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  Citroen DS5 road test
  The Citroen DS5 is the third model to join the premium DS range and with a range of clean diesel engines and a premium feel it could cause a stir...
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  Volvo claims delivery time victory
  Volvo says it is stealing a march on its German rivals in the fleet market because it has shorter delivery times. The Swedish car maker says it has been added to...
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  BMW sat nav warns of traffic chaos
  BMW is offering customers a new advanced traffic information system with fast, accurate and reliable data on traffic problems in the UK. Named Real Time Traffic Information (RTTI) the system is...
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  Fleet sales prop up car industry
  Fleet sales have continued to prop up the new car industry this month. According to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, private registrations fell by 9.3% while fleet...
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  Calculating company car tax
  Company car tax can be confusing at the best of times, but it’s a necessary evil. We all have to pay it, so here’s a guide to working out exactly...
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  Welcome to your all-new website
  Welcome to your brand new Parkers website – a revelation in the way you choose and run your company car. Packed full of useful features in a streamlined, accessible and easy-to-use...
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  Audi A6 Avant road test
  This is the fourth-generation A6 Avant and it promises a lot, particularly for the company car driver. It’s not much of a secret through: the last version comprehensively outsold the BMW 5-Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class estates....
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  Frankfurt company car coverage
  Welcome to Company Car Driver’s coverage of one of the biggest car shows in the world, which our correspondents covered live on 13 September. The 64th Frankfurt IAA was the latest...
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  Road test: Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4
  The Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4 is the first ever diesel hybrid – a combination of diesel and electric power. This is a significant breakthrough from Peugeot as hybrids to date have been a combination...
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  New low-CO2 engine for Qashqai
  Nissan has introduced a new low-emission diesel engine for its popular crossover, the Qashqai. The 1.6-litre turbodiesel brings CO2 emissions down to 119g/km for the Qashqai and Qashqai+2, and replaces the...
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  Frankfurt '11: Company Car preview
  The 64th Frankfurt IAA is the latest event in a line of German car shows stretching back to Hotel Bristol, Berlin in 1897, where just eight vehicles were shown to...
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  Mercedes C220 Sport Estate
  The C-Class Estate is Mercedes-Benz‘s answer to the BMW 3-Series Touring and the Audi A4 Avant. We’ve been testing it with the mid-range diesel engine to find out if it...
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  Exeo tweaks result in lower tax
  Seat has announced details of a facelifted Exeo that’s likely to be rather appealing to company car drivers. Set to be unveiled to the public at the Frankfurt Motor Show in...
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  Hybrid Audi A8 announced
  Following on from the A6 hybrid, German manufacturer Audi has revealed details of a hybrid version of its flagship saloon, the A8. Fitted with a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain, the new A8 is claimed...
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  Company car tax: too complex?
  “Congratulations, you’re now eligible for a company car. We’ll pay for everything – you just need to tax it!” Sounds great, but where to start? So you take the CO2 emissions of...
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  Fleet sales prop up UK car industry
  Fleet sales continue to give new car registrations a more optimistic outlook, despite registrations falling for the 13th month running in July. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), new...
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  Top five premium holiday cruisers
  Summer is upon us and many people are considering taking a holiday in the UK rather than venturing abroad. Are you looking for a company car that can transport you...
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  New Mazda crossover for Frankfurt
  Mazda is set to unveil the all-new CX-5 crossover at the Frankfurt Motor Show this year. Likely to compete with the VW Tiguan and Ford Kuga, the new model employs a very different...
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  Top 10 roads to avoid this summer
  Now that the kids have broken up from school we should expect to see a little less rush hour traffic but at the weekend don’t be surprised if you find yourself stuck in...
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  Company car test - Alfa Giulietta
  Can the fastest Alfa Romeo you can buy work as a company car? The Giulietta is arguably one of the best-looking hatchbacks available right now, but at what price style? The...