Nat Barnes

Fleet World Fleet: Vauxhall Astra Ultimate PHEV

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In his latest Astra PHEV report, Nat Barnes finds it’s not just the UK weather that’s hotting up.

Fleet World Fleet: Vauxhall Astra Ultimate PHEV

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Some regular jaunts to Wales for a hiking challenge put the Astra’s stamina to the test too. By Nat Barnes.

Fleet World Fleet: Vauxhall Astra Ultimate PHEV

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As the standout yellow paintwork on our Astra PHEV continues to attract attention, Nat Barnes ponders on whether it’s better to stand out from the crowd or blend in with bystanders.

Fleet World Fleet: Vauxhall Astra Ultimate PHEV

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Our Astra PHEV long-termer is back after a spot of bother with trapped wind and Nat Barnes embraces a return to plug-in hybrid motoring.

Fleet World Fleet: Vauxhall Astra Ultimate PHEV

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Fancy going electric but not sure about making the leap? Our new Astra PHEV could provide a valuable stepping stone. Tester Nat Barnes reports back.

Fleet World Fleet: Vauxhall Astra Ultimate PHEV

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Fancy going electric but not sure about making the leap? Our new Astra PHEV could provide a valuable stepping stone. Tester Nat Barnes reports back.

Fleet World Fleet: Ford Kuga PHEV

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A family holiday brings a moral dilemma when it comes to plug-in hybrid charging. Nat Barnes reports.

Fleet World Fleet: Ford Kuga PHEV

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A family holiday brings a moral dilemma when it comes to plug-in hybrid charging. Nat Barnes reports.

Fleet World Fleet: Ford Kuga PHEV

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A cold snap brings a drop in the Kuga’s electric-only range but one bit of technology comes up shining.

Fleet World Fleet: Ford Kuga PHEV

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Nat Barnes tests out the Kuga’s crossover practicalities with a house move.

Fleet World Fleet: Ford Kuga PHEV

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After a few chilly weeks testing the Kuga, Nat Barnes is enthralled by the Quickclear heated front windscreen, not so pleased with the parcel shelf…

Fleet World Fleet: Ford Kuga PHEV

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Nat Barnes heads behind the wheel of the Ford Kuga PHEV for three months to assess its family- and fleet-friendly credentials.

Fleet World Fleet: Peugeot 508 SW GT PHEV

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Six months of testing the 508 SW PHEV has well and truly shown the benefits of plug-in hybrid driving, says Nat Barnes.

Fleet World Fleet: Peugeot 508 SW GT PHEV

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Nat Barnes ponders on how much plug-in hybrids offer a best-of-both-worlds approach.

Fleet World Fleet: Peugeot 508 SW GT PHEV

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Nat Barnes finds a seasonal way to make the most of the Peugeot’s boot space.

Fleet World Fleet: Peugeot 508 SW GT PHEV

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Nat Barnes fesses up to a schoolboy error with our 508 SW GT plug-in hybrid.

Fleet World Fleet: Peugeot 508 SW GT

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Following the departure of the 508 SW PHEV, Nat Barnes settles into our 508 SW GT replacement long-termer.

Fleet World Fleet: Peugeot 508 SW PHEV

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Nat Barnes bids a fond farewell to the 508 SW PHEV as our new 508 GT long-termer arrives.

Fleet World Fleet: Peugeot 508 SW PHEV

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Our tester finds that the Peugeot 508 SW is more than just a pretty face.

Fleet World Fleet: Peugeot 508 SW PHEV

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Nat Barnes stretches the legs on our long-term Peugeot 508 SW, testing its plug-in hybrid credentials on longer journeys.