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  188mpg new Golf revealed
  Volkswagen has revealed first details of the new Golf Plug-in hybrid, which has a claimed combined fuel economy of 188mpg, ahead of its official launch at Geneva Motor Show next week. Those...
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  New Ford Focus facelift means lower tax bills
  Ford has sharpened up its fleet-favourite Focus with a new look for 2014, and a selection of engines with sub-100g/km CO2 emissions for lower Benefit-In-Kind rates. Efficient new engines Although Ford’s engineers...
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  BMW reveals new five-seat people-carrier
  BMW has revealed a first look at its new 2 Series Active Tourer, introducing a front-wheel-drive compact people carrier with five seats to its range for the very first time. Following on...
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  Company car tax changes in 2014/15
  For many years now company car tax has been directly linked to the amount of CO2 emissions the car you choose produces and this year is no different. In fact,...
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  Updated Volkswagen Polo gains new engines
  Volkswagen has unveiled an updated version of the popular Polo hatchback set to go on sale in April with first deliveries expected in late July. One of the biggest headlines for the...
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  Which Volkswagen Passat makes the best company car?
  The words Volkswagen Passat and company car go together like bread and butter, fish and chips and my own personal favourite: gin and tonic. From January this year Volkswagen decided to...
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  Which Peugeot 208 makes the best company car?
  When it comes to small cars there are few manufacturers that have had as much success as Peugeot. The French manufacturer’s history is steeped in small car heritage including the celebrated...
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  Which Ford Focus makes the best company car?
  There’s plenty to like about the Ford Focus. It’s decent to drive, practical and available with plenty of equipment. It’s not the easiest of ranges to get your head around though,...
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  Which Nissan Juke makes the best company car?
  Love it or loathe it, there’s no denying that Nissan’s Juke is a striking small car. The amount of them you see on the roads suggests it’s a popular choice...
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  Which BMW 1 Series makes the best company car?
  Even if you’ve decided that you want a BMW 1 Series as your next company car, that really is only half the battle. There is a plethora of trim levels, engines...
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  Company cars to watch out for in 2014
  With 2013 drawing to a wintry close, it’s time to look into our crystal ball and find out what new metal could be gracing your company car park in 2014....
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  Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC 2014 MY road test
  Honda has responded to dealer and customer feedback regarding the driving characteristics of the Civic by making a series of subtle but effective modifications to improve the popular hatchback’s dynamics. Parkers...
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  Twin test: BMW 518d SE vs Mercedes-Benz E220 CDI SE
  Matched efficiency but less power may seem like a false economy where the new BMW 518d SE is concerned – versus the popular 520d – but a lower P11D price...
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  The importance of eco driving
  Is your fleet manager urging you to improve your MPG performance? With fuel prices continuing to put strain on all of our wallets, more and more companies are focussing on how they...
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  Take the Company Car Driver Survey and you could win an iPad
  Company car drivers could win an iPad just for giving their opinion on the vehicle they drive. A major new survey is asking business drivers to give their views on their...
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  Cash vs Company Car
  Company cars have been seen as a perk for many years now. But recently, the debate has intensified with more and more people increasingly asking – is it really a perk? Or...
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  Guide to salary sacrifice
  Salary sacrifice is a term used for all sorts of different products we can buy before tax and national insurance, from childcare vouchers to pension contributions and healthcare. Car salary sacrifice...
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  Safest company cars revealed
  With the majority of company car drivers travelling more miles than the average person, driver safety and in-car safety systems have never been more important and should play a key part in...
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  Can electric cars work for company car drivers?
  Given that company car tax bands are largely dependent on CO2 output, you might expect electric cars to be firmly on the agenda for fleet customers. After all, if we’re...
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  Petrol or diesel?
  Diesel power is often the default choice for company car drivers, but under certain circumstances a petrol-powered car would actually fit the bill far better. Although diesel works well for those doing...