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More than 400 versions of the new Mercedes-Benz A-class travelled across Europe to Milan this week as part of the launch of the car.

AN agreement has been struck between Europe's car manufacturers and providers of intelligent vehicle systems to ensure new eCall accident alert systems can work across the European Union (EU).

THE purchase of Britain's Automobile Association (AA) by two financial groups has been cleared by the European Commission, despite competition concerns regarding Kwik-Fit and Halfords.

Warwick-based electrical contractor, National Electric and Engineering Co, which services and installs electrical systems for clients across the UK, is purchasing 22 new Volkswagen Caddy vans and 12 Transporters from Listers Van Centre in Coventry, replacing its existing fleet of Volkswagen vans.

FLEET NewsNet takes a look at how new cars you take onto your fleet might perform over the next three years and 60,000 miles.

IT logistics provider epyx has launched a new product aimed at the alternative disposal of fleet vehicles.

Used value experts give the lowdown on what’s selling and what’s sitting

PRICES achieved at auction halls around the country in the last week.

FLEET sales led the way for new car registrations in August, taking more than 50% of the market and showing a year-on-year increase of 2.3%.

A FLEET van driver who crashed while talking on his hand-held mobile phone, killing another motorist, was jailed for three years last week – prompting a major risk review among some of Britain’s biggest companies.

BRAKE has launched a Road Safety Academy for fleet managers wanting to educate employees about safer driving.

GOVERNMENT proposals to graduate the number of points given for speeding offences will have little effect on the behaviour of company car drivers – and could mean increased administration for fleet managers.

LAND Rover will offer a no-frills coil-sprung Discovery 3 as its entry-level model, priced from £26,995 OTR, when it goes on sale on November 1.

RESIDUAL values on three-year old models with Y-registration plates are being hit as buyers are increasingly favouring cars using the new registration system.

A RECRUITMENT company has switched from Ford to Toyota following positive driver feedback and a sound running cost performance.

VOLVO will unveil a V8 version of the XC90 at this month’s Paris Motor Show.

A NEW software system which provides back office administration for fleets and vehicle brokers including online sourcing and vehicle ordering went live this week.

LEXUS has made several modifications to its SC430 luxury convertible.

MOTABILITY has teamed up with the Government-funded Warm Front Team to help people with disabilities improve the warmth of their homes.

PARCEL and delivery group Reality has agreed a supply deal with Cooper-Avon Tyres.

RENAULT is offering a new air conditioning pack on the Trafic van with a combination of options as with savings of £725 (excluding VAT).

FLEETS have helped the UK overtake the United States as the primary overseas market for Audi cars.

THE long-awaited corporate killing bill is in turmoil, following rumours that civil servants are concerned they too could be in the firing line.

AN increase in internet shopping has led one of the UK’s largest electrical goods suppliers to take on a new delivery fleet.

Fleet managers can get a free ‘corporate liability health check’ from LeasePlan.

What’s hot at the auctions

RUNNING cost experts are predicting the Skoda Octavia will be cheaper to run than entry-level upper-medium cars.

FLEETS using ATS Euromaster’s mobile tyre fitting service will be offered £40 off a new set of Michelin tyres.

NISSAN is offering £250 worth of fuel vouchers to current Primera owners selling their models to friends.