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  UK drivers undeterred by heavy fines and penalties for mobile use
  Despite high-profile campaigns and equally high fines for breaking the law, UK drivers continue to flout the law where mobile phone use is concerned. IAM RoadSmart’s latest figures. Ministry of Justice...
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  Hyundai Kona Electric cheaper to tax than Nissan Leaf
  Hyundai has released pricing for the Kona Electric – a version of the small SUV powered by electricity, meaning zero tailpipe emissions and extremely low running costs. The headline figure...
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  Cupra: no tax-friendly models from SEAT’s performance brand until 2020
  Sporty SEATs with high-performance diesel engines have been a user-chooser highlight for many years, but the bad news is that its new, standalone Cupra brand is unlikely to have any...
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  Towing - the laws you need to know
  If you are planning to use your company vehicle for towing, perhaps a caravan or a trailer, you need to know the laws that apply, and you should always consult...
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  Higher BIK rates for 2018 Toyota Prius ranges
  Increased claimed CO2 emission figures have been published by Toyota after submitting its hybrid Prius hatchback and Prius+ MPV models for testing under the new WLTP efficiency regime. Are the Toyota...
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  New Citroen C4 Cactus: petrol power for company car drivers
  Somewhat sanitised styling is not the only change to the Citroen C4 Cactus range that’s likely to make it more appealing to fleet buyers in 2018 – the introduction of...
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  Skoda Karoq SE Technology adds fleet appeal
  Business users benefit from new Karoq SE Technology Aiming to add some extra fleet appeal to the Karoq SUV, Skoda has introduced the SE Technology trim level. Higher specification includes driver-focused...
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  Audi A5 1.4 TFSI engine joins range
  Masters of the motorway, the popular executive Audi A5 Coupe and Sportback have recently gained a new engine option – a low-emission 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol. In a range that includes the...
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  Civic gets new diesel but petrol still cheaper to tax
  With efficiency and low emissions high on the agenda for vehicle manufacturers and company car drivers, Honda has added a 120hp 1.6-litre i-DTEC diesel engine to the Civic range, available from...
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  Moving on up: Company car drivers focused on the next new model
  Drivers dream about their next car when receiving their new one Fleet: Driver in association with Sewell’s Research & Insight has revealed the habits of company car drivers. Despite many claiming...
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  The best new company cars
  Picking the right company car requires a lot of thought. If you’re spending hours on end behind the wheel, it needs to be comfortable, refined and well-equipped. Most importantly, though, it...
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  Volkswagen Passat range updated with extra kit
  Volkswagen has lavished a selection of extra equipment on its popular Passat for 2018, including the GT, R-Line and fleet-favourite SE Business. Read the full Parkers Volkswagen Passat review What’s new on...
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  New fleet website from SEAT, and why you still need Parkers first
  Are you considering a SEAT as your next company car? If so, there’s plenty of help on hand here at Parkers – our company car driver section covers all your...
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  Diesel disaster: why petrol power rules in the SEAT Ibiza
  If you think that going diesel for your company car will pay for itself, think again. Even if you do 20,000 miles per year of your own miles, choosing a diesel...
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  New drivers to be allowed on motorways
  Could your motorway life be about to improve? That’s a likely upshot of new government measures aiming to increase driver education on our nation’s highways. After a yet-to-be-announced date in 2018,...
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  The cash vs company car debate
  Rising up the career ladder and opening the door to the company car scheme isn’t just exciting, it also offers big savings in terms of maintenance, repair bills and fuel...
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  Petrol power for Volvo V90 and S90, but T4 comes at a cost
  Volvo has announced a new T4 petrol engine for the S90 and V90 – popular company cars that have until now been available either as diesels or T8 ‘twin engine’...
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  Company cars to watch out for in 2018
  The Frankfurt motor show is on this week, which means a dearth of new cars have been unveiled. But which ones do you need to know about as a company...
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  Should your next BMW X3 be petrol-powered?
  The BMW X3 has been quietly racking up some serious sales statistics since its launch in 2002. We’ve just had a chance to sample the third generation car, which hits...
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  P11D value explained
  The P11D value of your car is used to calculate the amount of company car tax you pay. P11D is actually the name of a form filed by employers and sent...