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1 week ago | 
fleetworld.co.uk | Alisdair Suttie
Volkswagen’s iconic California campervan recently debuted in seventh-gen form, moving from van underpinnings to a car platform and also gaining a wider range of powertrains. But can it hit the spot as a ‘home away from home’ for our intrepid road tester? Volkswagen California Coast 2.0 TDi 150 DSGList price (BiK): £69,240 (37%) CO2: 180g/km Economy: 41.5mpg Test efficiency: 44.7mpgThis slideshow requires JavaScript.
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2 weeks ago | 
fleetworld.co.uk | Alisdair Suttie
As plug-in hybrid demand continues to soar, Al Suttie tests the PHEV version of Kia’s Niro compact crossover. Kia Niro 3 1.6 GDi PHEVList price (BiK): £37,520 (12%) CO2: 21g/km Economy: 313.9mpg Test efficiency: 49.9mpgThis slideshow requires JavaScript. MondayKia has pretty much all the bases covered with the Niro, offering hybrid, plug-in hybrid and EV versions of its small hatch-ish SUV.
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3 weeks ago | 
fleetworld.co.uk | Alisdair Suttie
Fresh from his test of Mazda’s flagship CX-80 seven-seat SUV, Al Suttie tests the smaller but mechanically similar CX-60. Mazda CX-60 3.3D AWD HomuraList price (BiK): £52,295 (32%) CO2: 140g/km Economy: 53.3mpg Test efficiency: 48.3mpgThis slideshow requires JavaScript. MondaySame engine but a different Mazda SUV this week as the CX-80 3.3D we reported on last week is swapped for a CX-60 with the six-cylinder turbo diesel motor.
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3 weeks ago | 
autoexpress.co.uk | Shane Wilkinson |Alisdair Suttie
The top speeds of the fastest cars in the world are great for bragging rights but almost irrelevant in real life. On the road, and even most race tracks, there’s just not enough room to crank today’s most power-packed hypercars up towards their maximum velocity. The performance statistic that retains at least a measure of real world relevance is the classic acceleration time.
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3 weeks ago | 
autoexpress.co.uk | Alisdair Suttie
In the not too distant past, £10,000 could have bagged you a brand-new budget motor in the shape of an MG3 or Dacia Sandero. Rising prices mean this is sadly no longer the case, but on the plus side, the used car market still offers plenty of choice for £10k or less. Our experts have trawled through the classifieds to find the best cars for £10,000 or less on today’s market. From entertaining hot hatchbacks to luxury SUVs, there should be something for just about everybody.
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4 weeks ago | 
fleetworld.co.uk | Alisdair Suttie
Does Mazda’s new CX-80 flagship have what it takes to challenge the large SUV leaders? Al Suttie tests it out in top-notch 3.3D AWD Takumi guise. Mazda CX-80 3.3D AWD TakumiList price (BiK): £55,820 (35%) | CO2: 149g/km | Economy: 49.6mpg | Test efficiency: 43.3mpgThis slideshow requires JavaScript. MondayMy love of the Mazda MX-5 is no secret and I’ll also happily admit to a strong liking for the Japanese firm’s engineering-led design.
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1 month ago | 
fleetworld.co.uk | Alisdair Suttie
One of Range Rover’s more overlooked products, the handsome and luxurious Velar is thrust into the spotlight in a week’s road test with our man. Range Rover Velar Dynamic SE 3.0 V6List price (BiK): £62,850 (37%) CO2: 197g/km Economy: 37.5mpg Test efficiency: 36.6mpgThis slideshow requires JavaScript. MondayThe Range Rover Velar is easy to overlook. After all, if you’re a rapper or captain of industry you choose the full-size Range Rover and be done with it.
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1 month ago | 
fleetworld.co.uk | Alisdair Suttie
The plug-in hybrid version of Ford’s best-selling Transit Custom offers a stepping stone between the ICE and fully electric versions. Al Suttie tests it for a week. Ford Transit Custom Sport Plug-in HybridList price (BiK): £50,885 (£4,020 flat rate) CO2: 164g/km Economy: 39.2 miles / 166.2mpg weighted combined Test efficiency: 36.6mpgThis slideshow requires JavaScript. MondayI have to admit to a moment’s confusion this morning when I jumped into the Ford Transit that arrived earlier.
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1 month ago | 
fleetworld.co.uk | Alisdair Suttie
Fresh from its triumphs in the UK and World Car of the Year Awards, Kia’s EV3 electric crossover heads north of the border for Al Suttie to test out. Kia EV3 Air 81.4kWh FWDList price (BiK): £35,940 (2%) CO2: 0g/km Economy: 375 miles Test efficiency: 287 milesThis slideshow requires JavaScript. MondayFollowing a brief spell in a Kia EV3, it’s great to have one for a longer spell following its victory as UK Car of the Year earlier in 2025.
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1 month ago | 
evfleetworld.co.uk | Alisdair Suttie
By Alisdair Suttie / 44 seconds ago / Road Tests / No Comments
Fresh from its triumphs in the UK and World Car of the Year Awards, Kia’s EV3 electric crossover heads north of the border for Al Suttie to test out. Kia EV3 Air 81.4kWh FWDList price (BiK): £35,940 (2%) CO2: 0g/km Economy: 375 miles Test efficiency: 287 milesThis slideshow requires JavaScript.
