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  Company Car Tax (BIK) explained – what it means for you and how much will it cost?
  BIK stands for Benefit-in-Kind and refers to any non-monetary benefit you get from employment at a company. In our world it’s almost always used in reference to company car tax,...
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  AFRs: current advisory fuel rates from 1 September 2024
  The Government has announced the latest Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs), which take effect from 1 September 2024 and are in place until 30 November. The rates have come down from...
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  Company car tax guide
  Company car tax, or benefit-in-kind (BIK) tax, applies to anyone that is entitled to personal use of a company vehicle. In most cases this is likely to be a company...
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  £200 and six points for using your mobile phone while driving
  Drivers caught using their handheld mobile phone while in control of their vehicle face tough fines, more points and a potential ban from driving. Transport Secretary Chris Grayling announced the new...
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  Taking your company car abroad? Make sure you have the right documents
  A company car may be yours to take abroad on holiday, but you must remember to source and carry the necessary documents before taking the vehicle out of the country. This...
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  No diesel here: Toyota Corolla returns with more hybrid options than ever
  Remember the Toyota Corolla? It’s one of the oldest names in the industry and, after a brief sabbatical, it’s back. Serving to replace the outgoing Auris, the headline...
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  Will WLTP affect your company car choice?
  The introduction of the more stringent WLTP test for new vehicles appears to be a positive move by the EU, providing drivers with a more representative figure in fuel efficiency...
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  The Audi Q3 as a company car: costs, engines and specs
  The second-generation Audi Q3 compact SUV arrived at the end of 2018, with technological advancement the crux of the brief. Along with the Audi Q8, this second-generation Q3 is packed to...
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  Ford Mondeo 2019: revised looks and greater hybrid appeal
  After our Deputy Editor spotted one in the wild on UK roads last summer, Ford has confirmed details for the refreshed Mondeo in 2019. We already had an inkling a facelift...
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  Amp-leaf-ied appeal: Nissan upgrades its small electric car
  To keep the Nissan Leaf up to date, the firm has added two flagship models to it small electric vehicle range for 2019, badged 3.ZERO and 3.ZERO E+. Battery boost for...
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  Optima prime: How this Kia could shape up as a company car
  Kia expanded its company car driver-friendly Optima range in 2016 with two plug-in hybrid models, attempting to resonate with fleet managers and the drivers who’d run them. You can choose between the saloon...
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  MINI Clubman City appeals to fleet drivers with 109g/km
  The MINI Clubman City is now on sale with company car drivers in mind, offering affordable running costs and additional kit for those who spend more of their time on...
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  Hybrid power for Honda CR-V means 120g/km CO2 emissions
  Making its debut in the mid-sized CR-V range, the first ever hybrid SUV from Honda is due to arrive in UK dealerships in February 2019. Powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine...
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  BMW 330e: plug-in power for 2019's new 3 Series
  BMW has announced an all-new 330e plug-in hybrid saloon will join its lineup in July 2019. In its previous iteration, this version of the 3 Series proved incredibly popular with...
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  Great British BIK Off: seven-seat SUVs
  For family buyers looking to combine space, style and value for money, practical SUVs appear to offer the best combination of traits. With an ever-growing number of them seen on the...
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  Smaller three-cylinder engine for Volvo’s baby SUV
  The Volvo XC40 range has now expanded to include two extra petrol engines and an additional diesel, all of which are available to order now across the range. Serving the largest...
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  REx extinct for BMW i3
  Proof that battery electric vehicle (or BEV), technology is constantly improving, the battery capacity in the BMW i3 is now double what the original model had when launched back in...
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  A facelifted Vitara and Suzuki’s hybrid future
  During the launch of the new Jimny compact 4x4, Suzuki surprised us with a first look at the updated Vitara. This time around there’s been an engine re-think to make the...
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  Mitsubishi Outlander receives a boost for 2019
  Mitsubishi has treated its plug-in hybrid SUV to a range of upgrades for 2019 and can be ordered now. With little styling changes made, you might be hard pressed to notice...
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  Mazda CX-3: range updates bring larger diesel engine
  The Mazda CX-3 gains a new, larger-capacity 1.8-litre diesel engine and is available to order from 31 August. The rest of the CX-3 range receives a raft of changes as...

Most popular articles

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  Company Car Tax (BIK) explained – what it means for you and how much will it cost?
  BIK stands for Benefit-in-Kind and refers to any non-monetary benefit you get from employment at a company. In our world it’s almost always used in reference to company car tax,...
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  P11D value explained
  The P11D value of your car is used to calculate the amount of company car tax you pay. P11D is actually the name of a form filed by employers and sent...
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  Top tax busting 4x4s
  Big tax bills and tight carbon dioxide limits used to mean off-road vehicles were out of reach for most company car choosers. Now though, thanks to efficient diesel engines promising lower...
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  Top long-range diesel saloons
  Plenty of cars offer stratospherically high fuel economy figures but that’ll only get you so far if it’s fitted with a fuel tank from a lawn-mower. If you want to tick...
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  Diesel estate cars that cost less than £75 in tax
  A lot can change in your life over the next three or four years so picking a company car which is versatile enough to suit the demands of everyday life is very important. Estate...
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  Twin test: Nissan Qashqai vs Vauxhall Mokka
  As far as all-rounders go, a crossover that combines the styling and higher seating position of an SUV with the size and driveability of a hatchback is hard to beat. They...
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  AFRs: current advisory fuel rates from 1 September 2024
  The Government has announced the latest Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs), which take effect from 1 September 2024 and are in place until 30 November. The rates have come down from...
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  Does a pickup make sense as a company car?
  Pickups may not be the traditional choice when you’re looking for a new company car, but there are advantages – especially the tax savings on offer. In this article, we look...
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  Long-range cruise missiles: 1,000-mile diesel estates
  The days of cars travelling 1,500 miles between fill-ups are over. Nowadays car companies have to balance the size of the fuel tank off against a car’s overall weight, which...
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  Top low-tax convertibles
  Convertibles can be pretty hard to come by on user chooser lists. That’s mainly because they traditionally come with higher emissions, limited practicality and expensive price tags. Yes it is true that...
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  What is fair wear and tear?
  Nobody can expect a car to be in perfect condition after three years of ownership, but leasing companies will charge if they think your company car is damaged beyond reasonable...
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  Taking your company car abroad? Make sure you have the right documents
  A company car may be yours to take abroad on holiday, but you must remember to source and carry the necessary documents before taking the vehicle out of the country. This...
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  Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC 2014 MY road test
  Honda has responded to dealer and customer feedback regarding the driving characteristics of the Civic by making a series of subtle but effective modifications to improve the popular hatchback’s dynamics. Parkers...
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  Company car tax: what to watch out for in 2016
  Company car tax: it’s something many of us don’t like to think about but it pays to be kept in the loop about the changes that take place each year. To help you...
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  Battle of the large hatchbacks: Ford Mondeo vs Skoda Superb
  Large hatchbacks have always proved popular with company car buyers, their spacious cabins and refined on-road manners making them the ideal companion for clocking up major motorway miles. Ford and Skoda...
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  Top 5 diesel coupe company cars
  If you value performance and a sleek design over practicality when picking your next company car, a coupe could be just what you’re looking for. The good news is that...
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  Top 10 MPG Hero Hatchbacks
  If you travel a great deal of miles each year and you pay for your own fuel, you’ll need a company car which can save you money at the pumps...
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  Top 5 long-range saloons
  One of the biggest concerns for the motorway focused company car driver is how many miles the thing will do to a tank of fuel. While it’s always helpful to have...
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  Uber-efficient new engines for facelifted SEAT Leon
  SEAT has given its Leon model family a mid-life spruce up with additional kit, engines and a new trim level set to be the primary draw for company car drivers....
• First drive: Isuzu Rodeo Denver
  We've been driving the double-cab Isuzu Rodeo with a tweaked 3.0-litre diesel engine to find out if the latest model is OK... Corral. Sorry. Performance from the 3.0-litre diesel engine with 161bhp means, er...