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  Company car tax: planning ahead
  Choosing your next company car is exciting and lets be honest: the last thing anyone wants to think about is how much tax you’re going to pay. But it’s an important...
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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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  Research shows one in six feel 'invincible' when driving
  According to research from Masternaut, one in six (16 percent) business drivers feel invincible when driving, claiming that they never consider their safety to be at risk. As part of a...
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  Order books open for the new Jaguar XE
  One of the most hotly anticipated cars of the year, the Jaguar XE, is now available to order with first deliveries expected in June. Completing the Jaguar saloon car range sitting...
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  New top-of-the range trim for the SsangYong Rexton W
  SsangYong has announced a new range-topping model to its Rexton W line-up – the ELX. The new trim includes a number of enhancements over the previous range-topping EX model including a...
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  Executive cars for less than £150 a month
  A budget of £150 a month can provide a surprising level of comfort for a company car driver, as long as you pick a sensible, low CO2 emitting engine. We’ve picked...
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  Penalties for mobile phone use on the decline
  The number of drivers caught using a mobile phone while driving fell by 24 percent last year. According to figures from a Freedom of Information Act request by BBC Radio...
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  SEAT Alhambra refreshed for 2015
  SEAT has revealed first details of the updated Alhambra which goes on sale at the end of May. The big news is that the MPV is up to 15 percent more...
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  Ford Galaxy set to be seven-seat fleet star
  The new Ford Galaxy will go on sale with a range of efficient engines and fuel saving technology, making it a more attractive fleet choice than ever. With seven full-sized seats,...
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  Training Insight: Audi revamps driver experience programme
  When your fleet manager utters the words ‘driver training’, it’s usually followed by a collective moan and visions of being desk-bound, spotting hazards or being quizzed on test questions from...
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  Hybrid Toyota RAV4 arrives in 2016
  For the first time in its 20-year history the Toyota RAV4 will be available with a hybrid petrol and electric powertrain. Although no official emissions figures have been released, the combination...
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  Company car allowance picks: medium-sized hatchbacks
  Although getting a company car can be seen as a great perk, it’s not always the best option for you – especially if you have a car already on a...
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  Government to invest £6.6 million in Hydrogen infrastructure
  The uptake of hydrogen-fuelled vehicles has received a boost following the government’s announcement that it will invest £6.6 million in strengthening the hydrogen refueling network across England. Business Minister, Matthew Hancock,...
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  Could intelligent tech put an end to speeding?
  Breaking the speed limit can be an expensive and dangerous mistake, but it could become a thing of the past thanks to adaptive speed-limiting technology from Ford. The Intelligent Speed Limiter,...
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  The best value large luxury saloons
  Being able to pick a luxury saloon as your next company car usually means you’ve hit a high point in your career. Cars like the BMW 5 Series and Jaguar...
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  First details: 2015 Jaguar XF
  On 1 April an all-new Jaguar XF is set to be shown to the public for the first time, and it ushers in fantastic news for company car drivers. During the...
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  BMW 3 Series vs Audi A4
  Here at Parkers we love a head-to-head challenge and there are few cars that are as well matched as these two: the Audi A4 and BMW 3 Series. Hugely popular business...
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  Councils receive £275 million boost to improve local roads
  Transport Secretary, Patrick McLoughlin, has announced today that councils across England will receive a share of £275 million for local roads maintenance. The 31 schemes being awarded funding across the 28...
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  Skoda announces SE Business trim for Superb
  Just weeks after its first full public unveil at the Geneva Motor Show, Skoda has announced a new trim for its flagship car, the Superb. The new SE Business trim is...
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  New Mazda CX-3 has fleet appeal
  Small crossovers are everywhere lately; chunky looking 4x4 wannabes hiding the underpinnings of a conventional hatchback underneath. Latest to join the fray is Mazda with its new CX-3. Notice something immediately...