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Company car choice: BMW 1 Series 116d Performance EditionFollowing 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 carSkoda 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 ConnectionThe 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 trimVauxhall 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 celebrationThere 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 MPsInsurance 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 tweakedToyota 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 emotionsAfter 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
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Top five small 4x4sAlthough we’ve had a relatively warm winter so far, there’s always the chance that we could suffer a random spell of snow or bad weather. Even if we don’t, a 4x4...10 Jan 2012
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Yaris hybrid cuts running costsFollowing on from the release of the new Yaris earlier this year, Toyota has shed a little more light on the planned hybrid version of its latest supermini. The Japanese manufacturer...10 Jan 2012
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VW Passat: Fuel's goldThe Volkswagen Passat has a big fuel tank and if you run the range down to zero you can expect a £100 a fill-up, which is not a particularly wonderful experience. It hurts me...6 Jan 2012
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Car buyers shun showrooms in 2011New car buyers appear to have avoided dealerships in 2011, as new cars sales fell year-on-year. Latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show a drop in...6 Jan 2012