VEHICLE information provider CAP Motor Research is planning a major expansion drive in both the UK and Europe. The Leeds-based company is recruiting more staff to provide more specialist information on used vehicles prices and future residual values of vehicles in the UK. In addition the company, part of Emap Automotive which publishes Fleet NewsNet, is planning to launch into the European market.

The increase in UK staff marks a major investment in the firm's coverage of the used car market in this country. New and current posts will become more specialised to cope with the growing demand for the most accurate and up-to-date information possible.

New staff will be assigned for dedicated coverage of four sectors in the UK: Fleet, European, Pacific Rim and Executive. Recruiting has started for two new posts and several of the existing team will be assigned to specialist positions. A new continental specialist is being taken on at the firm to work with Craig Adamson, who handles European manufacturers, along with some American franchises.