Road Tests
Prius: What's new with the original green machine?
Fifteen years since its launch and the Prius has gone from a single model to a full family of hybrids. Angela Pisanu test drives two of the latest additions: the Prius Plug-In and the seven‑seat Prius+
Volvo 40 SE: a safe bet?
High-tech safety features, strong performance, low emissions – and staggering fuel economy, GreenFleet’s strapping Roland Rendell predicts the Volvo V40 will be a hit with fleet buyers.
Fiat 500 twin air: in need of some colour therapy?
Fiat have boosted the iconic 500’s personality even further with new ‘Colour Therapy’ models designed to bring back the spirit of the ‘70s. Ian Bond hops behind the wheel to see how it performs
The Smart choice
Agile, easy to park, fuel efficient, it doesn’t take long for Ian Bond to realise the benefits of driving a small city car.
A realistic electric option for van man
Roland Rendell climbs inside the Maxi Crew variant of the GreenFleet Award winning Renault Kangoo Z.E. and finds it to be roomy, rangey and responsive
Life in a Leaf
With an exterior that doesn’t scream “I’m electric”, plenty of space inside and long term cost benefits, the electric Nissan LEAF’s got a lot to give the fleet market, finds Roland Rendell
Diesel hybrid enters the Lion's Den
Well-upholstered road tester Roland Rendell gives Peugeot’s new diesel hybrid the GreenFleet treatment and chews over its extras with his old mucker none other than Fifth Gear’s Jonny Smith
Alfa's DNA - An automatic choice on new Giulietta
Ian Bond puts the Alfa Romeo Giulietta TCT hatchback through is GreenFleet paces and thoroughly enjoys the ride.
The only way is up!
Volkswagen’s new super-mini is climbing high up the charts already. Once he got capacious hands on it, GreenFleet’s Roland Rendell couldn’t help but be impressed with its size, and to spice things up a bit has hidden eight song titles containing the word ‘up’ in his review. Email them over to the man himself - rendell@greenfleet.net - and you could be in with a chance of winning a Garmin Sat Nav.
In-fluence-ing the EV market
Renault’s EV Saloon arrives from across the channel to be met by the our herculean jolly green giant test driver, Roland Rendell
A new era for electric
After ten days around London in the new Ampera, Roland Rendell reckons range extending technology will become all the rage - and Vauxhall’s latest innovation will take some beating.
Panda Pops
Roland Rendell is sent back to the 80s by a car that really gives you the feel-good factor.
Fiat gets the gold with new Fiorino adventure
Roland Rendell gets to grips with the latest small van to roll off of the Italian production line, with a fresh look and new Euro 5 engine.
Jumbo Combo
GreenFleet’s larger than life reporter Roland Rendell squeezes in to Vauxhall’s new face-lifted Combo and is mightily impressed with its size as the biggest van in its class.