WORK pressures in the post recession economy – meeting appointments, squeezing more from less on timtables – are making business car drivers and business van drivers some of the most dangerous on the road.
Perhaps it comes as no surprise to learn that a fifth of business drivers break the speed limit.
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Matt Morton from Business Car Manager had the chance to test the sound of silence: Tata’s new Ace electric van. Here’s what he thought…
With no tailpipe emissions but a strong and rugged steel-manufactured chassis, the new Tata Ace provides excellent business van news for any city operator that wants to eliminate the London congestion charge, avoid Low Emission Zone (LEZ) charges, cut operating costs – and emissions.Tata is holding a special driving event in central London so that you can test this compact but tough workhorse for yourself on 14 March. You can register for the event here: Tata Ace EV ride and drive event.
So why should you want to find out more?
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Ralph Morton, Editor of Business Car Manager explains the change in tax for company car drivers, which will come into play this April.
OH dear. You’ve probably only just got your self-assessment in on time – (deep sigh of relief) – so I guess the prospect of yet more taxation news is unwelcome. My apologies.
But this April there is a tax change that might have gone unnoticed by you. And it involves your business car.
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Motor Codes, the automotive industry’s self-regulator, has begun its Garage of the Year competition. The addition of award categories reflecting large and small garages is new for 2012. That means a garage with five technicians stands just as much chance of winning as a franchise with 50!
The competition, now in its third year, is free to enter and is open to all garages and workshops in the UK.
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Here, Ralph Morton of Business Car Manager has had the chance to review the all-new Volvo V40. Volvo wants small business owners to ensure that the premium Volvo V40 hatchback is chosen in preference to an Audi A3, a BMW 1 Series and a VW Golf.
This is the first of a new breed of Volvo cars that features driver-centric technology. You know the sort – technology you can use instantly rather than reading the handbook. Twice.
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