Smoking stains business vehicle values
25 June 2007
British Car Auctions, the vehicle auction company, warns that the impending smoking ban in public places could have unexpected repercussions for businesses.
Tough new road safety penalties
21 June 2007
Drivers using handheld mobile phones or not using a seatbelt are being targeted under new legislation introduced from 27 June.
New Ford Mondeo: a class apart
21 June 2007
Ford Mondeo Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Zetec 5dr What is it? The third and latest generation of the Ford Mondeo: uses Ford S-MAX platform so should be good to drive.
Free servicing on Volkswagen business vans
20 June 2007
Volkswagen is offering a free servicing package on its business vans – but tied into a finance lease.
Peugeot 207 GTI: crackerjack engine
18 June 2007
Peugeot 207 GTI THP 175 Peugeot 207 1.6 GTI THP 175 3dr What is it? Latest hot hatch from Peugeot to try and emulate iconic 205 GTI. Uses same 1.6-litre
Leon Cupra: value for money sporting hatch
18 June 2007
SEAT Leon Cupra SEAT Leon 2.0T FSI Cupra 5dr What is it? The latest sports model to join the Leon five-door hatchback range. Similar in size to the VW Golf,
BMW 5-series Touring: cultured estate
18 June 2007
BMW 523i 2.5 SE Touring BMW 523i 2.5 SE Touring What is it? Launched in March 2007, revised 5-series offers latest BMW EfficientDynamics technology. This delivers a car with the
The law and EU drivers
18 June 2007
EU drivers’ hours: 56 hour weekly driving time EU rules governing driver hours only apply to most heavy commercial vehicles over 3.5 tonnes. They cover journeys within the UK and
The law and tachographs
18 June 2007
The majority of heavy commercial vehicles over 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight must be fitted with am EU-approved tachograph. This can include vans such as the Ford Transit or Mercedes
Eos: VW
18 June 2007
VW Eos Coupe-Cabriolet Volkswagen Eos 2.0-litre FSI Sport Coupe-Cabriolet What is it? A coupe that turns into a cabriolet, thanks to a clever folding metal roof. It
Nissan Qashqai: the alternative hatchback
14 June 2007
Nissan Qashqai Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi Acenta What is it? Qashqai: tough and compact for the city; sleek and agile for long journeys. It
How we run our business cars
12 June 2007
Helen Glanville and Kay Oliver run a media training and pr company called Hawkeyemedia. But their individual business car and travel requirements are quite different.
How we run our business cars
12 June 2007
Helen Glanville and Kay Oliver run a media training and pr company called Hawkeyemedia. But their individual business car and travel requirements are quite different.
The law and travelling abroad
11 June 2007
All business vehicles must carry their vehicle registration document when travelling abroad. However, this does not apply if the vehicle is a daily rental business car; or the
What is road risk management? – By Diarmuid Fahy, fleet risk manager, ING Car Lease
11 June 2007
THE Health and Safety Executive’s “Driving at Work” guidelines give a very clear instruction about managing road risk. Employers must take “all reasonably practicable precautions” to protect their employees while
How I run my business pickups
8 June 2007
Business owner Mark Cornford has financed his four new Ford Ranger pickups through a special contract hire deal with Lombard Vehicle Management.
Honda FR-V: family case for business package
8 June 2007
Honda FR-V Honda FR-V 1.8 i-VTEC ES What is it? A mild facelift for the six-seater compact MPV from Honda. This means you get grey grille slats, extra cubbies in
New standards help businesses reduce environmental impact
8 June 2007
A new guide from GE and the latest technology from National Car Rental are two ways of helping small businesses provide greener transport for their staff.
Classy Mercedes roadster
6 June 2007
Mercedes SLK 2dr roadster Mercedes-Benz SLK 200 Roadster What is it? It may not stop traffic in the way its predecessor did, but the SLK is still a smart piece
Update for rugged Shogun
4 June 2007
New Mitsubishi Shogun Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2 DI-DC LWB Elegance auto What is it? Extensively revised Shogun has around 70 per cent new parts and is being positioned as a sturdy,
