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FLEET NewsNet looks at how new cars taken on to a typical fleet might perform over the next three years/60,000 miles.

THE used car market is showing some signs of strengthening after a quiet summer.

RESULTS from sales across the UK.

A STABLE new car market across Europe is being propped up by strong performances in the premium lower medium segment, a new study has found.

NISSAN is creating a national sales company to cover Eastern Europe.

NEW research shows that two-thirds of small to medium-sized businesses do not ensure employees’ cars used for work are properly maintained and insured.

THIS stunning coupe is the production-ready version of Jaguar’s replacement for the ageing XK8.

AN increase in the number of construction worker deaths on UK main roads this year has prompted pleas for company motorists to slow down when passing through roadworks.

COMPANY car drivers are more often guilty of causing crashes than being innocent victims. They are also lethal when driving on country lanes and while travelling to work in the morning.

BIG Government grants for police vehicles are coming to an end and managers will have to use nationwide procurement deals to increase the efficiency of police fleets.

British Telecom has saved millions of pounds through safety initiatives. Dave Wallington, group safety adviser and winner of the Fleet News Risk Management Award 2005 explains how it was done.

BUDGET motoring doesn’t get any cheaper than the cars pictured below, but which one is the best bet for a fleet? Our panel of leasing experts benchmarks the latest city cars.

LAUNCH dates for key fleet models.

VAUXHALL’S website recently made the headlines as the most frequently visited automotive portal of 2004, according to research by internet analyst Hitwise.

LATEST appointments in the fleet industry.

DAIHATSU is recalling over 15,000 Hijet LCVs for a safety-related inspection and possible repair.

DAIHATSU is recalling over 15,000 Hijet LCVs for a safety-related inspection and possible repair.

The RAC Foundation has revealed that one third of drivers admit to regular feelings of anxiety when driving or considering driving on them, as we head towards the busiest motoring weekend of the year.

THE following readers are the winners of ATS Euromaster branded fleeces after entering a competition in the May/June issue of Fleet Van and on Fleet Van.Net.

POLICE patrol cars around the country are being armour-plated in response to the increased terrorist activity in Britain.

OFFICIALS at HM Revenue & Customs have vowed to work with fleets to avoid swamping them in red tape during a major VAT overhaul – dashing hopes that the controversial changes will be scrapped.

COMPANY car motorists will be able to set the next-generation Vauxhall Vectra on auto-pilot and let computers do the driving.

POLICE forces across the country are set to trial Lexus’ new hybrid SUV, the RX400h.

A DISGRUNTLED ex-employee who stole a company car was caught by the vehicle’s tracking system even though he thought he had disabled it.

SECURITY firm Protek-dor has launched a product to boost protection for van doors.

FORD has revealed a host of changes to its Mondeo range.

TECHNOLOGY giant Robert Bosch has appointed DaimlerChrysler Services Fleet Management (DCSFM) to look after its fleet and supply new vehicles.

THE following readers are the winners of ATS Euromaster branded fleeces after entering a competition in the May/June issue of Fleet Van and on Fleet Van.Net.

KIA will launch its new Magentis upper-medium saloon at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show.

THE European Commission has cleared the £800 million takeover of Kwik-Fit by French equity firm PAI Partners