RADIO station operator UKRD Group is moving its 30-strong, Vauxhall Tigra-based fleet on to contract hire. Chief executive Mike Powell, who owns and operates eight radio stations, has so far taken delivery of 12 Tigras and three Vauxhall Calibras on contract hire through Vauxhall Master Hire, with the rest of the fleet due to be replaced within the next six months.

The specially-liveried vehicles have been supplied by Vauxhall Business Centre Fox Garage of Bisley and will be used by sales and news staff at three stations in Surrey and Berkshire - 106.6 Star FM, 96.4 The Eagle and County Sound 1476 AM. The fleet was previously outright purchased, but Powell decided significant savings could be made by moving to contract hire.