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  New cars now 18% more efficient than average
  New cars are almost 20% more efficient than the average vehicle on UK roads, according to a recent study. The investigation, carried out by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders...
  18 Apr 2012
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  Suzuki Swift: Company car costs
  It might not be the obvious choice for a company car, but our little petrol-powered Swift actually makes a bit of sense for those who don’t need a large, mile-munching...
  18 Apr 2012
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  Volvo V40 costs and specs announced
  Pricing and specification has been announced for the new Volvo V40 hatchback, and it looks like good news for company car drivers. Unveiled to the public at the Geneva Motor Show...
  17 Apr 2012
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  Peugeot 508 SW: Put through its paces
  While my trip to the Lake District was an excellent test for the Peugeot 508 SW’s practicality, it also provided an insight into the car’s performance too. The route we take from Peterborough to...
  4 Apr 2012
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  Tesco ends used car sales
  Tesco cars, launched in April last year, has ceased business after the company claimed it could not offer a satisfactory range of cars to customers. The site, a joint venture with...
  4 Apr 2012
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  Volkswagen Passat: goodbye
  It is the end of the road for the Volkswagen Passat. After six months of trouble-free comfortable motoring, it is with some regret that this dependable cruiser is leaving the Parkers...
  4 Apr 2012
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  Peugeot 508 SW: Practicality prowess
  The main reason for choosing an estate like the Peugeot 508 SW is of course the added practicality.   A week-long walking holiday in the Lake District was the ideal opportunity...
  2 Apr 2012
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  Lower emissions for Infiniti M35h
  Nissan’s luxury brand, Infiniti, is making an effort to appeal to company car drivers by lowering CO2 emissions on its M35h hybrid saloon. Tweaks to the electric motor to improve accuracy...
  29 Mar 2012
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  VW Passat: The perfect company car?
  The Volkswagen Passat has been my friend for the past five months: it has never let me down, it has tolerated temper tantrums when stuck in traffic and it’s even...
  29 Mar 2012
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  Citroen C4: Farewell French hatch
  As we bid goodbye to the Citroen C4, I have mixed feelings about the French firm’s Ford Focus rival. When it first arrived, it definitely had a tough job to try...
  26 Mar 2012
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  Fleet News announces Award winners
  Parkers’ sister brand Fleet News has announced the winner of its annual awards, with the Volkswagen Passat coming out top in the Best Company Car category. The Passat won the Best...
  22 Mar 2012
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  Company car tax: Budget 2012
  Company car drivers in low emissions cars face an increase in costs under new rules detailed in the Budget today. A raft of changes to the way company car tax is charged were announced...
  21 Mar 2012