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LEASEDRIVE has created a new fleet management division and appointed Ivor Johnson as its general manager.

VAUXHALL scored a century at BCA Measham, offering and selling 239 vehicles for a 100% sell-out success.

MONDIAL is to continue providing emergency breakdown services to the BMW Group after renewing its contract for a further three years.

GLOUCESTER ambulance service has taken delivery of a Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2 DI-D equipped with medical equipment, blue lights, siren, flashing headlamps and ambulance livery.

UNIQUE Products has launched a new 'prove it' kit, designed for fleets to use in the event of an accident.

FOLLOWING our story on IT Fleet Solutions (Fleet NewsNet August 21), we would like to point out that IT Fleet Solutions is working closely with the Fleet Auction Group on a number of projects, and is not backed by the group.

LATEST car sales figures have revealed three shining stars of the fleet market.

LEICESTERSHIRE Constabulary has purchased four Mitsubishi Shoguns for its motorway patrol unit, with the force opting for automatic transmission for the first time on motorway 4x4s.

FAST-FOOD restaurant Burger King has beefed up its fleet with a four-year fleet contract worth £1.2 million through Lloyds TSB autolease.

ROAD safety charity Brake is urging drivers to slow down as part of its campaign for road safety week starting on Monday.

VIRGIN Cars has announced a flexible benefits package for the company car market after teaming up with National Car Rental.

The latest news from the biggest fleet manufacturers at Europe's largest motor show.

DAIMLERCHRYSLER has launched a major research programme into ways of producing synthetic fuel from material including waste wood and crops.

VAUXHALL'S 3,000th Dualfuel vehicle has left the production line, pushing the group closer to its target of 4,000 vehicles by the end of the year.

IS this the future vision of green motoring? The JetCar made its world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show this month, promising a top speed of 100mph and fuel economy of up to 113mpg from its three-cylinder 799cc engine.

BOURNEMOUTH bobbies could soon be riding the streets on electric scooters following the force's decision to trial several new environmentally- friendly vehicles.

PSA Peugeot Citroen has announced a commitment to produce vehicles with ground-breaking stop-start technology, beginning as soon as next year.

The latest accident packs.

The latest appointments in the fleet industry.

A GUIDE to what used car buyers want when they are looking at ex-fleet cars has created a blueprint for an effective fleet strategy.

THE used car market increased in both volume and value last year, the BCA report reveals.

KIA has launched a new programme that ensures every used vehicle undergoes a 75-point pre-delivery inspection before receiving a 'KIApproved' certificate and comprehensive written report in a bid to keep second-hand prices high.

BRITAIN'S recent heatwave has given a boost to the values of used cars with air conditioning and has made cars without the feature much harder to sell.

'AS the 'Back to School' signs come down after the start of a new term, it is time for the motor trade to get back itself – to basics. With a set of excellent trade and retail months behind us, it is important to do whatever possible to make the coming autumn and winter months successful.'

THE UK fleet industry could lose millions of pounds because of a Government delay in announcing details of the fuel benefit charge for 2004/05, it has been claimed.

UP to two-thirds of local authorities and NHS Trusts may have failed to make provisions for new corporate killing laws, research suggests.

A HARD-hitting investigation by the Scottish Executive has thrown the spotlight on the 'crash magnets' who could cost their employers millions of pounds a year.

TWO-thirds of company car drivers are opting for diesel models in a bid to lower their tax bills, new research from one of the UK's top contract hire and leasing companies has shown.

HONDA has revealed pictures of its revised Civic (pictured) which will go on sale in November, promising ride, handling and steering improvements and new look front and rear ends.

THERE is still time to book for the Fleet News Hit for Six conference which is taking place in Oxford on October 1.