Debbie Wood
Debbie Wood’s time in the publishing industry has led to nearly two decades of experience from roles across Business Car, Fleet News, and Compare The Market, even contributing on product reviews and guides for us at Parkers.Read more
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Volvo V40 D2 SE vs RivalsThe V40 hatchback has been a resounding success for Volvo with 9,122 sold by the end of September this year. Pitched against premium rivals like the Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Volkswagen Golf,...22 Oct 2013 -
Guide to TelematicsYou may or may not have heard of telematics but it is a term that will become more and more familiar as the technology becomes more widely adopted. If your company...9 Oct 2013 -
New Ford Focus will park itselfFord has revealed technology developed to enable drivers to park at the touch of a button from inside or outside their car, as well as a prototype that combines automatic...9 Oct 2013 -
The importance of eco drivingIs 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...7 Oct 2013 -
Volvo V40 D2 SE: safety firstMany people may be surprised to learn that the Volvo V40 is the safest car currently available to buy in the UK. Based on test results from safety body EuroNCAP, the...26 Sept 2013 -
Volvo V40 D2 SE: manual vs automaticOkay, first things first: our long term Volvo V40 is a great car. Having now driven over 1,500 miles, I have found it to be comfortable, practical and economical. That said, there is...11 Sept 2013 -
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Volvo V40 D2: First JourneyTo help me get to grips with my new long termer, I took the V40 on a 170-mile trip to Southampton so I could visit Cowes week on the Isle...5 Sept 2013 -
Ford to introduce new luxury trimFord has announced plans to introduce a new luxury trim with the aim to attract more company car user-choosers. Higher spec vehicles are in high demand and currently account for more...3 Sept 2013 -
Guide to salary sacrificeSalary 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...19 Aug 2013 -
Bad drivers to face finesFixed penalty notices for careless driving offences come into effect today as police are given powers to hand-out on-the-spot fines. From today (16 August 2013) drivers who commit offences such as...16 Aug 2013 -
Ford announces low-tax petrol FocusFord has announced a new version of its 1.0-litre petrol EcoBoost engine to be launched in the Ford Focus next year, with CO2 emissions starting at 99g/km. Diesel has been dominant in the...13 Aug 2013 -
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Volvo V40 D2 SE - WelcomeIn a segment that includes the Volkswagen Golf, Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra, the Volvo V40 has quite a challenge on its hands to stand-out from the crowd. Surprisingly, even...7 Aug 2013