Is parking your crunch time?
30 January 2012
By Caroline Holmes, IAM
PARKING: for some business drivers it’s simple; for others it’s a nightmare – and can mean expensive damage to your car. The IAM’s Caroline Holmes provides
Renault puts its range on a diet for a bit more Va Va Voom!
27 January 2012
Trim levels simplified, too, with a choice of three grades
NEW Renault range focuses on seven core car and van models, plus its Z.E. electric vehicle range and the forthcoming
Avis gears up for your business as fastest growing rental company
27 January 2012
335 rental locations for business car and business van rental
AVIS car hire firm has quadrupled the number of rental outlets in the UK over the past 12 months.
Technology Package upgrades connectivity in Audi A6 and Audi A7 Sportback
26 January 2012
Better infotainment and safety features in new package for A6 and A7 Sportback
STAY better connected and safer on the road with Audi’s advanced new Technology Package for six-cylinder A6
The personal treatment for business users
26 January 2012
By Ralph Morton in conversation with Selwyn Cooper, national corporate operations manager, Volvo
SME business customers, along with low emissions cars with low company car tax, are at the heart
Brawned up but slimmed down – BMW’s thumping new M5
24 January 2012
BMW M5 V8 auto saloon business car review
Review: Richard Lofthouse
Avoiding whiplash injuries while driving on business
23 January 2012
By Caroline Holmes, IAM
WHIPLASH injuries can cause terrible hurt – but how can you minimise the possibility of being injured like this. The IAM’s Caroline Holmes has this advice
New business mileage rates
23 January 2012
MAKE sure that you are paying the correct business mileage rates to your company car drivers. That way you and they won’t incur any unnecessary – and unwanted – additional
Scrap merchant moves metal at a Canter – STEPHEN Kelbie explains why the Kelbie family scrap business has chosen a new 3.5-tonne Fuso Canter
20 January 2012
STEPHEN Kelbie explains why the Kelbie family scrap business has chosen a new 3.5-tonne Fuso Canter
DUNDEE-based scrap metal business Frank Kelbie has recently bought a Fuso Canter dropside. Director
629 – Do you use a salary sacrifice scheme?
20 January 2012
ACFO chairman Julie Jenner contacted me this afternoon – and it’s always a pleasure to hear from Julie – but apart from a quick chat what she wanted to know
Safer driving in the dark
20 January 2012
By Caroline Holmes, IAM
DRIVING at night can mean less traffic and better average journey times for business car drivers. But it brings its own hazards as well. The IAM’s
Join William Hague in the pool car club
17 January 2012
By Ralph Morton, editor
THE Foreign Secretary William Hague has lost the use of his ministerial car – and will now have to use public transport or a pool car
Save money while you drive
11 January 2012
By Caroline Holmes, IAM
SMARTER driving can cut carbon emissions and save you money, including some 15 per cent on fuel alone. Whatever type of business vehicle you drive –
Mazda takes aim at SME fleets
10 January 2012
WITH new cars backed up by new low emission SKYACTIV technology, Mazda is positioning itself to be a significant business car brand choice for small businesses and SME fleets. Business
Plan ahead for company car tax changes
10 January 2012
BE prepared for future changes to your company car tax bill as HMRC introduces changed benefit in kind rates. Editor Ralph Morton files this special report.
Efficient driving – saves you money
10 January 2012
CHANGING your driving style can make a fundamental difference to your fuel bill – and your safety, argues Business Car Manager’s editor, Ralph Morton.
You and your business: Kia
10 January 2012
Sara Pratten is in charge of the business-focused Kia push into the small business sector. Sara explains to editor Ralph Morton what the programme entails, and how it could benefit
Avoiding driver fatigue
10 January 2012
Driver fatigue is estimated to contribute to approximately 20% of road collisions. Although driving when fatigued may not be illegal, research suggests that it can be as dangerous as drink
Advice: How to buy a BMW 3 Series tax-free – By the Taxmole
10 January 2012
WE all know that if you buy a car through the company then you get a bit of a spanking from the local tax-man through company car tax just for
Advice: We’re a small company: what’s the best way to run our business cars?
10 January 2012
By Tim Heaton, accountant, The Tax Partnership It’s a familiar question – if complex. You run a small business – and you need a car for business. Should your company
