Articles by Simon Harris

First drive of the Master ZE reveals Renault has fleets ‘in mind’

Renault’s biggest van becomes more environmentally friendly with the introduction of an electric version. By Simon Harris

Nissan increases range on e-NV200 Acenta van without compromising design, first drive

The electric success of the Nissan e-NV200 Acenta makes other manufacturers sit up and take notice, first drive reveals.

Mercedes-Benz new pick up X-Class ticks all the workhorse boxes in first drive review

Simon Harris finds the new pick-up X-Class has Navara influences but it’s very much a Mercedes-Benz in terms of equipment and interiors.

First drive: All-new Ford Transit Custom

Five years down the line, Ford's Transit Custom introduces improvements that might not be immediately obvious, Simon Harris reports.

First drive: Volkswagen Crafter Startline

The Volkswagen Crafter has become more competitive for the 2018 model year, with the addition of new variants that boost its capability and broaden its appeal.

First drive: Volkswagen Caddy van review (gallery)

Running on compressed natural gas could be good for business but UK lack of refuelling points may block progress for the Volkswagen Caddy.

First drive: Renault Kangoo van review (gallery)

The Renault Kangoo has extended its range by half as much without a drop in payload or cargo volume.

First drive: Peugeot Partner and Citroën Berlingo van review (gallery)

Citroën and Peugeot between them take the lion’s share of the small van market, with the Berlingo and Partner, as discovered in our latest electric van review.

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter most reliable model in FN50 rankings, while Ford takes manufacturer title

Ford miscalculates fleet demand for FWD Transit