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MITSUBISHI Shogun customers are being offered free leather upholstery on 3.2 DI-D Shogun Field models until September 30.

ODDBINS, the nationwide off-licence chain, has introduced speed limiters to its fleet of 14 Ford Transit short wheelbase vans following two speed- related accidents.

A NATIONAL print and reprographic company is expecting to save more than £50,000 after a major review of its fleet.

ROVER'S new Streetwise 'urban on-roader' is now in showrooms with special viewings organised for potential customers over the next few days.

FLEETS could see a significant reduction in the number of roadworks on UK roads if a Government Bill gets the go-ahead this autumn.

ALFA Romeo's revised 156 saloon and Sportwagon is now on sale in the UK with two upgraded common rail diesels.

TECHNOLOGY company Toad claims its new Reverse Master can help fleet residual values by reducing the number of vehicles damaged while reversing.

ZENITH Vehicle Contracts has launched a new internet-based system designed to reconcile tax data for companies offering employee car ownership (ECO) schemes.

RAC and car supermarket Motorhouse 2000 have announced a new partnership to offer vehicles to UK car buyers.

ENVIRONMENTAL group Climate Care has redesigned its CO2 emissions calculator in a bid to make it easier for fleets to use.

CAR production in July climbed 4.6% to 140,793 units, latest figures show.

KIA will unveil a new small car at next month's Frankfurt Motor Show which gives it a competitive entry-level vehicle in Europe for the first time.

TWO major motor industry bodies have joined the chorus of disapproval over plans to increase new vehicle registration tax by up to 52% in a move which could send fleet costs rocketing by up to £18 million a year.

THIS year has seen the role of the fleet executive become increasingly more demanding with new legislation adding to the burden of running vehicles.

A GROWING West Country business has put the environment at the heart of its fleet policy with a pledge to run its vehicles on used cooking oil.

A 12-POINT guide to keeping drivers safe behind the wheel has been launched by motoring assistance firm Green Flag.

NEW mobile phones containing cameras could save fleet operators thousands of pounds by resolving disputes at the scene of an accident, according to a risk management firm.

FLEET decision-makers are being urged to check carefully what drivers leave in their returned rental cars to cut down on cleaning costs and, in many cases, avoid red faces.

CONSTRUCTION company May Gurney is using a phone tracking system to keep tabs on workers on sites around the UK.

WALON, the automotive logistics group, has started work on a new vehicle refurbishment centre after extending its site near Bristol.

TRAFFIC levels on UK roads have remained fairly stable during the past 12 months, rising just 1% during the year, according to the Department for Transport's quarterly figures.

CRASH repair centre A & B Autos has taken delivery of 10 new Ford Kas from Horsham-based Lifestyle Ford.

TAXI fleets have been invited to submit entries for this year's London Transport Awards to be held on March 25, 2004.

DIRECTORS, senior management and customer service executives at Camden Corporate Fleet Services went 'back to the floor' with the aim of better understanding the needs of customers and to improve business efficiency.

LDV has secured a £125 million deal to ship over a Polish production plant to prepare for the launch of a new vehicle range.

TRAFFIC data company ITIS Holdings has joined forces with Ford to offer its systems on the Mondeo and Focus.

DEMANDING drivers are powering changes in the fleet van market as they push operators to include additional extras such as air-conditioning, CD players and even satellite navigation.

TRANSPORTENERGY has warned fleets to seriously consider the impact their vehicles have on the environment as record summer temperatures have caused pollution levels to soar.

SEAT is set to launch a compact MPV in the near future based on the Altea Prototipo concept. The car also showcases the company's future design direction.