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  New Kia Rio boasts choice of efficient engines and low BIK
  The new Kia Rio supermini launched recently and is likely to appeal to fleet drivers looking for something compact, well equipped and cheap to run. Low BIK across the range; just...
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  Changes loom in 2017 for Britain’s company car drivers
  Britain’s company car drivers face more complex decisions in 2017 than ever before, the head of SEAT’s fleet division has warned Parkers. With wholesale changes to VED car tax, new stricter...
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  Diesel Audi TT now available with automatic gearbox
  The Audi TT is already available with an economical diesel engine in 2.0-litre TDI Ultra form, but up until now buyers have only been able to get one with a...
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  Prices for 2017 Honda Civic announced
  Prices for the tenth-generation Honda Civic hatchback have been announced, with initial deliveries expected to arrive by late March 2017. Petrol engines only With a duo of turbocharged petrol engines available from...
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  Kia confirms diesel-powered Stinger
  Less than month after the model’s unveiling, Kia has given details on the 2.2-litre diesel engine due to slot into its all-new Stinger. The South Korean manufacturer hopes to take...
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  All-new Hyundai i30 gains three-cylinder power and more bodystyles
  Hyundai has announced full pricing and specification details for its all-new i30 hatchback, consisting of five different trim levels and three engine choices. The South Korean manufacturer is aiming to prise...
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  Facelift for Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
  During the Detroit motor show in January 2017, a very minor facelift was announced for the popular Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class. The A-Class-based SUV gets a revised cabin and exterior, as well as...
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  Company cars are driving UK car registration growth
  Fleet drivers are favouring the same cars as private buyers in the UK, with the Ford Fiesta topping the list in both areas. Other UK favourites are present in the company...
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  Ford confirms electrifying range of new cars by 2020
  Ford has ambitious plans for its global range of cars, adding hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of existing models, as well as all-new electric models that we’ll see here in...
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  New 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe available to order
  There are numerous sensible reasons for choosing a Mercedes-Benz E-Class as a company car, but if you seek a more stylish alternative, the four-seater Coupe is now available to order,...
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  Plug-in hybrid BMW 530e iPerformance charges in
  The BMW 5 Series is a top player in the company car world – there are five very good reasons why it should be on your shortlist here – especially...
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  Frugal Fiat Tipo fit for fleet drivers
  The Fiat Tipo is a lesser-known alternative to the likes of the Volkswagen Golf, Vauxhall Astra and Ford Focus. But, with an efficient 1.6-litre Multijet diesel under the bonnet and a...
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  Roadworks wrapped up for Christmas break
  More than 400 miles of roadworks have been completed in time for the Christmas and New Year break, including schemes on the busy M1 and M25 motorways, hopefully enabling quieter...
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  Ford highlights the dangers of the day after the night before
  Although company car drivers are well aware of the dangers that drink driving poses to life, limb and career, Ford has unveiled a timely reminder. Its new ‘Hangover Suit’ safely...
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  Five reasons to consider the 2017 BMW 5 Series for your next company car
  The all-new BMW 5 Series arrives in UK dealerships in February 2017 – and you can read all about it in the full Parkers’ review by clicking here. However, for...
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  Government drafts 2020-21 company car tax bands
  The government has published draft legislation for new company car tax bands that would come into force from 2020. These bands would see drivers with fully electric cars paying much...
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  Revealed in full: the 2017 Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport
  The Vauxhall Insignia – a firm favourite with company car drivers and family users alike – has been given a sleek makeover for 2017. It’s also got a new name:...
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  Audi A5 with company car crowd-pleasing drivetrain
  New to the Audi A5 line-up is a two-wheel drive diesel variant with an S Tronic automatic gearbox, something not previously offered by the German manufacturer. Previously if you wanted an...
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  The end of never-ending roadworks?
  Shorter and faster motorway roadworks are being investigated by Highways England, in an attempt to reduce delays on the busiest roads. Transport Minister John Hayes has asked the Government department to...
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  Life sentences for mobile-abusing killers
  The government has announced new plans for far tougher sentences for dangerous drivers who kill. Under new guidelines proposed by ministers, those who are responsible for deaths while driving dangerously –...