Car News
Ford’s S-MAX voted New Fleet Car of the Year
The Ford S-MAX took the BusinessCar Awards’ New Fleet Car of the Year prize at an exclusive ceremony for the fleet industry’s top executives – the people responsible for running the cars powering British business.
Do you prefer Sam or Samantha?
It is the concern shared by many when buying a car: pushy salesmen who are driven by the size of their wallet. Women in particular can therefore sometimes feel intimidated, and many prefer to be accompanied to a retailer by either a friend, relative or partner.
Hummer goes global with new H3 model
The HUMMER brand goes global with the introduction of the HUMMER H3.
Land Rover means business
Land Rover has scooped two accolades for Best Small 4x4 and Best Large 4x4 in the annual BusinessCar awards, voted for by readers of BusinessCar magazine.
Jaguar XJ voted Luxury Car of the Year in the 2006 BusinessCar Awards
The Jaguar XJ has been named ‘Luxury Car of the Year’ for the second consecutive year at the BusinessCar Awards 2006. Voted solely by BusinessCar readers, the Jaguar XJ was first choice over competition from BMW, Audi and Lexus.
Nissan and Renault Trucks sign distribution agreement for the Maxity
Nissan and Renault Trucks signed a distribution agreement for the Renault Maxity light duty vehicle, thus confirming the memorandum of understanding announced last February.
The case for cash v company cars
As companies increasingly offer employees a choice between a company car or hard cash, Skoda has produced guidelines to assist confused business executives in finding the best solution for their pockets.
Next phase in Ricardo collaboration with SAIC
Following a highly successful twenty month period of development by Ricardo 2010 Consultants Ltd (a Ricardo subsidiary set up solely for this purpose), both of new products for SAIC Motor Company as well as of a world-class engineering organisation, SAIC is now ready to take ownership of this venture as planned and has advised Ricardo of its intention to do so over the coming months.
Kwik-Fit helps Britain’s motorists start 2007 on firm financial footing
While Britain counts the cost of the festive season many will be dismayed to hear that experts predict British motorists will spend around £1.1 billion1 per month in 2007 on car parts and labour. That’s some £412 per month, per car owned in the UK. So motorists might well be pleased to hear that Kwik-Fit is offering up to 30% off everything until 3 February.
The Simpsons go green with latest Euro 4 and 5 Volvo trucks
Sheffield-based fresh produce distribution company R W Simpson has decorated one of their latest SCR technology-equipped Euro 4 Volvo FH trucks with a striking series of air-brush murals featuring characters from the famous cartoon series, ‘The Simpsons’.
Team Repsol Mitsubishi Ralliart claims Dakar Rally victory using Ricardo transmission
For the fifth year in succession a Ricardo transmission has been used by Team Repsol Mitsubishi Ralliart in the successful defence of its winning position at Dakar, the world’s toughest and most famous off-road rally.
Manheim adds Saltash Car Auctions to its UK network
Manheim has announced the acquisition of Saltash Car Auctions in Cornwall.
Health and Safety are key fleet concerns for 2007
Health and safety issues are still the most important concerns facing company fleet managers in 2007 according to a new survey by Lex, the UK’s largest car leasing company.
4x4 giants come bottom in ‘world’ reliability study
Off-road specialist, Jeep, has come bottom in arguably the world’s largest ever study into car reliability, just ahead of another 4x4-maker, Land Rover.
Ice freezes Britain’s passion for driving
An icy winter is set to put the brakes on a third of the nation’s motorists, according to new research by car care company Comma.