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New diesel completes Cruze rangeChevrolet has launched 125bhp diesel versions of its Cruze saloon in a bid to win over more company car drivers. The 125bhp version of the 2.0 VDCi engine is available in...3 May 2024
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No BIK tax on electric carsCompany car drivers could take advantage of a five-year exemption from BIK tax on their vehicle by choosing electric in 2010. The announcement came in the pre-budget report and will apply...3 May 2024
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Low CO2 for high-spec Ford MondeoFord is offering a low-CO2 version of its Mondeo Titanium in a bid to win over user choosers who want an up-market looking model with lower tax bills. Using the same...3 May 2024
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E-Class estate targets business driversMercedes-Benz hope to persuade more company car users to get behind the wheel of its latest E-Class estate model with lower-emissions and lower prices. Key to the appeal of the new...3 May 2024
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Fixed penalty proposed for careless drivingCareless driving may become a fixed penalty offence, carrying three points and a penalty of £60, as speeding does. The proposal, which would allow the police to issue a roadside ticket...3 May 2024
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Driving abroad in your company carHere’s all you need to know about taking your company car abroad including the laws you need to know. UK driving licence You’ll need both parts of your licence if you’re planning...3 May 2024
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Drivers under scrutiny for drug driving in North WalesDrivers on business in North Wales could be stopped at random for a drugs test in an attempt to assess the scale of drug-driving in the region. Police in North Wales...3 May 2024
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Drivers failing to act on service promptsDrivers are causing their fleet managers headaches and could be costing their companies’ cash by failing to stick to set service intervals. More than seven out of 10 fleet managers say...3 May 2024
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Garage video spots driver negligenceDrivers are ignoring vehicle maintenance warning signs – particularly in relation to tyre and brake wear – with fatal consequences, according to Fleet Support Group (FSG). FSG chairman Geoffrey Bray says...3 May 2024
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Leasing firm warns on 'driver negligence'Company car drivers should treat their vehicles as their own to help avoid their employers, according to a major leasing company. Research by Lex Autolease suggests drivers can help save their...3 May 2024
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Study claims excess caffeine puts lives at riskHigh mileage business drivers who use high energy drinks to keep them going have been warned by IAM Fleet and Drive & Survive there could be hidden dangers in relying...3 May 2024
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Subaru enthusiasts can now choose Impreza dieselSubaru has launched a diesel version of the Impreza in the UK – but at a price. The well-equipped entry-level model the 2.0D RC is priced at £20,000 on the road,...3 May 2024