Recession, residuals and used car operations
30 November 1999
A new report on used cars has been launched by auction house BCA.
The report has been written by Professor Peter Cooke. It
Fuel card boost for small business
30 November 1999
Members of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) can now benefit from free fixed price fuel cards and preferential prices on diesel.
The Fuelcard Company, one of the UK
Small businesses miss out on large company practice
30 November 1999
SMALL businesses account for 4.7 million firms in the UK. However, they are more vulnerable during the downturn.
The number of UK businesses that are expected to fail in 2009 will
MINI chases down the Fiat 500
30 November 1999
THE new MINI First might feature some slightly dodgy plastic hubcaps; there’s no air conditioning; and engine power is down to 75hp. But with a price tag of L10,950 some
New Focus cuts running costs
30 November 1999
FORD will launch a Focus model with stop-start technology that qualifies for 100% first year writing down allowances.
Start-stop technology now with auto gearbox
30 November 1999
AUDI has launched start-stop automatic versions of its A3 hatchback model. It is the first such application of the economy saving start-stop technology with an auto in the premium sector.
Driving instructors targeted under new law
30 November 1999
SELF-EMPLOYED driving instructors can be removed immediately from the Register of Approved Driving Instructors following the Royal Assent of a new law.
The new law –
Google connectivity maps out Audi tech lead
30 November 1999
SMALL business luxury chauffeur firms and successful business owners will both benefit from improved navigation facilities in the all-new Audi A8.
Audi’s new luxury car will feature optional Google information services
All-new Mercedes E-Class estate starts below £30,000
30 November 1999
THE estate version of the Mercedes E-Class estate has now gone on sale offering class-leading load capacity in the premium estate sector.
The large and stylish estate features standard self-levelling suspension
BMW opens up to small businesses
30 November 1999
SMALL companies running from as few as one company car can now benefit from a new BMW Partnership programme and a dedicated business manager.
The new programme reverses BMW’s previously arm’s
New model dips Jaguar XF under £30k price level
30 November 1999
SMALL business owners and directors wanting some of Jaguar’s XF action now have the choice of a 3.0-litre V6 petrol Luxury model priced at
Big Audi downsizes on fuel consumption
30 November 1999
AUDI’S huge seven-seater Q7 is downsizing on emissions but upsizing on efficiency.
The increased efficiency is part of a programme of 2011 model year changes for the Audi Q7 SUV.
These changes
Faster compensation for people injured in road accidents
30 November 1999
SOME half a million people injured in road accidents will receive quicker compensation.
A new streamlined compensation process started on 30 April, 2010.
It will, says the Association of British Insurers (ABI)
Small businesses aim for greener company cars
30 November 1999
HYBRIDS, fuel-efficient cars and even electric vehicles are all on the wish list of small businesses as part of ambitious ‘going green’ plans, says an SME report from fuel and
Volvo launches A4 Avant rival
30 November 1999
VOLVO wants to appeal more to business car drivers and small business owners – and has now launched an all-new Volvo V60 sports wagon to complement the recently revealed S60
EXCLUSIVE! All-new Hyundai muscles in on Ford Mondeo
30 November 1999
HYUNDAI is expanding its business appeal with the launch of an all-new i40 model to rival the Ford Mondeo.
Although we can’t show you pictures yet, the new saloon and estate
13% company car tax Passat for under L20k
30 November 1999
FROM January 2011, company car drivers can have a Passat saloon outside their house for under L20,000
See the bad weather hold ups before you leave the office
30 November 1999
EVER thought, as you slow up for what looks like a long queue of traffic, that you should have just checked the route before you left the office?
Traffic hold ups
2010 finance offers on Mercedes C-Class
30 November 1999
A REVISED Mercedes C-Class is on the way next year, but there is still time to take advantage of deals on the existing model as Mercedes prepare to clear stocks
