Welcome to Business Car Manager
Tax changes this April will impact on your bank balance. New company car rules mean many drivers will pay more in tax for their business cars. However, there’s a way to pay less. Get a car that qualifies for the new 10% low-emission tax band. I’ve outlined the changes in our lead story below, while Sam Hardy has been testing a new ‘10%’ car – the latest Audi A3.
Another important new car debut – this time it’s the all-new Honda Accord. We’ve first pictures of it. It’s still recognisably an Accord – but with added appeal. Talking of Honda, Graham Twist has added a blog on his experiences with his company CR-V. Check it out here.
Ralph Morton - editor
HEADLINE NEWS
From April, there’s a new 10% company car tax band. It offers the opportunity to save on tax. But other tax bands are going up. Editor Ralph Morton reports.
ALSO IN THE NEWS
These are the first pictures of the striking new Honda Accord. It promises greater desirability, a better drive, more tax-efficient engines, and a more premium feel.
The new Berlingo is a bigger van than its predecessor. But Citroen is adding greater versatility with the choice of two body lengths. Full load carrying capacities here.
The re-designed Ford Focus opens up to the elements with this new retractable hardtop Coupe-Carbriolet. It goes on sale in May, just in time for summer sunshine.
ROAD TESTS
This people carrier from Mazda might be called the 5, but it seats seven, drives sharply and offers good value. Peter McSean reports on Mazda’s updated S-MAX rival.
Audi’s latest A3 model meets the new tax changes head-on – with emissions under the 120g/km barrier. But does going this green spoil the fun? Sam Hardy reports.
ADVICE CENTRE
Adding maintenance to contract hire bumps up the monthly cost. So is it worth it? Or is it an expensive disguise for servicing? Mike Lloyd explains the benefits.
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