Smoking stains business vehicle values
British Car Auctions, the vehicle auction company, warns that the impending smoking ban in public places could have unexpected repercussions for businesses.
British Car Auctions, the vehicle auction company, warns that the impending smoking ban in public places could have unexpected repercussions for businesses.
Drivers using handheld mobile phones or not using a seatbelt are being targeted under new legislation introduced from 27 June.
Volkswagen is offering a free servicing package on its business vans - but tied into a finance lease.
EU drivers' hours: 56 hour weekly driving timeEU rules governing driver hours only apply to most heavy commercial vehicles over 3.5 tonnes. They cover journeys within the UK and the EU. The rules also cover light commercial vehicles with towing trailers. If the maximum gross weights of towing vehicle and trailer exceed 3.5 tonnes, then the rules apply. The new [...]
The majority of heavy commercial vehicles over 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight must be fitted with an EU-approved tachograph. This can include vans such as the Ford Transit or Mercedes Sprinter. For vehicles first registered on or after 01 May 2006 these tachographs must be digital.The requirement for digital tachographs is to ensure compliance with EU drivers hours. For vehicles [...]
A new guide from GE and the latest technology from National Car Rental are two ways of helping small businesses provide greener transport for their staff.