The most popular car with small business managing directors is a Mercedes.
21% of MDs choose a Mercedes.
The next most popular is a Volvo (14%) followed by an Audi (12%).
The
The penalty for using a hand-held mobile phone while driving will increase.
It will now include three penalty points and a L60 fixed penalty fine.
The same fines also apply to drivers
A new HDi diesel engine, in two states of tune, replaces current Berlingo diesels for better driveability.
The Ford S-Max has been voted European Car of the Year 2007.
The sporty seven-seater was launched last June. Prices range from L16,995 to L21,995.
Ford’s Transit also won the International Van
A new law requires vans over 3.5 tonnes to be retrofitted with a speed limiter. The law comes into force in January 2007. It affects Euro 3 diesel commercial vehicles
Businesses operating in London have the opportunity to save over L2000 per year
A director in charge of a small business wants a company car.
The alternative of taking cash and running a private car comes a distinct second.
The average spent on a
A survey conducted by consumer car test magazine What Car? said the most reliable car was a Honda Accord.
The Honda Civic was second, followed by the Lexus IS model. There
Businesses should consider the
A new BMW 3-series Convertible will be available from March 2007.
It will feature a hard-top folding roof. A first for BMW, which usually favours fabric roofs.
The vehicle also has a
Drivers failing to pay the Congestion Charge make central London the worst area for driving fines. Nearly 5000 penalty notices were issued.
The second worst area was also London. The majority
Toyota’s panel van has revised engines, new front-end styling and a better interior.
For successful entrepreneurs wanting something different from a Porsche 911 – this is it.
The new Audi R8 isn
The revised Peugeot Boxer range goes on sale this month, with prices starting from £15,150.
Congestion charging, or pay by mile, is being considered in the West Midlands.
It is part of a range of solutions to a 22 per cent growth in traffic by 2021.
Such
The new Honda Civic Type S is a sporty three-door version of the Civic hatchback.
It has retuned suspension to match its sporting nature.
Prices start at L14,000 and rise
Daily rental firm National Car Rental has upgraded carhirebooker.com. Small businesses using this online facility will gain improved functionality and cost control. Carhirebooker.com now incorporates a workflow function. When a
The cost of the MoT fee will increase in November.
The maximum charge will rise to L50.35. Many garages will continue to charge less than this.
”The MOT is a valuable test
The West Midlands is the country
Keeping accurate data on business trip is crucial to satisfy tax inspection requirements.
But for many small businesses, it can be easily overlooked.
However, a simple recording device has been
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