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SEVERAL models are enjoying strong performance in the used commercial vehicle market, with the Renault Kangoo remaining one of the most popular vans in the sector

Glass’s experts give the lowdown on what’s selling and what’s sitting

PRICES achieved by auction halls in the UK

TWO of the biggest companies in the fleet risk management market have joined forces following a week of high drama in the industry.

A HALF-day workshop to demonstrate the dangers and analyse the risks of driver tiredness, alcohol and drug use, poor eyesight and using a mobile phone while driving is being held later this month.

EXECUTIVES at US rental giant Enterprise Rent-A-Car say they are unlikely to appeal against a High Court case lost against a rival company over the use of the letter ‘e’ in their logos.

RENTAL company Sixti has expanded the range of cars it is offering to customers.

FACILITY services provider ISS UK has renewed a multi-million pound pan-European fleet and vehicle management deal for thousands of cars.

PROTON is launching a 1.3-litre version of its GEN-2 to complete the range.

MOTABILITY Operations and BCA are marking 25 years of working together with a series of special Silver Jubilee sales.

A NEW remarketing website for cars and vans launched last week. The site will be updated 24 hours a day as GRS, the group behind the site, takes on new stock.

EUROPCAR will launch in the United States this year as part of plans for global expansion.

PROFITS more than doubled at Europcar UK last year as the company set its sights on becoming the number one rental operator throughout Europe.

THE issue of properly training fleet managers has been regularly highlighted on Fleet NewsNet. And now a new study aims to prove the importance of training and the value placed on it by employees.

PROMOTING a friendly service and aiming to attract and retain staff has prompted Springfield HomeCare to order a fleet of smart fortwos.

ADVANCES in technology usually mean fleets can enjoy an easier life. Workloads can be reduced, leading to a more efficient fleet and, ultimately, cost reductions.

DRIVING a four-wheel-drive vehicle off-road is not something that should be taken lightly. Yes, it can be a lot of fun. It can also be very dangerous.

IF you only looked at the cold, hard facts, no-one would drive a car.

THE number of women entering careers in the motor industry remains alarmingly low, with recent figures showing that women make up less than 10% of the total workforce.

AN industry magazine which promotes careers in the motor industry is gearing up to launch its second edition in May.

MANAGING a fleet on a daily basis can be a hard enough job, let alone if you want extra out-of-hours training to progress your career.

LAUNCH dates for key fleet models.

GLASGOW-based First Vehicle Leasing, a provider of transport solutions for fleets and private individuals, has recently launched its new website.

THE latest industry appointments.

THE man who once accused car-driving commuters of being guilty of an 'inappropriate use of road space' has been made Britain’s new traffic congestion czar.

THE European Court of Justice has confirmed that vehicle rental is exempt fro the Distance Selling Regulations.

SENIOR managers turned car valets today to raise money for Red Nose Day at Manchester-based GE Commercial Finance, Fleet Services.

RENAULT and Dacia have announced plans to extend the number of countries selling its Logan following public reaction and customer clinics.

SALES of light commercial vehicles across Europe topped more than 156,000 units in January - an increase of 7%.