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  Four-wheel drive MINI Clubman joins the range
  It’s good news for company car drivers who need off-road capabilities as a four-wheel version of the new MINI Clubman has been launched. Available on top Clubman trims – Cooper S...
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  Guide to reclaiming business mileage
  When it comes to company cars, fuel can be a complicated business. Do you need to pay fuel tax? What rate should you use to claim back business miles? What...
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  Renault recalls new cars to fix emissions
  Renault has announced it is recalling 15,000 new cars following tests that revealed emissions were too high on some cars. The UK arm of the company has said that only a...
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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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  The Mini from France loses its chevrons
  The revised DS 3 has been revealed at an exclusive event in Paris this week and Parkers was there to get the full lowdown on the new car. Citroen’s premium brand...
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  Fiat 500 89g/km diesel goes on sale
  A new 1.3-litre diesel engine has joined the Fiat 500 line-up and is available to order now. Revised in September 2015, the 500 has had over 40 percent of its components replaced. From the...
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  New Mercedes E-Class powered by low CO2-emitting engines
  Are you a company car driver looking for an executive German saloon? Good news, there’s a redesigned Mercedes Benz E-Class on the way. The current car has been around since 2009,...
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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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  Audi debuts estate-of-the-art A4 Allroad
  More niche-plugger than mud-plugger, the new Audi A4 Allroad offers the tougher stance and ride height of an off-road vehicle with the additional practicality of an estate body. As well as...
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  Kia showcases new autonomous driving technology
  Remote parking and a system that can bring your car to a halt if you take your eyes off the road for too long are just two new technologies being...
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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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  Drivers face tougher penalties for using mobile phones
  Company car drivers who use a mobile phone while driving could face tougher penalties – including larger fines and more penalty points – if government plans come into force. Currently if you’re...
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  Diesel prices fall below £1 a litre
  Supermarkets have cut their diesel prices to below £1 per litre – the cheapest it’s been since 2009. Morrisons was the first to lower its prices before Asda, Tesco and Sainsbury’s...
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  Top 5 company cars to watch out for in 2016
  Company cars are an enormous market for manufacturers, with fleet purchases making up a hefty percentage of new car sales in the UK, and we don’t think this trend will...
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  First look at the all-new Hyundai Ioniq
  Hyundai is set to add to the rapidly growing ultra-low-emission vehicle (ULEV) market in early 2016 with the new Ioniq. Rivalling the likes of the Toyota Prius and Lexus CT200h, as well as electric...
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  Opel to tackle fuel consumption and emissions
  Opel, the parent company of Vauxhall, is taking the next steps to help meet targets set by the upcoming Real Driving Emissions legislation that will come into effect in 2017. From mid-2016,...
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  Compact executive shoot-out: 3 Series vs C-Class
  You’re enjoying the trappings of a successful career: you’ve had the salary increase, the private healthcare package and an office of your own – now the only thing left to...
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  Volkswagen announces test of five UK models
  Volkswagen has announced that the majority of its models correspond with the original CO2 figures following the 2015 emissions scandal. However, during the internal investigations a total of nine different models were...
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  Petrol set to fall to £1 per litre for Christmas
  British motorists are set to be treated to petrol at £1 per litre or less, just in time for Christmas. It relies on retailers “doing the right thing” and passing on...
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  Volvo S90 promises classier cabin and low tax bills
  There’s more choice in the executive saloon market than ever thanks to the established Audi A6, BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and of course the relatively new Jaguar XF. From summer 2016 drivers...