New-look VW Passat on sale from mid-October
30 November 1999
THE Volkswagen Passat is a benchmark for so many company cars. And now there’s a new one.
Launched at the Paris Motor Show, VW says it plans Passat Mk7 to keep
Keeping track of drivers’ business mileage
30 November 1999
THE experts at expense management company, GlobalExpense, say that their research has uncovered 20% of expense-claiming employees admit to exaggerating their expenses, with business mileage the most likely to be
Bags of business appeal for new Focus
30 November 1999
THE new Ford Focus goes on sale from March 2011 with prices starting at L15,995.
The new car is crammed with high-tech features that are sure to appeal to drivers and
All-new Mercedes SLK promises mood-change roof technology
30 November 1999
THIS is our first sight of the new SLK, Mercedes’ popular roadster.
Apart from looking dramatically different
Ford Transit is most reliable van…
30 November 1999
NO WONDER the Transit is king among van users – it’s also the most reliable on the market, too.
Nissan’s new-look family hatch
30 November 1999
This is the dynamic new look of the Nissan Qashqai.
It will go on sale in February 2007 after its debut at the Paris Show (late September).
The Qashqai is a
Carhirebooker improves rental management
30 November 1999
Daily rental firm National Car Rental has upgraded carhirebooker.com. Small businesses using this online facility will gain improved functionality and cost control. Carhirebooker.com now incorporates a workflow function. When a
Calculator adds up low carbon route
30 November 1999
A carbon calculator has been created to help business travellers choose low carbon travel options.
It compares the carbon costs of travel at the point of booking, alongside the financial cost.
Mileage allowances on the rise
30 November 1999
Over the last six years, the number of businesses using a mileage allowance for business travel has doubled.
Instead of a company-provided business car, increasing numbers of businesses prefer to pay
How do you run your business vehicles?
30 November 1999
We would like to hear from you. Why?
Because we want to make Business Car Manager even more relevant to you.
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And what about your
Coming soon
30 November 1999
September arrivals
- Honda Accord Sport GT (see road test)
- Honda Accord 2.2i-CTDi SE (<a href="https://www.businessmotoring.co.uk/pages/roadtests.asp?id=140" title="see road test for Honda
Fiat 500 named Car of the Year
30 November 1999
The Fiat 500 is the international Car of the Year.
The Fiat beat the Mazda2 (second) and Ford Mondeo (third).
There are 58 specialist motoring judges that decide the winner.
To be
New low-tax Audi A3 launched
30 November 1999
A new Audi A3 TDI has been launched with 119g/km CO2 emissions.
These are clean enough to qualify for the sub-121g/km low-tax band in 2007/08.
Cars with CO2 emissions of
Upgraded V6 diesel engine for Audi Q7
30 November 1999
A revised 3.0-litre V6 turbo diesel engine is available in the seven-seat Audi Q7 SUV model.
The latest V6 TDI engine boosts power.
It rises from 233PS to 240PS.
And significantly
Coupe styling for new VW Passat CC
30 November 1999
Volkswagen is launching this all-new VW Passat model: the CC.
Featuring four-door practicality but graceful coupe-styling, the new VW Passat CC promises style with practicality.
The new VW Passat CC is longer
New Ford Fiesta unveiled
30 November 1999
The all-new Ford Fiesta will feature dramatic coupe looks and Ford’s
New Audi A3 Cabriolet prices start from £20,750
30 November 1999
The all-new Audi A3 Cabriolet will cost from £20,750.
It is the first time Audi has produced a compact open top car.
The Audi A3 Cabriolet joins the A4 Cabriolet and TT
New Honda Accord Tourer pricing
30 November 1999
The new Honda Accord Tourer estate will be priced from L20,560 when the model goes on sale in September: L1300 more than the equivalent Accord saloon.
There will be three grades:
Revised A-Class on sale from July
30 November 1999
Mercedes has revised its three- and five-door A-Class range.
The updated Mercedes A-Class goes on sale from 17 July.
There are no price increases over the outgoing Mercedes A-Class hatchback. But
