In the world of business, making the right impression can be the difference between securing a major partnership and being thrown to the side. While many believe that wearing a four-figure valued suit is the key to a good first impression, it doesn’t really mean much if your potential partner or client sees you parking up an old bucket of rust, does it?

The last thing that you want to turn up to that massively important meeting is a 20-year-old Ford Fiesta with barely enough room in the boot for your briefcase. You won’t be taken seriously and, probably, won’t even make it into the meeting room before being laughed at in the face. That’s why you need a ride that oozes class and panache – below we have compiled our recommended cars for businessmen and women looking to make a first impression memorable for all of the right reasons. Audi A4 Since 1994, the Audi A4 has been one of the premier executive cars on the market, and it’s easy to see why. The new Audi A4 B9, which has been in production since 2016, won the coveted What Car? Car of the Year award in 2018, making it a clear frontrunner for business people. As well as being presented in a beautifully stylish exterior, its interior is equally as inviting. Luxury and practically are in perfect harmony with the German manufacturer’s coupe. A spacious boot and comfortable seating make this an ideal ride for long drives, and for when you are called on to pick up an important client from the airport. BMW 3 Series BMW cars are a firm favorite for company cars and that is no truer than when it comes to the 3 Series, which offers a stunning blend of power and ecological performance. If you plump for the 320d Efficient Dynamics version, you will find yourself behind the wheel of one of the greenest vehicles on the market – something that will certainly earn you brownie points in new-age business. Just like the Audi, the BMW also boasts stunning interior and an entertainment system tailor-made for long business trips. It’s almost as if the car was designed to be the perfect mobile office. Alfa Romeo Giulia The ultimate combination of work and pleasure, the Giulia is Alfa Romeo’s opening foray into the executive cruiser market, and it’s certainly a strong start from the Italian manufacturer, who are mostly known for their sports cars. Indeed, rocking up in an Alfa, a favorite amongst petrol heads, to your meeting will undoubtedly serve as a unique ice-breaker. With a company car like this, all that is required is to find a venue befitting of its quality – you can check this place out if you have a business trip in England on the horizon. Equally as adept on long motorways and bumpy country roads, this is the car for those looking to add excitement to their work life. Setting the Tone With a company car that emits class, you set the tone of your business and it’s one that other businesses want to be associated with. Going back to the Ford Fiesta analogy, while it is a perfectly good car for getting from A to B, it just isn’t sexy enough – in business, you are selling an image just as much as you are a product or service. If you are already fortunate enough to have any of the above cars sat outside in your car park, we bet you are looking forward to your next business trip.