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  Petrol and diesel go head-to-head
  Diesel is the traditional choice for most company car drivers – and those private motorists that do large mileages – for good reason. Generally cleaner when it comes to CO2 emissions...
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  Which Audi A3 makes the best company car?
  The Audi A3 has long been a popular choice for many company car drivers as it offers competitive running costs, luxurious cabin quality and the four-ringed badge that would be...
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  DAB Radio explained
  When you are considering optional extras to include on your next company car, digital radio, or DAB radio as it is also known, should be one of the key features to...
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  New low-tax Vauxhall Astra
  Vauxhall has announced a new 1.6 CDTi diesel engine that will be joining the Astra range with first deliveries expected in April this year. Previously only available in the Zafira Tourer...
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  Spotlight on: petrol engines
  In recent years car manufacturers have been concentrating on downsizing their engines, replacing larger motors with smaller ones offering similar power to before but with better fuel economy. This has been...
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  New C-Class pricing and spec confirmed
  Mercedes-Benz has announced pricing and specification details for the new C-Class, one of the most hotly anticipated cars for 2014. The C-Class is a big seller here in the UK and...
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  Company car tax changes in 2014/15
  For many years now company car tax has been directly linked to the amount of CO2 emissions the car you choose produces and this year is no different. In fact,...
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  New V-Class broadens appeal to company car drivers
  Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the new V-Class, the successor to the Viano that will arrive in showrooms early in 2015. Luxury transport services are spoilt for choice when it comes to large MPVs...
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  Updated Volkswagen Polo gains new engines
  Volkswagen has unveiled an updated version of the popular Polo hatchback set to go on sale in April with first deliveries expected in late July. One of the biggest headlines for the...
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  New low-tax petrol engine for Audi Q3
  Audi has introduced a new 1.4-litre TFSI petrol engine to the Audi Q3 line-up offering competitively low-tax bills which may sway company car drivers away from diesel. Available in front-wheel drive...
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  Premium vs mainstream – which offers value for money?
  One of the most difficult dilemmas that company car drivers face when picking their next car is choosing between the entry-level premium choice or to opt for the top of the...
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  Which BMW 3 Series makes the best company car?
  The BMW 3 Series is almost the Holy Grail for company car drivers. It’s got low running costs, is comfortable, fantastic to drive and it boasts the brand cache of...
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  New Octavia GreenLine revealed with all-time low CO2 emissions
  Skoda has unveiled a new version of the Octavia specifically designed to win over company car drivers. The new GreenLine III model uses a version of the 1.6 TDI diesel engine...
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  Spotlight on: fuel-saving tech
  Even though economists keep reinforcing that the green shoots of financial recovery are growing ever closer to flowering, many of us are remaining in ‘thrift mode’ after years of cutting...
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  Which Volkswagen Passat makes the best company car?
  The words Volkswagen Passat and company car go together like bread and butter, fish and chips and my own personal favourite: gin and tonic. From January this year Volkswagen decided to...
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  Which Nissan Qashqai makes the best company car?
  The original Nissan Qashqai became a firm favourite with fleet drivers, with company car sales making up 63 percent of Qashqais sold in the 2012 financial year. Now there’s an all-new...
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  Which Peugeot 208 makes the best company car?
  When it comes to small cars there are few manufacturers that have had as much success as Peugeot. The French manufacturer’s history is steeped in small car heritage including the celebrated...
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  More standard kit for VW Passat
  Volkswagen has announced the arrival of two new trim levels to the Passat range: Executive and Executive Style, replacing the existing Highline, Sport and R-Line trims in the line-up. The Executive...
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  New Peugeot 308 estate revealed
  Following in the footsteps of the recently launched SEAT Leon ST and Volkswagen Golf estate, Peugeot has unveiled the new 308 SW, an estate version of the recently launched hatchback. Larger...
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  Top five 4x4s for Winter 2013/14
  With winter fast approaching many new car buyers are once again considering the benefits of a 4x4. There’s a plethora of different models on sale, from mainstream manufacturers as well as...