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  Top five cost-effective coupes
  If you’re after a bit of stylish motoring but don’t want to break the bank, there’s a range of coupes out there that look the part but have an efficient...
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  Mazda special editions for fleet drivers
  Mazda has announced that special edition versions of many of its cars will be available to company car drivers for the first time. The models available include Venture Edition trim for...
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  Updates for BMW 1 and 3 Series
  BMW has announced updates to its 1 Series, 3 Series saloon and 3 Series Touring ranges – and they’ll all be available from November. The most interesting update as far as...
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  Facelift for Land Rover Freelander
  Land Rover has announced a facelift for the Freelander promising better comfort, convenience and driving enjoyment. Visually, the exterior has been tweaked to keep things feeling fresh. There are three new...
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  BIK-friendly BMW X3 unveiled
  BMW has unveiled a new rear-wheel-drive version of X3 which should appeal to company car drivers. Traditionally a rival to the Audi Q5 and Volvo’s XC90, the X3 was vastly improved...
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  New Toyota Auris at Paris Motor Show
  Toyota is set to unveil a new version of its Ford Focus-rivalling Auris at the Paris Motor Show next month. Consisting of petrol, diesel and petrol/electric hybrid models, the next generation...
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  New Volvo models for company car drivers
  Volvo has announced a new trim level called “Business Edition” that’s designed to attract company car drivers. It replaces the ES and ES Nav models but benefits from more equipment and a...
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  Company car stats revealed
  The number of people using company cars is down, new statistics on Benefit-in-Kind taxation have revealed. A report by the Office of National Statistics showed that the number of taxable company...
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  Mercedes-Benz C-Class facelift announced
  Mercedes-Benz has announced a raft of updates for its popular C-Class, including measures which significantly lower company car tax bills. Since the introduction of BMW’s excellent new 3 Series, the German competition...
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  Top five 2015 tax victims
  In 2015 there’s going to be quite a hike in company car tax for drivers of low-CO2-emitting cars. As we reported, trade groups are calling for the Government to make the...
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  Calls for company car tax re-think
  There are calls for the Government to re-think its company car tax strategy moving forwards. The British Vehicle Rental and Licencing Association, or BVRLA, is urging a review of the...
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  Blog: hopeless hard shoulder highways
  There’s the possibility that the Highways Agency will be opening hard shoulders on the M25 as part of a ‘Managed Motorway’ system to help control traffic. Members of the public have...
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  New SEAT Leon revealed
  SEAT has announced an all-new version of its popular hatchback, the Leon. The first car wearing the firm’s new badge, the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf rival enters its third generation...
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  Driver training: A worthwhile exercise?
  There is a tendency these days to not pursue additional training or education. Many people learn a skill or procedure and simply leave it at that. Now, while they’re no doubt...
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  Poll: driving standards in the UK
  A leading road safety charity claims that more than a quarter of drivers have had an accident on the way to work. The claims follow a survey carried out by the...
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  Jaguar XF Sportbrake details announced
  Jaguar has announced prices and engine specifications for its estate version of the XF, dubbed the Sportbrake. The eagerly awaited version of Jaguar’s popular 5 Series and E-Class competitor is set...
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  SEAT reveals new Toledo
  SEAT has released details of its new Toledo, a car that’s sure to appeal to company car drivers. Promising excellent value for money, the new SEAT is set to take on the...
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  Top five mile-munching saloons
  The saloon has long been the mainstay of the company car world. Those who do a lot of miles will want one that is comfortable, cheap to tax and crucially one that...
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  Peugeot 208 1.6 e-HDi Feline road test
  The Peugeot 208 1.6-litre e-HDi Feline 5dr is aimed at wooing company car drivers with its high level of kit and low tax costs. There’s a wider question to be answered...
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  Facelift for Astra, new diesel engine for GTC
  Vauxhall has announced a new high-powered diesel engine for the stylish Astra GTC along with a facelift for its Astra Hatch and Sports Tourer The Astra GTC gets a powerful 2.0-litre ‘BiTurbo’...