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A NEW updated and expanded version of the Fleet News Europe 2003 Tx Guide, sponsored by LeasePlan and in association with global professional services company PricewaterhouseCoopers, will be available soon.

THE motivation behind customers in the used car market is revealed in the 2003 Used Car Market Report, from BCA Europe and Sewells Information and Research.

THE running cost figures in the September 18 issue of Fleet News relate to three years 30,000 miles, not three years/60,000 miles and four years/40,000 miles, not four years/80,000 miles.

'The Fleet News Europe Tax Guide 2003, sponsored by LeasePlan and in association with global professional services company PricewaterhouseCoopers, aims to guide fleet executives through the myriad technicalities that govern the taxation of cars in Europe.'

AMID claims that four-year replacement cycles are a false economy, Nigel Underdown, head of customer relationships at Bank of Scotland Vehicle Management, says fleet chiefs must not jump to conclusions on the matter

THE residual values of outgoing 'run-out' vehicles are currently higher than some of the newer models which replace them, according to the latest research from the CAP Black Book.

FLEET sales at Manheim are averaging conversion rates of between 70% to 80% with average CAP clean figures of 103% to 104%.

LEASING firm Lombard achieved a 90% conversion at a fleet sale held at Rockingham racetrack and hosted by Manheim Auctions, which saw 450 vehicles go under the hammer.

RESALE values for Hyundai's Terracan are showing a marked increase, according to Glass's Guide which has predicted the 2.9 CRTD manual will retain £7,304/41% after three years/60,000 miles.

PURELY based on personal observation and conversation with others who have noticed, there seems to be an increase in the number of registration plates that do not conform strictly to the law.

HEALTH and Safety Executive officials revealed new guidance on work-related road safety yesterday, naming fleet managers as the key to changing the way employers and suppliers treat safety.

VITAL advice on creating a fleet safety policy following the launch of the HSE guide will be provided at the Fleet News Hit For Six conference.

A MAJOR consultation to decide the future of alternative fuels ended yesterday with a final bid by the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) industry to guarantee Government support.

THE LPG Association's research document, called 'A Bridge to the Future', argues that gaseous fuels still provide environmental benefits compared to petrol and diesel, despite recent advances in engine technology that have made traditional fuel engines much cleaner.

TWO Ford chiefs have announced their retirement from the company.

A DRIVER training company has warned that UK roads could become more hazardous if tachographs are introduced to vans weighing between 2.8 and 3.5-tonnes.

RENAULT'S new Scenic has become the manufacturer's fifth car to be awarded the maximum five stars in Euro NCAP's crash tests.

PENTAGON Glass Tech is targeting fleets with its glass protection system, SupaGlass.

THE London Borough of Newham has ordered 23 Citroen Relay 1100 and Berlingo 600D LX vans, bringing its fleet of Citroens to over 100 vehicles.

A NEW service has been launched for fleets tied into existing contract hire agreements who wish to exit the contract without paying excessive early termination penalties.

FORGET Friends Reunited, the latest craze to take off is Fleets Re-united.

BMW has announced prices for its new X3 sports activity vehicle.

STOLEN vehicle recovery system Tracker has retrieved its landmark 10,000th vehicle.

SMALL fleet operators wanting the benefits of a roadside recovery service without hefty subscription costs can now take advantage of a new credit card breakdown service.

TWO of the bodyshop's trade associations are in talks over a possible merger.

MAJOR expansion plans by a national sandwich chain have seen it enter the mobile catering market for the first time and buy a fleet of 500 vehicles in a deal worth £6 million at showroom prices.

RAC AUTO Windscreens has extended its contract with police forces throughout the UK to provide windscreen repair and replacement for another two years.

A SHEFFIELD-based training provider has introduced Kwik-Fit Fleet's Business Drive Card across its fleet of 176 vehicles in a bid to improve efficiency and reduce administration costs.

RENAULT and Vauxhall have announced details of their revised Master and Movano vans.

A NATIONAL delivery company has taken delivery of 17 Iveco Daily City Trucks from an initial order of 126 vehicles.