Don’t let technology make you complacent
13 September 2010
THE driver should still be in control of the vehicle, despite the technology at hand to help, argues Arval’s fleet and road safety manager, Tracey Scarr.
494 – Boris Bikes and alternative transport
12 September 2010
LONDON Mayor, Boris Johnson, and his Boris Bikes scheme might be having some teething problems – such as not enough bike stations – but generally they must go in the
Fiat Doblo Maxi: stretched for greater volume
10 September 2010
Fiat Doblo Cargo Maxi test Review: Mark Bursa Fiat Doblo Cargo Maxi SX 2.0 MultiJet 16v Diesel Euro 5 What is it? LONG-WHEELBASE, standard roof version of all-new second generation
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9 September 2010
Ford Fiesta ECOnetic: fuel savings worth having when combined with contract hire Business Car Manager: Editor’s Blog FORD Fiesta: which model should you get? IF you were buying the Ford
Flexible hire business Northgate rebrands
9 September 2010
THE flexible van rental experts Northgate have decided to rebrand its entire network.
BMW 520d SE: tax-busting business car
8 September 2010
BMW 520d SE BMW 520d SE What is it? TAX-BUSTING addition to BMW’s new Mk6 5-Series range that remains a class act despite intense competition. Priced from £28,045. What’s hot?
Ford Fiesta: ECOnetic adds further economy
8 September 2010
Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 90PS DPF Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 90PS DPF What is it? THE Ford Fiesta – our best business buy supermini – in ultra economical
492 – Car spotting on the motorway
8 September 2010
FORTUNATELY, I’m not often on the motorways at 0730. But I realise for many of you this is a way of life. Nevertheless, it was intriguing to look around at
491 – Ford Galaxy proves a winner on many fronts
7 September 2010
The Galaxy boot: spacious and practical, it’s easy to fill up. There’s also an additional storage compartment in the boot floor Business Car Manager: Editor’s Blog USUALLY, when you see
490 – Honda aims to drive down company car tax
2 September 2010
HONDA – the car company can be a bit up and down sometimes. And recently, possibly more down than up. They once made cars for your granny. Think old
How do you work out company car tax?
1 September 2010
Benefit-in-kind payments on company cars I’VE been given a company car for the first time – a BMW 320d EfficientDynamics. I’m excited about getting the car, but I don’t fully
489 – Brighton Beach
30 August 2010
I’VE felt my Audi has been sadly neglected recently. A combination of a series of road test cars – and my wife taking the Audi away to visit friends in
Can a sole trader put lease rentals against tax?
27 August 2010
Sole trader car leasing tax question My partner runs a sole trader company and he would like to lease a vehicle. This would be a second vehicle and only used
488 – Vince Cable shows a racy side
26 August 2010
Business Secretary Vince Cable fulfills a long-held ambition: to get behind the wheel of an Aston Martin Business Car Manager: Editor’s Blog WE like Vince here at Business Car
487 – Will there be a change to accounting for contract hire?
24 August 2010
IF YOU’VE heard whispers that the end of contract hire as an off-balance sheet item is nigh – well, stop worrying now. There is a buzz out there about it
485 – My dad’s new Panda
23 August 2010
MY old man came over at the weekend with my mum and proudly showed me his new car: a Fiat Panda Eleganza. This is my dad’s second Panda – and
486 – Banks and customer care
23 August 2010
My landlord Peter Edney: says bank customer care remains a sham, especially after his latest letter from his bank’s relationship manager Business Car Manager: Editor’s Blog THE banks still don’t
Ford Transit Leader: Britain’s best-seller on a budget
23 August 2010
Ford Transit Leader test Review: Mark Bursa Ford Transit Leader 260 SWB LR What is it? SUB-£12,000 Transit version designed to give small businesses a low-cost entry point to the
484 – Green electricity powers Audi cars
21 August 2010
I’M A big fan of trains. I know I write about cars for my living – and love them I do – but that doesn’t stop me liking other
483 – Rental companies must meet disabled drivers’ needs
19 August 2010
Professor Peter Cooke presenting at a conference. Professor Cooke says rental companies should make sure they do not run foul of Disability Discrimination regulations Business Car Manager: Editor’s Blog A
