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Toyota Yaris Hybrid set for Geneva premiere

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 [...]

IAM spreads the love with Valentine’s advice

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 [...]

March closing date for ETSC’s PRAISE Awards

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 [...]

Report highlights young drivers’ rural crash rate

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 [...]

Wide open welcome from the new Ford B-Max

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 [...]

Ford and Vauxhall lead fleet sales in 2011

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 [...]

The ABD request new prescription on road safety, IAM concerned about DfT figures on motorcycle accidents and heaven forbid, top tips on what to do following an accident

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 [...]

Saab Parts honours commitments to 188,000 owners

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 [...]

New Exeo arrives in SEAT showrooms

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 embarks on London LEAF trial

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 [...]

Chevrolet to debut Station Wagon Cruze

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 extends Capgemini contract

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 [...]

INFINITI consumer reviews

Koko, United States of America on the Infiniti G37

Great car in every aspect. Except one thing, the new 7 speed auto trany is very lazy and jerky when cold. Previous generation was much more refined. Overall, it is a great car money can buy!

Lorrie , United States of America on the Infiniti G37 Cabrio

Great car! Reliable handles well. Great customer service. One flaw, the factory front Dunlop Tyres are sub-standard.

Nicholas, London on the Infiniti G37 Coupe

I had the opportunity of renting an Infiniti in the US last year and was instantly impressed with its commanding prescence and good looks, I have been a BMW & Audi driver for many years and to be honest wanted something different, the choice available in the market today is all a bit boring. I don’t run diesel as my personal vehicle so the larger engine which Infiniti had to offer did not cause me any problems. I wanted comfort, exceptional build quality and total reliability and this vehicle delivers it by the tonne. I have the G37S Coupe, the handling is something you have to experience yourself, pushed by the Nissan 370Z engine it has amazing performance and poise, I have to be honest and say its a big German competitor! watch out Audi! I have test driven the FX Crossover as well and I’m amazed again at the extraordinary quality. Bose sound system is fabulous.

RL, United States of America on the Infiniti M

This has a fantastic ride, smooth with a better design. The hood is a little bulbous and long, in comparison to its small G37 counterpart, to the point where the street view is slightly obstructed.

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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