Saturday, February 11th 2012
The latest fleet news
Toyota will showcase its Yaris Hybrid at the Geneva Motor Show next month ahead of its launch in June. Europe’s first full hybrid supermini will be the second Toyota model to include the brand’s Hybrid Synergy Drive following the Auris [...]
It’s Valentines Day this Tuesday (hmm, crept up hasn’t it?) but before you rush out for that card and box of choccies, the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has a few words of advice to ensure the safety of your [...]
Time is running out for businesses to submit their entry for the European Transport Safety Council’s (ETSC) road safety awards. Fleets have until 15 March to put into words how they integrate risk assessments and formal structures, set and monitor [...]
Young drivers are more than a third more likely to crash in rural areas than in the city, according to new research. Road Safety Analysis compiled collision risk rates for young drivers supplied by local authorities, finding that young rural [...]
Ford’s new B-Max model is to benefit from a new easy access door system that is designed to give an unrivalled access for passengers to get in and out and for loading purposes. The car maker promises that the new [...]
British manufacturers were behind half of the top ten best selling fleet cars of 2011. In a list of the top 50 fleet cars of last year – published by BusinessCar magazine with the help of SMMT data – Ford [...]
Another week has passed by in the fast lane so slow down and ‘take five’ with this week’s News Round-up, for all things fleet related that really matter… – Further to the DfT’s recent announcement regarding the imparity of falling [...]
The Saab production line may have stopped long ago but a recently formed parts division hopes to keep Saab owners on the road for many years to come. Formed on New Years Day, Saab Parts UK will write a new [...]
SEAT’s revised executive class Exeo has hit showrooms this week. The new look saloon and ST estate – which features in our ‘Top 5 fleet saloons’ list – has been relaunched with a few vital engineering upgrades to go with [...]
Europcar is now offering its London customers the opportunity to experience electric motoring after securing a batch of Nissan LEAF. Five of the popular EVs are now available from the hire firm’s London and Paris bases for short term hire as [...]
It may be the Chinese year of the dragon, but according to Chevrolet it is the year of the wagon, as the car maker prepares to reveal a new version of its million-selling Cruze model at next month’s Geneva Motor [...]
Leasedrive will continue to handle fleet management duties for Capgemini until 2015 with the option to extend for a further two years. Roddy Graham, Commercial Director at Leasedrive, said: “We are delighted that one of the world’s leading providers of [...]
Superb car and excellent value, well made and good miles per gallon from the diesel engine. I usually change cars after one year but I will be keeping this motor for quite some time.
I have driven a lot of cars in my life. Mercedes, BMW, Audi... But Cadillac BLS is the best of them. A wonderful and powerful engine with 1.9 Diesel. I don’t understand why this car is so hard to see at the roads? A dealer told me that it is mandatory for the Cadillac dealer to have a separate showing room for Cadillac’s with graphite tiles at the floor! So thanks to that stupid rule I’m alone with my Cadillac so people staring at me and the car when I come along...
Fast, quiet, smooth, secure.
I purchsed this car as I do around 25k miles per year and it seemed like a bargain - so I was prepeared to be disappointed. It is one of the nicest cars I’ve owned. Surprisingly economical, comfortable, reliable & well made. I’ve only had a minor problem with the gearbox which was fixed under warranty with the minimum of fuss. I like the fact that it gets so much attention as they are a rare site on UK roads. Even teenagers have asked what it is - one young girl described it as "well wicked". It such a shame that they aren’t more popular. Would I but another one? - You bet!
Well, I got a lot of car for little money. It drives well on the motorway and OK around town; the auto shift with tiptronic can be fun. Plenty of room and a real head turner. Very comfortable, cheap on fuel, amazing. Would I buy again? Yes, with the biggest engine I could afford.
I fancied something a bit different and this seemed a quality car. I am not disappointed, it is comfortable, economic and cruises down the motorway.
A lovely car, a little disappointed by the dealership service. Well built, quality interior and great drive.
Drove one of these in the states, great equipment, airconis superb but it is pricey and poor on fuel economy at 20mpg.
It looks like the Batmobile! I recently test drove this car but it wasn’t for me. It’s not unpleasant to drive at all and it certainly had a lot more refinement than I was expecting, but as with most American cars it was just a little too much for me. It’s a really big car but has a completely impractical boot. I think this is really a statement car and I prefer something a little more understated.
I drove one of these all over Florida for 2 weeks covering about 3000 miles. It’s not up to Mercedes E class levels of comfort/drive ability but it comes quite close. The engine is excellent with plenty of power when needed, interior very good but front seats not as good as the Germans. Rear space good. Lots of toys, excellent stereo - Bose - downside is it’s a thirsty beast. Upside - it handles like a European car, it doesn’t wallow like virtually every other American car I’ve driven, looks great and is a very unusual sight on our roads. It may be a better bet to look for a low mileage second-hand model because the depreciation is quite high. In other words it is a second hand bargain - may be worthy of an LPG conversion.
A re-bodied Saab 9-3 is the basis for the Caddy and comes out of the Saab factory. It’s well made and drives well - suspension on the soft side. Distinctive looks a decent engine make for a nice package. Ours was a year old and got for a bargain price - a unique exec at Vectra money!!
Got a superb luxury motor for the price of an ordinary saloon. 12 months old and a real head turner with special wheels and low profile tyres. Best car I’ve driven. Love it!
I own a small Limo company and the Cadillac is a very popular car, usually for all girl bookings or weddings. Not a car I’d personally chose to drive, it has no real finesse to it and is is very heavy to drive. Saying that it does have something about it and has a very comfortable interior, if a little dated.
It is luxurious, fast and can tow 8,800 pounds. If you don’t like this car, then get back in your Smart car!
Looking for something a little different I decided to test drive the Escalade. I was expecting a formidable looking vehicle, which it is, but was not expecting it to handle like a double decker bus! Definate no-no for me. 2 out of 5.
The latest road tests
Fiat Panda - When it comes to small cars, Fiat has it covered. There’s the Punto all-rounder, the chic 500 and the utilitarian Panda. The Panda first appeared in the 1980s, and this was succeeded by the baby MPV v [...]
Toyota Avensis Saloon - With few exceptions, Toyotas generally don’t set the world alight in matters of style. Yes, they’re good cars, and for the most part they more than live up to expectations, but aesthetic appeal isn’t [...]
SsangYong Korando - SsangYong is taking a gently, gently approach with its Korando. It’s not aiming for the volume sails of the likes of the Nissan Qashqai, but instead looking for those who need an SUV or crossover for [...]
BMW 5-Series Saloon - A company car, fleet driver special sounds like it should a recipe for a stripped bare econo-box. However, we’re talking about BMW here and the 520d EfficientDynamics is anything but pared down. If an [...]
Nissan Juke - The idea of sticking a supermini inside an SUV is an odd one but Nissan’s twisted crossover strikes a good balance and successfully integrates what motorists love most about both cars. Practicality ma [...]
Renault Clio - The Renault Clio has been a stable presence in the UK since it was first launched in 1990. Benefitting from a refresh in 2011, and launching an Eco version, the Clio joins the green crowd, with emissi [...]
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