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TWO weeks ago, Fleet News launched its Fair Dealer campaign – a call for garages to give better services to fleet customers. Now, dealers have their say on what fleets can do to help them improve.

VAUXHALL may have stolen Ford's business sales crown last year, but the blue oval badge is winning back customers. We talk to Ford of Britain MD Paul Thomas about his plans to battle back to the front.

FLEET managers are copying the mantra of housebuyers – location, location, location – when examining how to run their vehicles.

UK drivers are in favour of introducing mobile tracking systems, according to latest research.

IN the world of software, some decisions are almost made for you. Need an operating system? Microsoft XP. Need to do presentations? Microsoft PowerPoint. Need a basic package for business? Microsoft Office.

WHAT'S in a name? Well, when it comes to the internet, it could be everything.

SPEED – it's all a state of mind. Power and performance are all very well, but is there an even quicker way?

COMPANIES throughout the country have proved that video-conferencing can work.

BY the end of June there will be a new website added to the Emap Automotive portfolio alongside Fleet NewsNet, AM-online and Sewells.

ONE of the UK's blue light fleets has managed to slash its accident rate, despite a 22% increase in the size of its fleet.

COMMUNICATIONS giant BT has slashed its accident rate by 30% during the past four years after introducing new technology.

NURSERY equipment specialist Mamas & Papas aims to boost its customer service by introducing a satellite tracking system into its fleet of home delivery vehicles.

WINNING an award can be a highlight of the year for any business, as it recognises and rewards the hard work of the team behind a brand or company.

The latest appointments in the fleet industry.

FLYING the flag for England during Euro 2004 can enhance road safety and reduce road rage, according to the RAC Foundation.

FORD'S Asia Pacific region stole the thunder of the company's European division by revealing the next Focus (pictured) three months earlier than had been planned.

THE threat of global terrorism causing a major disaster at the forthcoming Olympic Games in Athens has prompted the Greek authorities to sign the biggest fleet telematics contract in the country's history.

RENAULT has launched a new car for developing markets outside of Western Europe, which costs just €5,000 (£3,200). The Logan is the first all-new car created for Romanian carmaker Dacia, which Renault bought in 1999.

FEWER than half of fleets across Europe provide their drivers with a fuel card, while many are not sure of the services available.

MORE than 100 fleet managers from central and eastern Europe attended a conference in Poland to discuss the benefits of an enlarged EU.

A brave new world of European expansion beckons for Fleet News Award-winning remarketing giant BCA Europe, while it also has plans to increase capacity in the UK

BCA Europe has demonstrated its commitment to European expansion with the opening of its fourth auction centre in Germany at a cost of €5 million

PRESTIGE brands will still retain their magic touch in used car markets despite rocketing sales as they steal market share from volume rivals

COULD your company car drivers be residual value heroes?

FUEL protests could wipe millions of pounds off the value of used vehicles at a stroke

A MAJOR fleet is piloting a new electronic inspection service to help boost residual values

Looking back to last year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, Ford and Vauxhall took all top 10 places in terms of used car sales

Satellite navigation continues to grow in popularity and many company car drivers almost take it for granted

THOUSANDS of fleet drivers could put their licences and lives at risk on Monday following England's opening match of Euro 2004 against France, safety experts warn

INDUSTRY experts have issued fleets with a series of fuel saving tips as petrol prices continue to creep towards the £1 a litre mark