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  First drive: Chevrolet Captiva
  If you’re a company car driver who picks your own car, statistics say you’ve got a European saloon or hatchback. But what about drivers who have more kids than you can...
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  Who's pick of the pick-ups?
  Anyone who drives around in a vehicle that has Barbarian written boldly along the rear of a car is sending out a message to other road users that, in no...
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  User-chooser heaven: £40k saloons
  In our second instalment of User-chooser Heaven we’ve sussed out the top five long-range saloon company cars within a budget of £40,000. We’ve detailed how much it’ll cost to run each car with regards...
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  Tell us your thoughts, win vouchers
  We want to learn more about all of you loyal company car drivers and find out what makes you tick. So, in order to do this, we’ve teamed up with major...
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  Budget 2011: company car tax
  The Budget announced this week outlined a number of changes to the current company car tax system. But what exactly are the changes and what does it all mean for the...
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  How long do you sit in traffic?
  Rush hour drivers are spending nearly half of their driving time sat in stationary traffic. According to a study by Citroen, inner city commuters are spending an average of 25 minutes...
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  Business drivers: 'drop diesel levy'
  The diesel car tax surcharge is the biggest issue on Company Car Drivers’ minds. In a recent survey of Parkers users, more than 70% of company car drivers say the removal of the...
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  DRIVe technology for S60 and V60
  Volvo has announced ‘eco-friendly DRIVe versions of its S60 and V60 models. The Swedish company now has nine cars emitting under 120g/km of CO2 and, like the other cars in...
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  Hyundai's company car star
  Hyundai is hoping its new i40 will be a hit with company car drivers thanks to a new diesel engine and eco package. The Mazda6 competitor gets a diesel engine borrowed from...
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  Fleet bosses call for BIK rate reveal
  Fleet managers are calling on the Government to reveal what the company car benefit-in-kind rates will be up until 2015. The Association of Fleet Car Operators – or ACFO – will be...
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  First drive: Isuzu Rodeo Denver
  We’ve been driving the double-cab Isuzu Rodeo with a tweaked 3.0-litre diesel engine to find out if the latest model is OK… Corral. Sorry. Performance from the 3.0-litre diesel engine with 161bhp means, er…...
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  Driven: Peugeot Bipper stop/start
  Peugeot’s city van, the Bipper, has been updated to include all-new stop/start system to improve fuel economy. So, let’s start with the headlines: with the frugal little 1.3-litre diesel engine this van...
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  SEAT Exeo TDI multitronic driven
  Aimed at the UK fleet market, the SEAT Exeo with a new CVT multitronic box is hardly the most exciting proposition. However, paired with the 141bhp 2.0-litre TDI engine it is one of the...
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  BIK banding unlikely to change
  BIK bands for electric cars won’t change for the foreseeable future. Although many campaigners would like to see taxing adjusted to take in the CO2 emissions for the whole life...
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  MG launches all-new supermini
  Chinese-owned MG Motors has launched a new supermini named the MG3. Unveiled at the Guangzhou Motor Show in China last December, the ‘3 has been built with heavy influences from...
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  Hybrid Infiniti is quickest 'M' yet
  Another new hybrid is on the way, with Infiniti the latest brand to clamber aboard the eco bandwagon. Company car drivers will be excited to learn that from spring this...
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  Audi A1 range gets a boost
  The Audi A1 has received a new range-topping model in the form of a 1.4-litre petrol engine TFSI version, which features both a turbocharger and a supercharger. This ‘dual-charged’ engine makes...
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  Limited edition Defender announced
  Land Rover has launched a new limited edition version of the 2011 Defender called the X-Tech. It’s available as a 90 Hard Top Commercial version and comes in silver with contrasting...
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  2010's most popular fleet car was...
  Figures released today show fleet sales grew by 10% in 2010, with the most popular fleet car being the Vauxhall Astra. Industry statistics published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers...
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  A 60mph limit - good or bad idea?
  New laws in Scotland could force a 60mph speed limit on all Scottish motorways. The Scotland Bill, a new piece of legislation which allows the devolved Scottish government to change...