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'THE BMW 3-series never goes out of fashion. The story began in 1966, with the 1602 and 2002, which sold almost 862,000 worldwide. This was followed by the E21 3-series, produced between 1975 and 1983, selling 1,364,038 worldwide, of which BMW Great Britain sold 6,463 in 1980 alone.'

TODAY Fleet News begins its search for the finest in fleet with the launch of the Fleet News Awards 2004.

UK fleets could be running hydrogen-powered fuel cell cars within five years as one of the first countries in the world to put the technology to the test, a senior executive at Ford has claimed.

THE Government is set to consult with the fleet industry on new targets for biofuel use throughout Europe that could see tens of thousands of fleet vehicles running on the fuel within the next two years.

MORE than a quarter of drivers are still using hand-held mobile phones while driving, despite widespread public acceptance of the dangers and the forthcoming law change in December.

MG Rover has surprised the industry with the launch of the much-anticipated V8-powered MG ZT 260 V8.

USE of e-commerce in the fleet industry could rocket following the acquisition of one of the industry's main suppliers by its biggest rival.

FLEET decision-makers attending next month's Hit 4 Six conference will have the chance to win a Mazda RX-8 for a weekend.

MOTABILITY Operations has appointed Mike Betts as its chief executive officer following the departure of Ed Lester from the charity after nine years.

CANNON Hygiene driver Alan Pearce has won the company's commercial driver of the year award.

RISK services provider Zurich is hosting workshops in Leeds and Birmingham to promote safer work-related driving.

TYCO Electronics has awarded AMC Accident Management a contract for its fleet of 430 cars and vans.

A MAJOR speed awareness campaign has been launched in Lancashire urging companies to help cut down on the number of accidents which kill 70 people and injure 1,000 more on the county's roads each year.

PROFIT opportunities presented to manufacturers by specialist UK fleet markets are often overlooked, claims Network Automotive Management (NAM).

MAZDA has been named as the most reliable car manufacturer in the UK, according to new data produced by independent automotive warranty specialist, Warranty Direct.

FLEETS are this week urged to put road safety at the top of their agendas as part of the national Road Safety Week, co-ordinated by Brake.

LLOYDS TSB autolease has launched the second phase of its programme for brokers.

LEASING company Days Contract Hire has installed cfc's Contract Manager system in a bid to improve customer service levels.

NEW security measures are being added to tax discs in a bid to beat fraud.

Daihatsu has appointed its 60th new UK dealership, bringing its total UK network to 92.

MIKE Pilkington, managing director of Vehicle Remarketing Solutions, says it is time for fleet operators to take a fresh look at selling vehicles.

ARE you the best in fleet? Do you know the best in fleet? Today, Fleet NewsNet and Fleet News begins the annual search for the very best cars, vans, manufacturer fleet departments and supply companies, with the launch of the 2004 Fleet News Awards.

ONE of Britain's biggest leasing companies, ALD Automotive, has signalled a renewed round of consolidation in the fleet industry with plans to expand its fleet significantly in the next three to four years.

CASH-for-car drivers who make their own insurance arrangements are often being provided with courtesy cars totally unsuitable for the work driving they undertake while their own cars are being repaired, industry experts are warning.

COULD your van drivers be behind the wheel of one of these in a few years?

A YEAR-long survey into female drivers' car-buying habits has lifted the lid on the most popular models and the reasons behind their choices.

SSANGYONG is returning to the UK with the launch of its all-new Rexton off-roader (pictured).

FIRST Vehicle Leasing, the Glasgow-based independent finance broker, has launched First Choices, a new personal contract purchase package offering fixed cost motoring.

VAUXHALL vans are getting a 2004 model year update with a series of engine and other changes.