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THE lower-medium sector is performing strongly and has enjoyed one of its best month-on-month performances, according to CAP Black Book.

RESULTS from sales around the UK.

CAR rental giant Hertz has been sold in a multi-billion dollar deal to a private investor group.

A NEW service designed to slash administration on mileage claims has been launched by Provecta Car Plan in a major new service launch to coincide with its 10th anniversary.

AN economic slowdown and the introduction of emissions-based company car tax are being blamed for hindering growth in the UK fleet services market over recent years.

RENAULT is providing a fleet of 30 Grand Espace flagship models for this year’s London Fashion Week.

MOTORSPORT engine manufacturers Cosworth has signed a deal to rent 300 business vehicles every year.

THIS is the production version of Volkswagen’s new Eos, a coupe-cabriolet featuring a metal and glass roof which retracts in 25 seconds.

FORD and Fiat are to collaborate on producing new small cars.

THE Wrekin Housing Trust has signed a deal that will see it take possession of 70 vans on a contract hire basis.

ENVIRONMENTAL service provider Fountains plc has implemented a new software package to manage its 550-strong fleet.

TYRE manufacturer Michelin is pushing the advantages of cold weather tyres to fleets as it launches its new range.

IN the same way that Bill Parfitt runs his business, his formula for success is brief and to the point.

AUCTION house BCA combined with three customers to stage a Live Online centre for a day sale last month.

NOTHING much comes free these days, making it tough for fleet managers on a limited budget to take up additional training.

TACKLING a job with no formal training is possible – but additional skills can often mean the difference between a successful company and a not so successful one.

KEY dates for key fleet models.

AT the start of this year an under-appreciated budget brand called Daewoo was taken over by a little known outfit (in the UK, at least) called Chevrolet.

KEY appointments in the fleet industry.

THE average price of a new car across Europe is rising faster than a year ago, with diesels increasing more than their petrol equivalents, according to a new survey.

CAR rental giant Avis is drafting 400 bioethanol-powered cars on to its fleet in Sweden.

COMPANY car drivers are some of the most dangerous motorists on the road, a new study has found.

FORD will cast off its conservative approach for the next Mondeo range and will instead tempt user-choosers with a more radical design, based on its iosis concept to be revealed at Frankfurt next week.

FLEETS are experiencing mixed fortunes in the used car market as sales of ex-company cars are declining at the same time as diesel transactions are rising, a new report has found.

A MAJOR leasing company is to launch a new customer service programme developed by a fleet manager for fleet managers.

VOLVO is developing a new safety product designed to help prevent drink-driving.

HSA Healthcare has signed a £1.25 million contract designed to reduce fuel costs by 40%.

CORGI, the gas inspection body for the UK, has signed a deal to introduce new fleet management software.

NISSAN has announced details of hardtop options for its new Navara truck.

FLEETS disposing of light commercial vehicles are being warned that mileage is a critical factor in maximising residual values for vans, regardless of the durability and condition of the vehicle.