SMEs in the market for company cars
30 November 1999
THE difficulties endured by many small businesses are beginning to lift, it seems, as 26% of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) say they are in the market for a
New Fiat 500 TwinAir sets new mpg standards
30 November 1999
IF you’re fans of the Fiat 500 – and we are here at Business Car Manager – then there’s a new model that’s bound to appeal.
It’s the new TwinAir
Online fleet management designed for small businesses
30 November 1999
IF YOU’VE always wanted more control over the business cars your small business runs, but resorted to a spreadsheet because you couldn’t find a suitable program to help you, then
Audi A1 named What Car? Car of the Year
30 November 1999
YOU might not even have seen a model on the road
Vans Direct takeover means better service for small businesses
30 November 1999
Van broker Vans Direct has a new management board and its sights set on serving the business market better.
New Honda CR-V
30 November 1999
This is the curvaceous and all-new CR-V. It promises to deliver a more sophisticated and saloon-like driving experience yet provide 4×4 practicality.
It features improved equipment levels and Honda
New engines for new Mini
30 November 1999
The new-look Mini was shown for the first time at the Paris Motor Show.
Although the design looks strikingly familiar, every panel has been changed.
For drivers of company cars, the good
Three points and fine for using hand-held mobile
30 November 1999
The penalty for using a hand-held mobile phone while driving will increase.
It will now include three penalty points and a L60 fixed penalty fine.
The same fines also apply to drivers
Businesses face company car fuel rate cut
30 November 1999
The advisory fuel rates, paid on company car fuel used, have been reduced
Updated looks for most popular Volvos
30 November 1999
The compact Volvo estate V50 Sportwagon now features a bolder and sportier front end.
There are also redesigned rear lights with LED light emitting diode brake lights.
The saloon S40 model also
New Peugeot 308 launches
30 November 1999
The new Peugeot 308 hatchback launches in September.
It replaces the 307 hatchback.
The 308 will be the launch point of the new range of
Honda wins leasing company vote for reliability
30 November 1999
Honda is the most reliable car manufacturer.
And the Honda Accord is the most reliable car.
The Honda Civic was the fourth most reliable car – making Honda the only manufacturer
New Honda Civic SE+ launched
30 November 1999
Honda has launched a special variant of its Civic hatchback.
The Honda Civic SE+ costs just L14,900 on-the-road.
The sporty-looking SE+ features 16-inch alloy wheels with body-coloured skirts and a spoiler.
Power comes
Astra is top choice for Lex customers
30 November 1999
The Vauxhall Astra is the number one company car choice from the UK’s largest leasing customer database, Lex.
Lex runs a fleet of over 258,000 cars and vans.
The Astra displaced the
Corporate manslaughter: 1 in 4 small businesses at risk?
30 November 1999
More than as 1 in 4 small businesses could find themselves at risk of breaching the law when the new Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act comes into force next
Misfuelling problem continues to grow
30 November 1999
Putting the wrong fuel in your car is on the increase.
The AA says the number of misfuels has doubled over the last 10 years to 150,000 annually.
Some of
Stay alert to hayfever drowsiness
30 November 1999
Business drivers taking medication to combat hayfever should stay alert to the effects of drowsiness.
As summer approaches pollen count levels soar.
Over the counter antihistamines can alleviate hayfever symptoms.
But they may
Honda Civic Hybrid wins green award
30 November 1999
The Honda Civic Hybrid is the greenest small family car on sale in Britain.
So says the Environmental Transport Association (ETA) in its Green Car Awards 2008.
The ETA named the best
New Ford Fiesta brings lower running costs
30 November 1999
The new Ford Fiesta goes on sale this October.
The new Fiesta
will be cheaper to run than the current model, says Ford.
It will also be better to drive and
