York-based Abracs Abrasives and Accessories has taken delivery of four Toyota Prius hatchbacks for its sales staff.

The cars, all Prius T4s, have been supplied through Vantage Toyota of York.

Its area sales managers cover the entire country between them, and the 1.8-litre Prius was chosen both for its cost-effectiveness and its small carbon footprint.

“I’d looked around quite carefully when I needed to re-fleet, but nothing quite fitted the bill until I got to drive the Prius,” said David Elcock, managing director of Abracs.

“We’re really pleased that we’re able to take this small step towards helping the environment, in a way that makes so much business sense too.”