Welcome to Business Car Manager
I was talking to Professor Cooke at the launch of his new research, Business Car Perceptions. He said he was concerned that small businesses lacked the knowledge to protect them from issues such as the new Corporate Manslaughter Act. Read more below.
Not so long ago, car leasing brokers had a rather shady image. But that perception is changing. The modern car broker is focused, like this magazine, on the needs of the small business. We have all the latest BVRLA-approved car brokers in our Useful Links – and Graham Prince on why you should consider one, below.
Ralph Morton - editor
HEADLINE NEWS
A new Business Car Perceptions report says 50% of owners don’t understand duty of care. Here’s the report; what you can do; plus details of the new Corporate Manslaughter Act.
ALSO IN THE NEWS
New Focus gets the Mondeo look. But the real story lies under the bonnet – and in your wallet: new diesel engines qualify for next year’s sub-121g/km low tax band.
Our reader survey is still running. And we want to hear from you. It takes seconds – and you could enjoy a Guy Salmon Mercedes SLK sports car for your feedback.
Ah, that’s the point. It looks like a standard 3. But the new car has BMW’s secret new elixir: EfficientDynamics. As Craig Pullen explains, that’s more power for less fuel.
ROAD TESTS
BMW did it with the MINI. And now Fiat is doing it with the 500: reincarnating a classic that’s fit for today. John Simister loved it. Read more here.
A Mercedes is a small business director’s favourite car. Well, here’s the latest Mercedes C-class designed for business but with a dash of flair. Read the test here.
ADVICE CENTRE
Worried about using a car broker for your business car? Then don’t be. The BVRLA now has an approval process. Graham Prince explains – and we have them all listed.
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