Petrol and diesel vans are likely to be used by fleets for rural journeys and motorways but business car users are most likely to rely on evs for any trip. Few businesses are considering the type of journeys being taken, for example – rural, urban and motorway – when electrifying their company car fleets, according to new research. The 2023 Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer shows that among … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Honda e Advanced
The power of dreams is going electric with the Honda e. As if to really differentiate the design from anything which has gone before as the company begins its transition to full electric power, the Honda e is a completely new model from the ground up. Honda e is meant to be a commuting car so its battery size, motor and performance have been engineered for this purpose, rather … [Read more...]
Older drivers love to use their cars
Uswitch insurance comparison site says a quarter of us would give up our cars to help the environment. The results also reveal how age and location have huge impacts on how we feel about making sacrifices to help the environment. Meanwhile, the RAC Foundation has backed a report from the New Weather Institute think tank suggesting large 4x4 SUVs should not be bought and used in major … [Read more...]
New Fiat 500L is appealing but struggles
The 500L launched in 2013 in the UK was an extension of the new generation Fiat 500 city car launched in 2007. That generation was a modern interpretation of the original Fiat 500, also known as The Cinquecento, launched 60 years ago in 1957. The family was further extended in 2015 with the introduction of the Fiat 500X Crossover. The Fiat 500L was introduced as a five seater MPV … [Read more...]