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  80mph speed limit criticised
  An 80mph speed limit to be trialled on up to seven sections of the UK’s motorway network this spring has been criticised by safety campaigners. The trial will take place on parts of...
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  Top 5 low-tax coupes
  We’ve had some nice weather of late and now the evenings are drawing out a bit there’s a definite sense of spring in the air. If you’re looking for a...
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  Nissan Micra DIG-S road test
  Does green motoring have to be boring? Nissan doesn’t think so. The Micra DIG-S is the firm’s attempt at proving that low CO2, high MPG motoring is possible without boring drivers...
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  Hyundai i30 Active 1.6 CDTi Blue Drive road test
  The new Hyundai i30 is set to become an incredibly popular company car. The Korean firm is expecting up to half its cars to go to fleets. So, what exactly is...
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  Top five Geneva stars
  The Geneva Motor Show saw the unveiling of some extremely important cars for the company car driver. We’ve chosen our favourite five for you and explain why you need to know...
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  Do you use your mobile while driving?
  A study has shown that using a smartphone while driving is more dangerous than driving after drinking or taking drugs. Despite this shocking statistic published by the Institute of Advanced Motorists, 8%...
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  New Volvo V40 details revealed
  Volvo has revived an old moniker for its all-new five-door hatchback, the V40. Set to compete with the likes of the Audi A3 Sportback, the Swedish firm is hoping the V40 will slot right into the...
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  Emissions explained
  By 2015 the average car will emit just 130g/km of CO2. Well, that’s the EU’s plan anyway. In the UK at least it looks as though we’re on track. Since 2000...
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  Top five company car convertibles
  Did you see it? For a fleeting second last weekend the sun came out. Naturally, this got the whole of the UK into its Bermuda shorts and down to the...
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  Top five BIK-busting city cars
  We’ve driven the new Skoda Citigo this week and if you don’t venture out of the city a lot it makes a fantastic company car thanks to its highly efficient...
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  Breathalysers to be compulsory in France
  Any company car driver who wants to drive in France must carry a breathalyser kit after July 1 this year. From November, drivers caught not carrying the compulsory kits will face...
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  Company car tax changes on the way
  On April 1 the bands for company car tax bands will shift. This means the majority of company car drivers will have to pay more Benefit-in-Kind tax. However, some will...
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  Tweaks for SEAT Exeo
  There’s a raft of changes to the SEAT Exeo saloon and estate to bring the car up-to-date for 2012. Based around the car’s existing set of engines and infrastructure, the tweaks...
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  Geneva 2012 company car preview
  The Geneva Motor Show is always a spectacular occasion and very often sees launches of some of the most important cars. This year is set to be no exception, and...
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  Audi A3 company car hero
  Audi’s A3 is a very popular company car. Its hatchback dimensions coupled with its stylish image, refined engines and well-built interiors mean it’s a car many people aspire to. In this...
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  New diesel engines for Audi A5 models
  A pair of new diesel engines has been added to the Audi A5 Coupe and Sportback, making them more affordable for company car drivers. Badged as TDIe engines, there’s a lower-powered 134bhp...
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  Company car drivers' top tech
  These days there’s a huge range of technological features available for the company car driver, and some have more than a whiff of Tomorrow’s World about them. We’ve been looking at...
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  Audi A1 - company car hero
  The Audi A1 is a small hatchback with big appeal to company car drivers. Its mix of style, build quality and low tax bills means business car parks are rapidly...
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  BMW 5 Series - company car hero
  Last week we drove the BMW 5 Series 520d ED and it impressed us with its combination of practicality, low costs and on-road performance. In this article we’re going to...
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  Ford Focus gets low tax petrol engine
  A new low emitting petrol engine has been added to the Ford Focus range, which will help reduce company car tax costs.   The 1.0-litre, three-cylinder EcoBoost engine in the Focus is available...