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VOLKSWAGEN has revealed the first picture of its updated Caddy.

CALLCARE Systems has launched a new software tool which claims to slash costs and improve time management across small and medium-sized fleets.

A NEW programme for AA members from AA Tyre Fit has been launched aimed at improving safety.

LAND Rover has revealed the shape of what could be a baby Range Rover, designed to tackle the BMW X5.

TUSKERDIRECT has launched a free online demonstration of its Fleet Desk electronic fleet management system.

A SURVEY has revealed the British roads that create the greatest danger for company car and van drivers.

PEUGEOT has fitted a six-speed gearbox to its 2.2-litre HDi 607 in a bid to improve acceleration, reduce interior noise levels and improve fuel economy.

AN environmental organisation is calling for businesses to reassess their approach to using retread tyres as part of the battle to protect the environment.

NEW car buyers are failing to snap up the latest generation of run-flat tyres, according to AA Tyre Fit.

LEASEDRIVE Group has signed up Nissan to provide vehicles to its employees.

A RADICAL shake-up of the UK insurance system could see policies covering vehicles rather than individual car drivers.

PEUGEOT is rolling out its specialist vehicle operation to fleets, which will enable vehicles to be modified to standards usually reserved for the police.

HONDA has revealed its 2004 line-up of motorbikes, including a more powerful version of the legendary Fireblade and a new middleweight designed to appeal to all riders – the CBF.

DRIVERS have been urged to follow a 'smarter' approach to safety in a new checklist from Budget Insurance Services.

BMW Group Financial Services Great Britain, which provides finance, leasing and insurance facilities to BMW and MINI customers, has broken through the 100,000-customer barrier for the first time.

EMPLOYERS and fleet bosses in Northern Ireland are to be given a special briefing on new Health and Safety Executive guidance for fleets announced last week.

VOLKSWAGEN UK has is bringing together its customer care, retailer support and technical support teams into a single department at its headquarters in Milton Keynes.

RENAULT has been awarded a Prince Michael International Road Safety Award for its work in producing the safest range of cars on the road today.

RAC Business Solutions is to provide Kia motorists with breakdown assistance for both new and used vehicles from this month.

FLEET decision-makers are getting to grips with new guidance from the Health and S afety Executive which will change the way they work forever.

GOVERNMENT fleets have had to be at the forefront of introducing best practice safety programmes to keep drivers safe on the road.

DRIVERS choosing the new Mazda RX-8 will get a training day designed to hone their skills and teach them how to look after their car included in the price. Fleet News editor John Maslen tried out the Prodrive course.

FLEET management is all about teamwork. Every fleet decision-maker acts as a hub through which a host of suppliers provide a service to company car drivers, ranging from vehicles to servicing, fuels, crash repair and daily rental.

The latest appointments in the fleet industry.

A TOTAL of 22,000 Renault Lagunas in the UK are the subject of a recall.

A MAJOR European fleet has reduced the number of accidents and cut its repair costs after putting hundreds of its company car drivers through special training courses.

SINCE launch in 1985, more than 1.8 million Europeans have chosen the Lancia Ypsilon as the car of their choice.

A HEATWAVE in parts of Europe this summer affected new car sales in a number of countries during August.

USED car volumes across Europe are increasing, fuelled in part by operational leasing which has become the fastest growing automotive sector in most countries, a new report has found.

FLEETS have just over two months to prepare for a new law which will ban the use of hand-held mobile phones and could land managers in court if they are not prepared.