In the world of company cars, it’s all about fuel economy and company’s go to great lengths to ensure that money is not wasted on use of their vehicles. For a shortcut just use BMW!
A survey which has been carried out by Fleet News magazine has found that the BMW 3 Series is the most reliable company car. Fifty of the largest contract hire companies managing a total of 1.5 million vehicles were polled and voted th BMW the best. This is no prettied up survey done for a nice looking car by biased people – this is based on hard, cold facts. No business can afford to choose their fleet cars on sentiment, only on cost – cost to run and maintain.
Promising to reach us by 2012, the new hybrid from Honda – the Fit EV has been showcased at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show.
With a top speed of 90mph and a range of 70 miles, this all electric version has a lithium-ion battery for storage and an electric motor adapted from the FCX Clarity hydrogen fuel-cell car. Under test conditions, The Fit EV proved itself capable of a 100 mile range but this figure was reduced to allow for urban driving styles. The driving range can be extended by opting for a different driving mode: econ, normal and sport with a 17% difference between each. In sport mode, the Fit EV has an acceleration performance similar to that of a small car with a 2 litre engine – not bad when you consider the pollution your saving!
Leading online bingo site, Wink Bingo, plan to give away a brand new Mini Cooper on New Years Day!
To be in with a chance of winning this top prize, buy your tickets now for hte game that is set to be played at 8pm on Saturday January 1, 2011. Tickets cost £2 each and the maximum per player is 48 tickets. Of course, if you buy the maximum tickets and win that gets you a brand new Mini for just £96 – not a bad way to start the New Year!
Starting in the Middle East (where else), Lexus have launched their 2011 offering – an updated version of its flagship sedan – the LS 460.
Power output is improved with its 4.6lt engine, taking it from 342bhp to 375bhp.
So you can go faster. What else?
Well, the Lexus is already a top of the range luxury car so how do you improve on perfection. You tweak it to suit your buyers and you give them options! All luxury car buyers love options – it adds a feeling of uniqueness that simply can’t be bought off the peg so to speak.
