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Here are the latest new cars tested and reviewed with a business focus. Our road test reports give you the fleet-relevant information you need either to add the car to your choice list or to make sure your next company car is tax and fuel efficient.

LATEST TEST DRIVES

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Seat Ibiza: Test Drive

13 May, 2008

The first and lasting impression of the new Seat Ibiza is that it’s bigger than a supermini.

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Our Fleet Test Drive: Mazda 6 - 2nd report

9 May, 2008

The headlights on our Mazda 6 are permanently on – even when the control stalk is set to ‘off’. They don’t take much notice of bright sunlight, either, and remain on in the ‘auto’ position.

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Our Fleet Test Drive: Mercedes C200 CDI - 6th Report

8 May, 2008

One of the longest trips any football fan will make this season gave me the chance to give our C200 CDI a proper run.

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Our Fleet Test Drive: Peugeot 308 - 1st Report

6 May, 2008

We think the latest addition to our fleet, a Peugeot 308, resembles a 307 on steroids.

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Peugeot 207 van: Test Drive

2 May, 2008

There’s a danger that Peugeot outlets might question the usefulness of the new 207 van in today’s light commercial market, especially given that the new, and arguably more practical, Bipper light van is on its way.

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Audi TT TDI: Test Drive

1 May, 2008

It’s been expected for a while, but the rise of diesel popularity has finally seen Audi bite the bullet and drop an oil-burning engine into its iconic and extremely successful TT.

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Ford Transit Connect Sportvan: Test Drive

1 May, 2008

Ford has an enviable reputation in the field of motorsport going back many years, so it was no surprise when it unveiled a new range of special edition light commercials at last year’s CV Show under the Sportvan banner.

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VW Golf/Passat Bluemotion: Test Drive

30 April, 2008

Following the launch of the Polo Bluemotion last year, the next batch of Volkswagen’s low-CO2 models have arrived in the UK, including green models of VW’s two biggest fleet sellers – the Golf and Passat.

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Fiat 500 1.4: One Minute Test Drive

29 April, 2008

What’s new: Fiat’s new baby is the current European Car of the Year and is aiming to grab some of the Mini’s territory as a fashionable premium small car.

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Mercedes CLC: Test Drive

28 April, 2008

It might look like the C-class saloon from the front, but the new CLC, in Mercedes-speak, actually “shares its architecture” with the previous generation C-class Sports Coupe.

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Our Fleet Test Drive: Ford Mondeo estate - 4th Report

23 April, 2008

Cruise control is one of my favourite extras in a car.

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Kia Proceed 2 1.6: One Minute Test Drive

22 April, 2008

What’s new: On the Ceed platform, the £12,170 Proceed is longer, lower, lacking two doors and higher specced compared to its five-door sibling.

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Honda Accord estate: Test Drive

21 April, 2008

There’s no doubting where Honda’s trying to pitch its new Accord – that holy grail of the premium segment. All the talk at the launch event surrounded the ‘P’ word, and how the car’s been benchmarked against BMW’s 3-series for driving ...

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Mazda 6 2.5 Sport: One Minute Test Drive

21 April, 2008

What’s new: Mazda’s all-new upper medium hatch offers one diesel and three petrol engines. This is the premium, £19,375 170PS 2.5-litre petrol.

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VW Golf/Passat Bluemotion: Test Drive (continued)

20 April, 2008

The big brother Passat hits the 18% BIK banding thanks to 136g/km emissions (21g/km better than the standard 1.9 Passat saloon), and an average 55.4mpg (9.1mpg better).

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Renault Laguna Estate: One Minute Test Drive

18 April, 2008

What’s new: With the estate version of the new Renault Laguna just out, we thought we’d have a quick look at the petrol version for a change.

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Ford Kuga: Test Drive

17 April, 2008

Ford can justifiably call its new Kuga compact 4x4-crossover chunky and funky.

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Audi A4 Avant: Test Drive

16 April, 2008

Replacing what is the best-selling premium small estate around, the new Audi A4 Avant has a lot to live up to.

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VW Passat CC: Test Drive

15 April, 2008

Don’t be confused by the name – this is a posh Passat and not a drop-top version of Volkswagen’s Mondeo rival.

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Our Fleet Test Drive: Nissan Qashqai - Final Report

14 April, 2008

Blazing a trail requires balls, and Nissan proved it had big ones when it ditched the idea of launching another me-too hatchback and instead released its compact crossover Qashqai back in 2007.

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