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Scottish councils turn a new LEAF

Local authorities in Scotland have started to introduce the all-electric Nissan LEAF to their fleets in a bid to cut carbon emissions and improve air quality. NHS Tayside, Dundee City Council, Perth & Kinross Council and Dumfries and Galloway Council have [...]

Vauxhall Ampera goes (car) clubbing

The Vauxhall Ampera is to become the first range-extended model in the UK to join a car club. Vauxhall’s newly-launched model is to join the world’s biggest car sharing network as part of a six month pilot partnership with Zipcar. [...]

No MoT necessary for classic cars from November

Classic cars will not be required to undergo MoT tests under new rules effective from this November. Vehicles manufactured before 1960 will be exempted from the MoT test from November 18 2012; a move intended to reduce costs for owners. [...]

New partnership formed for Speedy replacement deal

Lex Autolease and Hertz have struck a deal to deliver a replacement vehicle programme for Speedy Services. The partnership will provide Speedy Services with exclusive access to 18 short term rental Ford Transit 350 LWB dropside vans, purpose built to [...]

Inchcape honours BCA Peterborough with inaugural award

British Car Auctions’ Peterborough team has been awarded the first ever award from Inchcape Retail for outstanding achievement. The new quarterly award will be presented by the Inchcape Retail franchise dealer group to the remarketing centre or team that goes [...]

Volkswagen relaunches fleet website with sketchy new look

A new website from Volkswagen Fleet Services aims to slash the time and expenditure of creating company car policies. Redesigned in response to customer focus groups last year, VW says its fleet website has been given a shake-up to reflect [...]

Skoda goes the extra mile for Great Ormond Street

Skoda’s Fleet Sales team strapped on their trainers for charity recently as they endured a 100km slog as part of the London 2 Brighton Challenge. Leaving the start line in Richmond at 10.45am on Saturday 12 May, the six-strong team [...]

Transport for London tells FTA delegates to be prepared

‘Be prepared for the unexpected’; this was the simple message from Transport for London at an FTA event for freighters and transport companies operating in and around the capital during the 2012 Olympics. Speaking at the third and final Freight [...]

Coalition forms to fight back 80mph proposals

A number of charities have come together to form a new coalition in a bid to resist the introduction of 80mph motorways. Led by road safety charity Brake, the coalition – comprising the Campaign for Better Transport, Greenpeace, Roadpeace, Road [...]

Japan embraces Sofico

Car leasing software provider Sofico has been accepted as an associate member of Tokyo Automotive Leasing Association (TALA). Belgium-based Sofico – which specialises in software solutions for automotive finance, leasing and fleet management companies – has become the second non-Japanese [...]

Two more operators join FTA’s Van Excellence

Morrison Utilities and Amey are the latest companies to secure accreditation under the Freight Transport Association’s Van Excellence scheme. The two civil engineering businesses have successfully demonstrated that their fleet management and compliance systems can meet the Code of Van [...]

New fuel thrifty engines for Vauxhall vans

Vauxhall is to introduce a more fuel efficient 1.4L petrol engine to some of its commercial vehicles. Available in L1H1 and L2H1 body types, the new 95PS Euro 5-compliant Combo unit comes with start/stop technology, returning 40.3mpg and achieving CO2 [...]

LOTUS consumer reviews

Dale, Fife and Kinross Shires on the Lotus Evora

I recently had the pleasure of driving the new Lotus Evora. The handling was sublime, the power, what can I say? The Lotus has power like a £200,000 car. I would highly recommend that you buy the Lotus Evora. It’s the best drive you will have this year.

Clive, Surrey on the Lotus 2-Eleven

Only 100 of these beauties are going to be made each year, which should keep resale values high. Although I’d like to say I own mine I lease it, which, if like me you’re interested in day track and like driving supercars is a very affordable way of doing it! Razor sharp steering and a 1.8 Toyota supercharged engine will have you grinning from ear to ear and a top speed of 150 will keep it plastered on your face!! BRILLIANT!

Miles, Cambridgeshire on the Lotus Elise

The only car you can buy that is a full blooded performance sports car that is practical and cost effective enough to drive everyday. Extremely responsive and powerful, I’d rather zip around in this than plod in a BMW any day!

Reece, Kent on the Lotus Europa S

This car has everything, speed, fabulous handling and real comfort. Just beautiful!

Tim, Rutland on the Lotus Exige

Stunning looks and power are what this car is about. It’s built for performance and boy can it go. Perfect driving position although the seats are very snug fitting. Comes with a CD player as standard but don’t expect to be able to hear anything above the engine, which is music to my ears anyway. Beautiful car but, built for speed not comfort.

Jeremy , Sussex on the Lotus Elise

One of the most tactile and rewarding cars you can buy, a lot more practical than a 7 and far better to drive than any hot hatch. Great on road, awesome on the track. Surprisingly reliable save for head gasket failure on the K series engine. Any car fan owes it to themselves to own one at some point.

The latest road tests

Chevrolet Aveo - With an exterior and cabin redesigned with the young-at-heart, style-conscious driver in mind, the second generation Aveo aims to build on what made its predecessor so popular with one of the cleanest [...]

Suzuki Swift - The 2012 incarnation of Suzuki’s Swift Sport gets more power, a 6-speed transmission, improved fuel consumption, more speed, sharper handling, some styling tweaks and a fair bit of kit. On paper it’s [...]

SEAT Exeo - For those who can get over the whole old Audi A4 thing, the Exeo has plenty to offer with a pinsharp executive feel and burly performance. [...]

Porsche 911 - While some will claim it’s hard to spot a new Porsche 911, the latest and fourth completely new car in its model history, is worth looking out for. It’s a little longer and lower, though crucially no [...]

Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - The Mercedes SL is now into sixth generation and this is the first to make almost complete use of aluminium for the structure and bodywork. Weight is down by 140kg, which allows for surprisingly good [...]

Audi S4 Avant - The revised fourth-generation Audi A4 hit the showrooms in March 2012, and sitting close to the top of the 110 model A4 range are four, high-power S4 versions – two saloons and two Avants. With 333 ho [...]

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