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Opting out and choosing cashUnder a ‘cash for car’ scheme, employees can choose to finance their own car to avoid company car tax, with employers refunding business mileage at an agreed rate. But calculating a...3 May 2024
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Cube to tempt user choosersNissan has introduced one of its iconic cars in the UK that had previously been reserved for far eastern markets. The Cube is a five-seat compact car that, the company says,...3 May 2024
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Fresher Volvo C30 gets sports and style optionsThe Volvo C30 is likely to become a more enticing company car choice from next year with a fresher look and the options of a sports chassis and styling kit. The hatchback’s...3 May 2024
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New VW is quieter with better mpgVolkswagen has revealed the latest version of its Transporter van range due to be launched in the UK in January 2010. The Transporter is Volkswagen’s best-selling commercial vehicle in the UK...3 May 2024
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New Volkswagen Amarok unveiledThis is Volkswagen’s first purpose built pick-up truck and it will be in the UK by September. The Amarok will initially be available as a double-cab, but single-cab versions will follow...3 May 2024
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BIK tax levels confirmed for 2012Company car tax bands will tighten over the next few years and will be graduated between 100g/km and 120g/km from 2012. It means any driver choosing a company car with emissions...3 May 2024
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Sharper looks and lower emissions from new Golf wagonA new-look Volkswagen Golf estate arrives in showrooms next month with lower CO2, sharper styling and the promise of reduced company car tax bills. The estate has been restyled to give...3 May 2024
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Greener Focus heralds Ford's auto-start-stopFord is joining the sub-100g/km club with a full-size family car equipped with automatic start-stop technology. Ford has taken the current Focus Econetic 1.6-litre diesel TDCi, introduced in early 2008, and made a...3 May 2024
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In Metz by moonlightWe made it to Metz by 8pm with more than half a tank of diesel left, but the tricky bit would be in day two. Should we risk heavier fuel...3 May 2024
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Milan to Marlow or bustVolvo has added two new fuel-saving DRIVe models to its range. The V70 and S80 DRIVe use the same 109bhp 1.6-litre engine as the small DRIVe Volvos. To find out...3 May 2024
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Revised Mazda gains diesel powerMazda is switching to diesel power for the latest version of its CX-7, reducing company car tax liability. On sale from November 1, the CX-7 uses the 2.2-litre turbocharged diesel found...3 May 2024
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Lower CO2 from new C5 enginesCitroën is boosting the power of its diesel C5s while cutting CO2 emissions, as well as introducing a new turbo petrol model. A 160bhp 2.0 HDi diesel has replaced both the 140bhp...3 May 2024