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Skoda Kodiaq undercuts rivals in BIK chargesOff-roaders may not be the first port of call for company car drivers considering their next vehicle, but the new Skoda Kodiaq substantially undercuts rivals in benefit-in-kind (BIK) tax costs....
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Back in black – Audi’s A3, Q3 and TT gain Black Edition trim levelAudi has added the popular Black Edition trim level to the current-generation A3, Q3 and TT models for the first time. Other variants, including the S3, TTS, S6 (Saloon and...
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Mercedes-Benz’s new engine range will cut CO2, trim tax billsMercedes-Benz has announced a new generation of exhaust-strangling, fuel-sipping engines that will eventually power most of its car range. The new family of inline six-cylinder petrol and diesel, V8 petrol and...
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Make your own sweets in your future Hyundai company carHyundai is looking to the future. As part of its long-term Project Ioniq, which looks to the future of how we live and get around, it’s been exploring how our...
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Logitech ZeroTouch handsfree system testedIf you spend a lot of time on the road during working hours, it’s quite likely you’ll accumulate a host of text messages and emails. Replying while driving is obviously dangerous,...
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Not the One: upgrade to pricier Mini to cut company car costsOpting for the entry-level Mini Clubman One D might seem like a savvy way to cut your company car costs – with a lower BIK liability and higher economy than...
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Electric range boost for Renault ZoeRenault has updated its all-electric Zoe supermini, offering tweaked trim levels, new colours and, more importantly, extra range. It’s available to order now with first deliveries due in the new year,...
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Why the new Hyundai Ioniq could save company car drivers tax and fuel billsHyundai is actively targeting company car drivers with its new Ioniq family of electric cars – wooing them with the promise of lower tax and fuel bills. It’s unique in offering...
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Uber-efficient new engines for facelifted SEAT LeonSEAT has given its Leon model family a mid-life spruce up with additional kit, engines and a new trim level set to be the primary draw for company car drivers....
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Lower BIK costs boost Qashqai's company car credentialsNissan has made some tweaks to its popular Qashqai crossover in a bid to improve its CO2 emissions, which means road tax for private buyers and company car BIK costs...
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The 5 Series that drives itself: BMW's E-Class fighter breaks coverAlthough it might not look very different to the previous version, this is the all-new BMW 5 Series. An incredibly popular company car, the subtle styling tweaks hide far more...
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Folding hardtop is the business end of the Mazda MX-5 rangeGood news for company car drivers who want a relatively inexpensive, cheap-to-run sports car. Mazda have announced the folding hardtop version of their hugely popular MX-5 sports car, with UK...
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Efficient new Citroen C3 turns on the techThe new Citroen C3 is on sale now, and it’s majoring on quirky looks, comfort and in-car technology. That’s good news for company car drivers who need something cheap to...
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Charge of the PHEV brigade: free fast chargers for Mitsubishi customersMitsubishi Outlander PHEV customers are now eligible for a free home fast-charger, and the good news is the offer applies to company car drivers too. Private, business and fleet customers will be offered...
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Do you feel safe on a smart motorway?A survey published in September 2016 has suggested that opening up the hard shoulder for use as a fourth lane may help traffic flow but motorists perceive the lack of...
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Paris motor show 2016: five company car starsThere weren’t huge swathes of surprise unveils at the Paris motor show this year, and several manufacturers – including Volvo, Mazda and Ford – didn’t go at all, but there...
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Seven sporty company car alternativesIf you’re in the market for a new company car but shudder at the thought of a boring diesel saloon or hatchback, why not be brave and consider the alternatives? We’ve...
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Company cars encourage young people into jobsResearch from Skoda has revealed that more than a quarter of young drivers (17-24-years old) rank the provision of a company car as the most appealing benefit when considering potential...
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DS range gains sporty looking Performance Line trimIf you want sporty looks without running up a huge benefit-in-kind bill then there are a growing number of fast-looking cars that can be bought without high-performance engines. French manufacturer DS...
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Could our reliance on company cars be costing lives?Air pollution could be responsible for up to 30 times the number of deaths as road traffic collisions, yet the latter continues to take priority with government policymakers, a new study...
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