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If you are a small business and need a pick-up for carrying those heavy loads then look no further than the Nissan Navara Double Cab diesel Acenta 2.5dCi 190 AWD which is currently available on the site on Nissan business contract hire from only £231+VAT per month. This pick-up has a manufacturer list price of just under £21,000 so at this rental it’s great value and will cope with any rugged landscape as well.

The Nissan business contract hire deal is based on the following;

- Non-maintained business contract hire over a four year term at 10,000 miles per annum.

- Only three months rental in advance followed by 47 subsequent rentals. (50 equal payments in total)

- “With maintenance”, metallic paint and all other vehicle options can be added at an extra cost to the rental shown above.

- The image shown may not represent the exact model.

- Pricing is subject to change at any time and must be verified directly with each vehicle leasing supplier.

- Other terms and mileages available on request i.e. three years is only £242+VAT per month.

-  Pricing is subject to change at any time and must be verified directly with each vehicle leasing supplier.

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Another great business Ford contract hire offer, this time from FordOnline, has  just been loaded onto the site. The new 2011 Ford Focus 1.6 ECOnetic 1.6 TDCI DPF 5-door hatchback is now available off the site from only £208.99+VAT per month on a three-year deal. Stretch to a four-year contract and the rental goes down to £185.27+VAT. This economic car from Ford offers a CO2 figure of 104g/km and 65.6 combined mpg, making it ideal for any small business looking for a reliable, quality, economic and low CO2 vehicle.

The Ford Focus business contract hire deal is based on the following;

- Non-maintained business contract hire over a three year term at 10,000 miles per annum.

- Only three months rental in advance followed by 35 subsequent rentals. (38 equal payments in total)

- “With maintenance”, metallic paint and all other vehicle options can be added at an extra cost to the rental shown above.

- The image shown may not represent the exact model.

- Pricing is subject to change at any time and must be verified directly with each vehicle leasing supplier.

- Other terms and mileages available on request.

-  Pricing is subject to change at any time and must be verified directly with each vehicle leasing supplier.

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You could be driving an Audi A3 1.6TDI Sportback 5-door diesel from only £218+VAT per month on Audi business contract hire. At £218+VAT per month this Audi special offer represents great value for a quality German brand that returns 68.9 combined mpg and emits only 109g/km of CO2 emissions too.

Audi business contract hire terms are based on the following;

- Audi Non-maintained business contract hire over a four year contract at 10,000 miles per year – total 40,000 miles.

- Only three month rentals in advance followed by 47 subsequent rentals.

-  This totals 50 equal payments

- “With maintenance”, metallic paint and all other accessory options can be added to your vehicle at an extra cost to the rental shown above.

-  Please note the image we have shown may not represent the exact model.

-  Pricing is subject to change at any time and must be verified directly with each vehicle leasing supplier.

- All other terms and options are available on request.

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The funky new Nissan Juke is now on the site and ready to order with the Nissan Juke 1.6 Visia 5-door hatchback starting from only £157+VAT per month on Nissan contract hire (business users only). This “stand out from the crowd” car returns a respectable 44.8 combined mpg and emits only 147g/km CO2 emissions. Practical and stylish it offers something different for your next company car.

The Nissan contract hire deal is based on the following;

- Non-maintained business contract hire special offer over a four year term at 10,000 miles per annum.

- Only three months rental in advance followed by 47 subsequent rentals. (50 equal payments in total)

- “With maintenance”, metallic paint and all other vehicle options can be added at an extra cost to the rental shown above.

- The image shown may not represent the exact model.

- Pricing is subject to change at any time and must be verified directly with each vehicle leasing supplier.

- Other terms available on request.

New Land Rover Freelander 2 2011 model

Land Rover has upgraded their Freelander 2 for 2011 with a new 150PS or 190PS diesel engine available, with stronger performance and improved fuel efficiency throughout the range. The 2.2-litre 150PS TD4 manual for example has improved CO2 by 8% to 165g/km and in fuel economy by 9% to 45.6mpg.

The new Freelander 2 gets a revised exterior with a new front bumper with new front fog bezels, a new front grille, new width full tailgate plus three new colour schemes ( Kosrae Green, Baltic Blue and Fuji White). The car also has new alloy wheel options too (18-inch or 19-inch).

There are also numerous interior tweaks and new instrument dials and a new frugal eD4 model is also added, offering 47.2mpg and CO2 emissions of 158g/km of CO2, which is just under the 160g/km tax threshold. Choosing your next company car with a low CO2 will affect your P11D taxable benefit, so this model will be appealing to company car drivers.

Phil Popham, managing director Land Rover said, “The new Freelander 2 eD4 moves Land Rover into the hugely popular and highly contested two-wheel drive SUV market. The European market for two-wheel drive SUVs represents 23 per cent of the segment and we intend to compete strongly there”.

The new Freelander 2 range is below and business contract hire prices should be loaded shortly.

*Automatic transmission available as £1,515 option

Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen has done the double at the Auto Express New Car Awards 2010 picking up two awards. For the second year in a row they have won the “Best Compact Family Car” and Auto Express editor in chief, David Jones said: “With its classy looks, high-quality cabin and executive car refinement, the Volkswagen still sets the standard. Better still, it’s great to drive, excellent value and has a brilliant range of engines -including innovative turbocharged TSI petrol units”.

The Volkswagen Golf GTI retained the “Best Hot Hatch” award and David Johns commented: “There are rivals that are faster and more eye-catching, but few can match the Golf’s all-round ability and appeal. Its smooth 2.0-litre engine delivers perfectly judged performance,while its composed chassis mixes comfort and composure in equal measure. Plus it comes in three and five-door bodystyles, and with manual and twin-clutch DSG transmissions”.

These awards are now added to the Golf’s growing list of accolades, with other titles presented already presented this year by Fleet News, Top Gear, Diesel Car, BusinessCar and What Car?. Volkswagen Golf business contract hire is on the site now with prices on all new models available.

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The Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech Match 3-door is an ideal company car for any small business, offering excellent fuel economy at 65.7 combined mpg and CO2 emissions of only 114g/km. Volkswagen business contract hire for this hatchback is on the site now from only £257.69+VAT per month.

Volkswagen contract hire terms are based on the following;

- Non-maintained business contract hire over a three year contract at 10,000 miles per year – total 30,000 miles.

- Only three month rentals in advance followed by 35 subsequent rentals.

-  This totals 38 equal payments

- “With maintenance”, metallic paint and all other accessory options can be added to your vehicle at an extra cost to the rental shown above.

-  Please note the image we have shown may not represent the exact model.

-  Pricing is subject to change at any time and must be verified directly with each vehicle leasing supplier.

New Audi Q7 Sportback

The new Audi A7 Sportback is a stunning new entrant to executive class motoring, with its dramatic coupe sweeping lines and five-door practicality and should be available for delivery in early 2011. The Sportback concept follows on the lines of the Audi A5 Sportback with this new model being approximately the same size as the Audi A6 in length at 4.97m (A6 4.93m), 1.91 metres wide (A6 1.86m) and 1.43 metres high (A6 1.46m).

Initially the four engine options will be two petrol (2.8 FSI and a 3.0 TFSI) and two diesel options, the 3.0TDI with 204PS and a 3.0TDI with 245PS. If you opt for the quattro all-wheel drive version the car also comes with a seven-speed S tronic twin-clutch transmission for the first time, with Audi models at this level.

Audi A7 Sportback

For standard front-wheel drive versions the Audi multitronic continuously variable automatic is standard, offering you fuel economy up to 53.3mpg and CO2 emissions of 139g/km in the 3.0-litre TDI 204 PS version. This car also reaches 0-62mph in 8.1 seconds and onto a top speed of 145mph.

Two specifications will initially be on offer in the range, namely SE and S line and common “core” equipment includes xenon headlamps with LED tail lamps, powered tailgate operation, leather upholstery, electric seat adjustment and heating, cruise and parking controls and satellite navigation. This elegant coupe looks set to be a winner in the executive class sector and Audi business contract hire prices should be loaded shortly.

Porsche Boxster

Porsche has announced a new programme that will develop electric Porsche sports cars in the future. Based on the Boxster roadster, the tests will begin in early 2011 and will help research user behaviour and the infra-structure necessary for electro-mobility.

There will be three all-electric drive Porsche Boxsters in the field tests and Porsche will continue to develop its hybrid powertrain as well. Michale Macht, the President and Chief Executive of Porsche AG commented,”We will definitely be offering an electric sports car in future. But such a concept only makes sense if it offers performance and a cruising range comparable to that of a sports car today”.

The Porsche hybrid powertrain programme for the Cayenne and Panamera will continue alongside the development of the 911 GT3 R Hybrid race car and 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid concept. The 911 GT3 R Hybrid will race in the American Le Mans Series at Road Atlanta on October the 2nd and will then travel to China for the six-hour Le mans International Cup at Zuhai. Porsche business contract hire for the current range is also available now, if you are interested in leasing a Porsche now.

The BBC’s Fake Britain has warned that many criminals are now cloning cars (plus motorbikes) and HPI is warning all used car buyers to be vigilant against this threat. Cloning is the “identity fraud” of the motoring world and simply a vehicle is stolen and given the identity of a similar vehicle already on the road. The unique 17-digit VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is disguised and also they will use a stolen V5 document as well.

HPI has the following advice to avoid buying a used car clone;

1. Location – if you are buying privately make sure you view it at the registered keeper’s address (as shown on the V5 registration document).
2. Provenance – always check the history of the car or bike. Check that the VIN number on the vehicle and on the V5 are the same and that they match the VIN on an HPI check.
3. Documents – make sure the V5, the MOTs and the service history are with the vehicle (if it is over three years old for the MOT). The HPI check will check if the V5 has been stolen.
4. Price – know the market value of the vehicle. If you paying 30% less than what the car or bike is really worth then you should be on your guard.
5. Payment- don’t pay with a substantial amount of cash if the vehicle costs more than £3,000. Some criminals will take a bankers draft as part-payment with the high cash deposit and then disappear because the cash is sufficient profit.

Many small businesses prefer to buy their cars however business contract hiring a new vehicle is much more easier and by dealing with a reputable vehicle leasing company, you can ensure you know what you are getting. All you do is keep the vehicle for the time period you want i.e. three years and then hand it back at the end.