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  Insurance companies blasted for low payouts
  Insurance companies are not sticking to the rules regarding payouts for written-off vehicles, says a trade body that has been flooded with complaints from disgruntled consumers claiming they’ve been given wrong...
  23 Jan 2012
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  BMW 3 Series - company car hero
  The BMW 3 Series is one of the most popular company cars around right now, and in 2012 there’s a new one coming. Although we haven’t driven it yet there are...
  20 Jan 2012
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  BMW recalls almost 30,000 MINIs
  BMW has announced a recall of 29,868 MINI models, due to an electrical fault which can cause a fire. The recall, which affects MINI Cooper S and John Cooper Works models,...
  17 Jan 2012
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  Lower company car tax for Jag XF
  Jaguar has introduced a new lower-powered diesel engine which will help cut company car tax. Before you run off getting too excited though, company car drivers are hardly going to experience...
  16 Jan 2012
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  Company car choice: BMW 1 Series 116d Performance Edition
  Following its refresh in 2011 the BMW 1 Series was the second best-selling BMW in the fleet arena. In the past there were a few issues with the 1 Series. The ride...
  16 Jan 2012
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  Skoda shows off electric car
  Skoda has unveiled its first all-electric car, the Octavia E Line. Don’t get too attached though, because you won’t be able to buy it. This model is merely a test mule for the manufacturer’s electric...
  16 Jan 2012
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  Skoda Superb: Wireless Connection
  The Skoda Superb is a well equipped car, especially the SE Plus version. Included in the standard kit is Bluetooth connection for both mobile phones and MP3 players, plus there is also a lead...
  15 Jan 2012
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  Astra and Insignia get fleet-focused trim
  Vauxhall has announced a new trim level for the Astra and Insignia which will appeal specifically to company car drivers. Dubbed ‘Techline’, the new spec promises low P11d values, which means agreeable benefit-in-kind costs too....
  13 Jan 2012
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  Citroen C4: Safety kit celebration
  There are plenty of people that bemoan mollycoddling new cars, where little is left to the driver. Many believe it has taken all that was interesting away from driving. While this...
  13 Jan 2012
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  Curb fake whiplash claims, say MPs
  Insurance companies must make more effort to contest fake whiplash claims and help to cut rising premiums, according to a new Government report. The Government’s Transport Committee, which began investigating rising...
  12 Jan 2012
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  Toyota Land Cruiser V8 tweaked
  Toyota has revealed the facelifted Land Cruiser which gets a sharper design, more creature comforts, an improved engine and more off-roading kit. Starting with the simple stuff, the exterior of the car...
  11 Jan 2012
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  Vauxhall Astra: Mixed emotions
  After six months with my Vauxhall Astra it’s time to say goodbye. Overall I’ve enjoyed the car. It isn’t without its foibles, but the lasting impression is of a capable machine with...
  11 Jan 2012