Cars and Transport Articles

The Rise of the Car Hire Industry for Business Use

posted on 14 May 2012

In these times of global financial crisis, where many businesses large and small are going out of business daily, the car hire industry appears to be telling a very different story, the industry has recently seen an emergence from being inconspicuous to a multi million sector. The rise has seen brands like enterprise rent a car become ubiquitous and many like them are seizing the shift in perception of hiring cars. This is also true for vans too - with many van hire companies in Leicester in operation (where I live). The change could possibly be due to these stringent times where money matters more than ever, hire cars have become a more viable option for many businesses as an alternative to providing company cars. Were once they would have to pay for the upkeep and fuel allowance of a company car all year round, a hired car makes it possible to cut down on costs significantly and they only have to seek the use of one when it is actually needed, as well as the costs of insurance, upkeep and tax etc. all taken care of by the hire car company itself.

The Rocky Mountains Are a Great Place to Go Off-Roading

posted on 19 March 2012

Here in Colorado we get a lot of the outdoorsy types, and for good reason! The Rocky Mountains are a second home for hikers, campers, ATV enthusiasts and those motocross bikers in their crazy and colorful motocross helmets. The steep hills and terrain must make for challenging rides, it must be amazing to look down from the top of a mountain and think how difficult it was to get up there. Sometimes I'm envious of the rush and the thrill that off-road bikers experience in our mountains they're amazing when you're simply hiking, let alone traveling on a dirt bike. I don't envy the medical bills, or the broken bones though! Long story short, if you're adventurous and interested in seeing some new territory, pop into Colorado for hundreds of miles of bike trails that lead to infinite possibilities! Don't forget your safety gear though Mama always said to wear your helmet and live to ride another day.