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THE Italian manufacturer recorded a 26% rise in its LCV sales last year. Now, two fresh models look set to continue the upward trend.

RENAULT has blasted a car depreciation report as 'deeply flawed and inaccurate' after it claimed the Laguna came bottom of the league for holding its value.

THE van market could find challenging times ahead for residual values following years of sales increases.

ELVIS was very much in the building at a recent BCA sale held in conjunction with Ford.

WITH March 1 and the new 04 registration plate just around the corner, it is useful for the disposals industry to look back three years to establish what we can expect to see in the way of returns during March.'

FLEET drivers would happily see their company car tax bills double rather than downgrade to a smaller, cheaper vehicle or use public transport, new research has found.

THE speaker line-up has been announced for next month's Fleet News Europe Conference 2004.

DRIVERS are three times more likely to have an accident in wet or snowy conditions than they were five years ago – a trend that can push up the cost of fleet insurance and leave drivers with cars off the road.

A PARTNERSHIP created to promote a shift to clean low carbon vehicles is asking for support from the fleet industry.

A DRIVER safety specialist is calling on the Government to think carefully about the allocation of public money to enforce the recent mobile phone ban while on the move.

FIFTEEN fully liveried MINIs are being used to promote this year's national music awards, the Brits.

A DARLINGTON-based nursery school has taken delivery of a specially converted minibus.

A LANDSCAPE materials manufacturer has announced plans to install a vehicle tracking system in a bid improve fleet efficiency and driver communication.

STOKE-ON-TRENT-based Moorlands Self Drive has taken delivery of six LDV vans in a deal worth more than £110,000 at showroom prices.

FLEETS using Renault dealerships can compare products and prices more easily following an alliance between the manufacturer and Jato Dynamics.

A NEW wave of consolidation within the leasing industry could prove a boon for the UK's smaller players.

BOSSES at Renault have decided to pitch a dramatic son-of-Scenic model into Europe's burgeoning sector for mini multi-purpose vehicles.

BREAKFAST cereal manufacturer Jordans has outsourced its fleet management following a competitive tender involving some of the UK's largest leasing companies.

A LEADING road safety group has dismissed as dangerous suggested plans to reduce the number of points awarded for speeding offences.

VOLVO will expand its in-house daily rental service across the dealer network this year, just over a year after it was unveiled as a pilot scheme.

TOYOTA has revealed pictures of the new Corolla Verso (pictured), which will make its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show.

NISSAN builds more cars in Britain than any other manufacturer.

THE Fleet Safety Forum is holding a safety workshop on March 24 designed to combat reversing crashes.

DRIVER training provider AcciDON'T launched a new management system at the Fleet News Manage Your Fleet Online conference held yesterday.

SKODA has launched a special edition Octavia, called the Ambiente SE, which includes metallic paint, alloy wheels, multi-function steering wheel, cruise control and small leather pack as standard.

THE automotive industry is contributing to £163 million in wasted business post.

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