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• Kia's bids for fleet business with EcoDynamics
  Kia is hoping to win over more user choosers with the latest low-CO2 emission version of the Ceed. Badged EcoDynamics, the special version of the 1.6-litre diesel Ceed features automatic stop-start technology...
• Drivers under scrutiny for drug driving in North Wales
  Drivers on business in North Wales could be stopped at random for a drugs test in an attempt to assess the scale of drug-driving in the region. Police in North Wales...
• Sharper looks and lower emissions from new Golf wagon
  A new-look Volkswagen Golf estate arrives in showrooms next month with lower CO2, sharper styling and the promise of reduced company car tax bills. The estate has been restyled to give...
• Compact Range Rover to be unveiled in 2010
  Land Rover has confirmed it will unveil a compact Range Rover next year before the new model’s launch in 2011. The car will be built alongside the Freelander at Jaguar Land...
• Fixed penalty proposed for careless driving
  Careless driving may become a fixed penalty offence, carrying three points and a penalty of £60, as speeding does. The proposal, which would allow the police to issue a roadside ticket...
• Study claims excess caffeine puts lives at risk
  High mileage business drivers who use high energy drinks to keep them going have been warned by IAM Fleet and Drive & Survive there could be hidden dangers in relying...
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  Which new 'green' cars offer lower tax and save you money?
  There are more ‘greener’ cars on the market than ever, but it might be surprising to learn that not all will save company car drivers money. Current benefit in kind tax...
• Leasing firm warns on 'driver negligence'
  Company car drivers should treat their vehicles as their own to help avoid their employers, according to a major leasing company. Research by Lex Autolease suggests drivers can help save their...
• New diesel completes Cruze range
  Chevrolet has launched 125bhp diesel versions of its Cruze saloon in a bid to win over more company car drivers. The 125bhp version of the 2.0 VDCi engine is available in...
• Peugeot 4007 4x4 gains slick-shifting diesel auto
  Peugeot has launched an automatic version of its diesel 4007 with similar CO2 emissions to the manual. The 4007 2.2 HDi DCS uses a dual-clutch gearbox similar to Volkswagen’s DSG, which...
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  New Toyota Land Cruiser is more refined and capable
  Toyota has unveiled an all new Land Cruiser with class leading emissions and fuel consumption at a time where drivers are more inclined to choose 4x4s through need rather than...
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  Modest BIK tax bills from fastest ever Volkswagen Golf
  Volkswagen is launching the most powerful and fastest ever Golf – and the good news for user choosers is its relatively low emissions. The Golf R uses an uprated version of...
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  Ford's new C-MAX appeals to families big and small
  Ford has launched two new versions of its C-MAX designed to appeal to company car drivers with families. The existing five-seat C-MAX gets a more stylish new look and improved...
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  New diesel auto for Honda CR-V
  A new diesel engine with the option of an automatic will be available on the 2010 Honda CR-V. The CR-V will gain the more powerful 2.2-litre diesel launched in the Honda...
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  Greener Focus heralds Ford's auto-start-stop
  Ford is joining the sub-100g/km club with a full-size family car equipped with automatic start-stop technology.   Ford has taken the current Focus Econetic 1.6-litre diesel TDCi, introduced in early 2008, and made a...
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  Stylish all-new Vauxhall Astra promises improved drive
  This is the car that Vauxhall claims will raise the bar for company car drivers with improved quality, more space, better drive and more equipment as standard. The addition of more...
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  Fresher Volvo C30 gets sports and style options
  The Volvo C30 is likely to become a more enticing company car choice from next year with a fresher look and the options of a sports chassis and styling kit. The hatchback’s...
• VW launches next generation BlueMotion
  Volkswagen’s second-generation BlueMotion models could save Passat drivers money through a lower BIK tax rate. Due on sale early in 2010, the Polo, Golf and Passat will be offered with new...
• Subaru enthusiasts can now choose Impreza diesel
  Subaru has launched a diesel version of the Impreza in the UK – but at a price. The well-equipped entry-level model the 2.0D RC is priced at £20,000 on the road,...
• Sporty R-Design treatment for XC60
  Volvo has increased the desirability of the XC60 4x4 with the introduction of R-Design models. As well as a sports styling kit, the R-Design also adds sharper driving characteristics. Styling features include...