xLine
The BMW heads off for a run down the M3 and proves its prowess with the inevitable tip trip. By John Challen
Fleet World Fleet: BMW iX1 xDrive30 xLine
Our instant connection to the electric X1 proves more problematic when it comes to setting the radio stations. By 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.
