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  Diesel Audi TT now available with automatic gearbox
  The Audi TT is already available with an economical diesel engine in 2.0-litre TDI Ultra form, but up until now buyers have only been able to get one with a...
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  Kia confirms diesel-powered Stinger
  Less than month after the model’s unveiling, Kia has given details on the 2.2-litre diesel engine due to slot into its all-new Stinger. The South Korean manufacturer hopes to take...
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  Company cars are driving UK car registration growth
  Fleet drivers are favouring the same cars as private buyers in the UK, with the Ford Fiesta topping the list in both areas. Other UK favourites are present in the company...
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  Plug-in hybrid BMW 530e iPerformance charges in
  The BMW 5 Series is a top player in the company car world – there are five very good reasons why it should be on your shortlist here – especially...
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  Five reasons to consider the 2017 BMW 5 Series for your next company car
  The all-new BMW 5 Series arrives in UK dealerships in February 2017 – and you can read all about it in the full Parkers’ review by clicking here. However, for...
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  Government drafts 2020-21 company car tax bands
  The government has published draft legislation for new company car tax bands that would come into force from 2020. These bands would see drivers with fully electric cars paying much...
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  Audi A5 with company car crowd-pleasing drivetrain
  New to the Audi A5 line-up is a two-wheel drive diesel variant with an S Tronic automatic gearbox, something not previously offered by the German manufacturer. Previously if you wanted an...
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  Back in black – Audi’s A3, Q3 and TT gain Black Edition trim level
  Audi has added the popular Black Edition trim level to the current-generation A3, Q3 and TT models for the first time. Other variants, including the S3, TTS, S6 (Saloon and...
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  Logitech ZeroTouch handsfree system tested
  If you spend a lot of time on the road during working hours, it’s quite likely you’ll accumulate a host of text messages and emails. Replying while driving is obviously dangerous,...
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  Not the One: upgrade to pricier Mini to cut company car costs
  Opting for the entry-level Mini Clubman One D might seem like a savvy way to cut your company car costs – with a lower BIK liability and higher economy than...
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  Electric range boost for Renault Zoe
  Renault has updated its all-electric Zoe supermini, offering tweaked trim levels, new colours and, more importantly, extra range. It’s available to order now with first deliveries due in the new year,...
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  Uber-efficient new engines for facelifted SEAT Leon
  SEAT has given its Leon model family a mid-life spruce up with additional kit, engines and a new trim level set to be the primary draw for company car drivers....
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  Charge of the PHEV brigade: free fast chargers for Mitsubishi customers
  Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV customers are now eligible for a free home fast-charger, and the good news is the offer applies to company car drivers too. Private, business and fleet customers will be offered...
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  Paris motor show 2016: five company car stars
  There weren’t huge swathes of surprise unveils at the Paris motor show this year, and several manufacturers – including Volvo, Mazda and Ford – didn’t go at all, but there...
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  Seven sporty company car alternatives
  If you’re in the market for a new company car but shudder at the thought of a boring diesel saloon or hatchback, why not be brave and consider the alternatives? We’ve...
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  Company cars encourage young people into jobs
  Research from Skoda has revealed that more than a quarter of young drivers (17-24-years old) rank the provision of a company car as the most appealing benefit when considering potential...
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  DS range gains sporty looking Performance Line trim
  If you want sporty looks without running up a huge benefit-in-kind bill then there are a growing number of fast-looking cars that can be bought without high-performance engines. French manufacturer DS...
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  Could our reliance on company cars be costing lives?
  Air pollution could be responsible for up to 30 times the number of deaths as road traffic collisions, yet the latter continues to take priority with government policymakers, a new study...
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  Company car drivers risk falling foul of EU driving laws
  Those who drive their company car abroad this summer may be unintentionally breaking the law. Anyone taking a UK-registered vehicle out of the country for less than 12 months must...
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  Refreshed Volvo V40 has expensing app to help company car drivers
  The new 2017 model year Volvo V40 has a novel gadget for helping company car drivers: it’ll log journeys and let you download the details, to help with expenses claims. It’s...