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First of five hydrogen filling stations opens in LondonHydrogen-powered company cars will be easier than ever to fill thanks to the opening of the first of five new refuelling stations in London. It has been funded by a pot...
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8 reasons why the Mercedes-Benz E-Class could be your next company carThe Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a perenially popular business car, with over 13 million sold over multiple generations. With the 2016 saloon having just landed in the UK, we’ve put together...
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Improved electric range for BMW i3When the BMW i3 was launched back in November 2013, it set a new standard for the electric car market and won a number of awards for its revolutionary design,...
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Hot hatches that balance the BIK booksGoing for a company car doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice driving fun. While admittedly they’re not as cheap to tax or run as common-or-garden diesel models, there are hot...
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Cars under £50 per month to taxBenefit-in-kind (BIK) tax is one of the biggest factors to take into account when trying to decide on your new set of business wheels, and with the bands tightening each...
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Are PCPs making the company car redundant?Every commercial break television channels are buzzing with car adverts, many enticing potential punters with tantalisingly tempting Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) deals. That’s all well and good for private motorists but...
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Smooth operators: 7 low-cost petrol company carsPetrol-power is enjoying a renaissance with the ‘dieselgate’ scandal still lingering in the air and the availability of powerful but low CO2-emitting turbocharged engines. These improvements along with the three percent...
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Audi's new compact Q2 SUV unveiledAudi’s Q2 has been unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. It will be the fourth Q model on sale in the UK and takes on the likes of the MINI...
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Mitsubishi claims “realistic” electric car tech is not far awayIt’s fair to say that electric cars haven’t been as well-received as hoped when the first mainstream models emerged back in 2011. Mitsubishi was one of the first to launch a...
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Audi’s new Quattro with Ultra system tested: new 4WD tech cuts tax costsChoosing an all-wheel-drive company car invariably means having to stomach higher fuel costs and emissions tax. Frustrating, especially when there might only be a handful of days a year when...
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Mercedes-Benz debuts all-new diesel engine in upcoming E-ClassMercedes-Benz will introduce its latest-generation diesel engine with the launch of the new E-Class in spring 2016. The new four-cylinder unit is 46kg lighter and more compact than its predecessor, decreasing from...
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Future technology: what to expect in 2016It’s hard to believe that only 20 years ago you still had to physically put your key in the door lock, while nowadays cars can park themselves, navigate traffic jams...
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A seven-seat luxury SUV for £100 in tax? Meet Volvo's XC90 T8The new plug-in hybrid T8 has joined the Volvo XC90 range and it’s great news for company car drivers. Combining the four-cylinder 2-litre petrol engine found in the T6 with an...
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Driverless cars: one step closer to realityAutonomous vehicle technology is set to make travel safer, more convenient and reduce journey times for company car drivers. As part of the £100 million government sponsored Intelligent Mobility Fund,...
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Giving rivals the slip: the Skoda Octavia vRS 4x4Performance diesels like the Volkswagen Golf GTD and Ford Focus ST diesel are ideal company cars for the driving enthusiast as they look and handle just like their petrol counterparts,...
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Four-wheel drive MINI Clubman joins the rangeIt’s good news for company car drivers who need off-road capabilities as a four-wheel version of the new MINI Clubman has been launched. Available on top Clubman trims – Cooper S...
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Guide to reclaiming business mileageWhen it comes to company cars, fuel can be a complicated business. Do you need to pay fuel tax? What rate should you use to claim back business miles? What...
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Top long-range diesel saloonsPlenty of cars offer stratospherically high fuel economy figures but that’ll only get you so far if it’s fitted with a fuel tank from a lawn-mower. If you want to tick...
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Company car tax: what to watch out for in 2016Company car tax: it’s something many of us don’t like to think about but it pays to be kept in the loop about the changes that take place each year. To help you...
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Top 5 diesel coupe company carsIf you value performance and a sleek design over practicality when picking your next company car, a coupe could be just what you’re looking for. The good news is that...
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