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  Company car crashes uncovered
  A survey by an accident management company has lifted the lid on company car crash trends. The study, carried out by Total Accident Management, shows that business drivers collision rates are 30-40%...
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  Company car drivers in a hurry
  Company car drivers believe that speeding is less of an issue compared to private motorists, according to a new study. The figures, from the RAC Report on Motoring, show that nearly...
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  Vauxhall targets company car drivers with Mokka
  Vauxhall is hoping that a new trim, aimed specifically at company car drivers, will help further the appeal of its new Mokka model. The small crossover, a rival to the likes...
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  Take part in our fuel duty poll
  In a recent report it is claimed that there will be a vast reduction in the tax the Government makes from motorists as many move over to more fuel-efficient and alternatively-powered...
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  Revised BMW 7 Series revealed
  BMW has given its luxury 7 Series a mid-life refresh and now the range features a hybrid version and new, more efficient engines. There are small cosmetic changes including new adaptive...
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  Lexus RX450h gets mild redesign
  Lexus has given its hybrid off-roader, the RX 450h, some minor design updates and improved equipment along with the addition of a new sportier version. The design changes have been minute....
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  Ford claims victory over fuel thieves
  Ford claims its Easy Fuel system designed to prevent misfuelling is also scuppering thieves’ attempts at syphoning petrol and diesel from motorists’ tanks. With fuel cost escalating, albeit with a brief respite...
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  All-new Audi A3 2.0 TDI road test
  Junior executives looking at their next fleet car could do a lot worse than considering the all-new Audi A3. It is a sensible car with a range of cost efficient...
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  New BMW 3 Series Touring announced
  BMW has released details of a car that’s bound to be very popular with company car drivers. Meet the new 3 Series Touring. The estate version of the Bavarian firm’s popular...
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  TomTom launches telematic tracking system
  Satellite navigation provider TomTom has unveiled a new system which monitors driver behaviour. Aimed at helping businesses contain the rising cost of fuel, the LINK 510 system monitors not only driver...
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  Vauxhall names new city car
  Vauxhall has announced the official name for its new city car – and it’s probably not what you’re expecting. Unveiled via an odd cartoon strip press release, the new competitor for...
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  Top five executive estates
  If you’re a company car driver in a slightly more senior position and are looking for an executive car with lots of load room, there’s a raft of estates around that...
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  Latest details of new Hyundai i20
  Hyundai has shed further light on the new i20 model, including details of new engines as well as company car costs. The new car has also been given some exterior and...
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  Chevrolet Volt v Chevrolet Cruze
  Chrevolet has created a conundrum for the company car driver. On the list of choices there lies the Chevrolet Cruze – a 1.7-litre diesel, five-door hatchback – and then underneath...
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  Skoda names new car
  Do you hanker for a Skoda that is bigger than a Fabia but smaller than an Octavia? Yes? Well then your prayers are answered: meet the Ford Focus-sized Skoda Rapid. Unfortunately,...
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  Volvo V40 costs and specs announced
  Pricing and specification has been announced for the new Volvo V40 hatchback, and it looks like good news for company car drivers. Unveiled to the public at the Geneva Motor Show...
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  Lower emissions for Infiniti M35h
  Nissan’s luxury brand, Infiniti, is making an effort to appeal to company car drivers by lowering CO2 emissions on its M35h hybrid saloon. Tweaks to the electric motor to improve accuracy...
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  Car makers to fight new tax rules
  Motor manufacturers in the UK have vowed to fight the Government’s decision to hike up company car tax costs for zero- and low-emissions cars. Currently, company car drivers in zero-emissions cars such as...
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  Fleet News announces Award winners
  Parkers’ sister brand Fleet News has announced the winner of its annual awards, with the Volkswagen Passat coming out top in the Best Company Car category. The Passat won the Best...
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  Company car tax: Budget 2012
  Company car drivers in low emissions cars face an increase in costs under new rules detailed in the Budget today. A raft of changes to the way company car tax is charged were announced...