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  Opel to tackle fuel consumption and emissions
  Opel, the parent company of Vauxhall, is taking the next steps to help meet targets set by the upcoming Real Driving Emissions legislation that will come into effect in 2017. From mid-2016,...
  15 Dec 2015
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  Volkswagen announces test of five UK models
  Volkswagen has announced that the majority of its models correspond with the original CO2 figures following the 2015 emissions scandal. However, during the internal investigations a total of nine different models were...
  14 Dec 2015
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  Petrol set to fall to £1 per litre for Christmas
  British motorists are set to be treated to petrol at £1 per litre or less, just in time for Christmas. It relies on retailers “doing the right thing” and passing on...
  14 Dec 2015
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  Mercedes Benz E-Class: first look at futuristic new interior
  No it’s not the cockpit of a motorshow concept car or a compact Mercedes Benz S-Class limousine – this is the new E-Class cabin. You get a huge widescreen-display and LED lights across...
  11 Dec 2015
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  Twin Test: eco-friendly petrol family cars
  If you don’t want a diesel car, but still fancy saving money, then the news that petrol engines are more efficient than ever should be a welcome one. Here we...
  3 Dec 2015
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  Twin test: low-tax large executive cars
  To own a big, second-hand executive saloon you need a massive wad of cash to run one, right? Wrong. Choose wisely and a frugal executive car that is kind on...
  5 Nov 2015
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  Twin Test: Ultra-compact city cars
  It’s the battle of the ultra-compact city cars with the Smart ForTwo taking on Toyota’s IQ. Which is best for zipping through grid-locked streets, can park in the smallest of...
  8 Oct 2015
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  Nissan Leaf gets new battery and longer range
  From late 2015, a new battery pack boasting a 30kW output and a 155-mile range will be available on the Nissan Leaf. The new output will cost around £1,600 more...
  18 Sept 2015
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  Company car leasing explained
  Company car or van leasing – otherwise known as contract hire – is a way of renting a vehicle over a long period of time. It’s linked to a mileage allowance and...
  2 Sept 2015
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  Twin Test: Massive Load Luggers
  Two-wheel drive tow-cars that can haul heavy trailers are all well and good on the road, but if you need to drag something weighty on rough terrain then you’ll want...
  20 Aug 2015
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  Most reliable company cars revealed
  The top 10 most reliable company cars have been revealed, and Audi takes the top spot. In fact, in sister title Fleet News’ annual FN50 awards last night it was announced...
  3 Aug 2015
• Top 5 economical executives
  Volvo’s new sub-120g/km of CO2 S80 DRIVe saloon is the lowest emission executive car on sale in the UK. The recent revisions to the model have brought emissions down from 129g/km...
  3 Aug 2015