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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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  Smaller turbo petrol engines for 2017 Honda Civic
  The next-generation Honda Civic range will feature a new pair of turbocharged petrol engines which promise fleet drivers excellent performance and fuel economy. If you’ve been put off diesel by the...
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  BMW 5 Series vs Jaguar XF
  Large executive saloons like the BMW 5 Series and Jaguar XF offer plenty of interior space, a big boot and the kind of luxury that you don’t get in a...
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  Companies urged to take speed seriously
  A report released by Brake and the Licence Bureau has found employers whose staff drive for work could do more to train and educate them about the potentially fatal consequences...
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  More than 17,000 convicted of careless driving in two years
  The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has revealed that more than 17,000 people have been convicted of careless driving offences since police were given the power to issue fixed penalty...
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  Lucky for some: BMW's ultra-luxurious 7 Series
  The BMW 7 Series is back and promises more of everything which made the last car so good, while shedding weight and improving its emissions.  This sixth-generation limo borrows technology from the...
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  Top safety options to consider
  The amount of safety equipment available on cars nowadays is quite staggering – from sensors that monitor blind spots to systems that can basically drive the car automatically. If you haven’t...
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  More driver training needed to reduce car crashes
  Driver error is still a major contributing factor towards crashes on British roads, according to statistical analysis by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM). The group, which is the UK’s largest...
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  Ford Mondeo goes posh for company car drivers with Vignale
  Ford has extended its Mondeo range with a new premium version, dubbed Vignale, which is now on sale. The Vignale version is available in the Mondeo estate and saloon bodystyles though...
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  Skoda Octavia vRS gains 4x4 option and sat-nav as standard
  Skoda is continuing the expansion of its sporty flagship Octavia vRS line-up with a specification boost and the introduction of a new 4x4 transmission option which will arrive in the...
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  No BIK changes for diesel cars with defeat devices
  HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed that any customers affected by a potential recall of certain Volkswagen Group diesel vehicles will not have their BiK tax status changed if...
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  Traffic congestion number one concern for company car drivers
  Company car drivers are more concerned about the increasing congestion on UK roads than any other issue, according to RAC’s Report on Motoring 2015. Among its findings the annual study shows...
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  Top 5 diesel SUVs
  The SUV segment has exploded over recent years, largely thanks to the popularity of the Nissan Qashqai. A higher ride position, chunky styling and loads of space to stretch out are...
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  All-new BMW X1 revealed
  The second-generation of BMW’s popular SUV has been revealed ahead of its official on-sale date of October 24. A surprise success for the German premium brand when the car was first...
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  Ford leads project to develop alternative ultra-low emitting fuel
  Ford is leading a €3.5 million research project to investigate the use of alternative fuels that could offer the power and performance of modern petrol and diesel engines with environmental...
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  Top five company cars coming soon
  The Frankfurt Motor Show, one of the biggest events in the automotive calendar, has wrapped up for another year and Parkers has been there in force taking a look at...
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  Jaguar F-Pace targets company car drivers
  Jaguar has revealed its all-new F-Pace, the firm’s first ever crossover which aims to woo company car drivers. On sale now, the UK-based firm believes over 90 percent of customers for...
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  New Infiniti Q30 set for fleet battle
  When it comes to company cars, so far Japanese maker Infiniti has been something of a bit-part player. That’s all about to change though, with the introduction of the new...
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  Ford Edge coming to UK
  The Ford Edge is coming to the UK next year as part of a wider programme by the firm to offer an extended range of all- or four-wheel drive cars. Alongside...
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  New company car kit to consider for 2015
  It’s staggering when you think about how far technology has come over the past few years, cars can now drive themselves, make calls for you, stop if they sense an...