Welcome to Business Car Manager
More legislation for small business owners. It’s the new Corporate Manslaughter Act, which comes into force this April. Essentially, it makes you responsible for the cars your staff drive on business, whether they are owned by your business or by your staff. The conclusions from a reader survey by National Car Rental with BusinessCarManager.co.uk suggest one in four businesses could be at risk.
Back in the eighties, I drove a battered Mini; my rather better-off friend drove a new VW Scirocco – the car of my motoring aspirations. I’ve always loved the Volkswagen coupe and now it’s back for more. But what colour? Choosing the correct paint for your car can increase its value, says a new report. Fortunately, it looks like I made the right decision on my Honda CR-V…
Ralph Morton - editor
HEADLINE NEWS
If your business encourages staff to use their private cars for work, then yes, you are – as many as one in four, according to our survey with National. More here.
ALSO IN THE NEWS
The Volkswagen coupe is back, reincarnated from the seventies with advanced chassis dynamics, a turbo engine, and a healthy dose of VW practicality.
The new iQ: it’s tiny, under three metres long. But it can carry four people. After the MINI and Fiat 500, could the iQ be the next big thing in small cars?
That’s how little the Audi TT TDI could cost in company car tax each month. The new diesel coupe is amazingly tax-efficient. Yet still does 0-62mph in 7.5 seconds.
ROAD TESTS
If you want a Mondeo-sized business car that’s low on tax, well built and holds its value better than the Ford, test drive the new Mazda 6 diesel says Ralph Morton.
Part workhorse, part SUV – the Mitsubishi L200 Warrior double-cab gives you both in one stylish package. Peter McSean reports from the Warrior’s leather cab.
ADVICE CENTRE
Decreasing company car emissions will lower your business running costs – and staff tax bills. The Energy Saving Trust is offering free emission-reducing advice.
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