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Tesco ends used car salesTesco 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: goodbyeIt 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 prowessThe 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 M35hNissan’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 hatchAs 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 winnersParkers’ 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 2012Company 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
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Budget 2012: as it happenedThe 2012 Budget did little to help out UK car owners with the escalating costs of running a car. The main news was that fuel duty rises are set to remain...21 Mar 2012
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80mph speed limit criticisedAn 80mph speed limit to be trialled on up to seven sections of the UK’s motorway network this spring has been criticised by safety campaigners. The trial will take place on parts of...20 Mar 2012
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Top 5 low-tax coupesWe’ve had some nice weather of late and now the evenings are drawing out a bit there’s a definite sense of spring in the air. If you’re looking for a...19 Mar 2012
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Peugeot 508 SW: Load-lugger arrivesAs the Peugeot 407 reached the end of its life it had been well overtaken by rivals like the Ford Mondeo, Volkswagen Passat and the Skoda Superb. With the French firm...16 Mar 2012