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'THE UK used car market is a multi-billion pound industry, employing huge numbers of people – many of whom have their own agenda. Therefore conflicts are inevitable and one of the most common complaints voiced by buyers or sellers is that the other side isn't listening.'

FLEET decision-makers have been warned to be on their guard against fuel fraud after an investigation at one of Britain's largest insurers uncovered a £150,000 fuel card scam.

FLEET decision-makers with responsibility for thousands of vehicles worth more than £60 million have called for help with training through the Fleet News/Fleet NewsNet Get Trained campaign.

DIESEL will be a no-cost option when Jaguar drives its landmark oil-powered X-type into showrooms this autumn. It will also be its first four cylinder model in decades.

COMPUTER boffins have been drafted in to help improve the reliability of Mercedes-Benz cars.

VAUXHALL'S new Vectra estate has been unveiled, offering virtually the same load space and even more rear legroom than the Omega estate.

SIR Paul McCartney surprised a teenage fan with a gift of a new Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet.

RAIL freight supplier EWS claims a decision by Royal Mail to abandon train delivery in favour of increased use of its road fleet will mean more congestion and accidents on UK roads.

SIX Iveco Daily 50C11s have been fitted with chemical suits, tents and decontamination showers for Surrey Ambulance Service to deal with terrorist attacks and emergencies.

ANIMALS in East Anglia will be transported in style after Enterprise Rent-A-Car agreed to supply the Norfolk branch of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

CERTAIN Government departments have revealed the cost of their taxi bills for 2002.

ENERGY Minister Brian Wilson was yesterday (Wednesday) due to launch the 100,000th liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) vehicle.

CHESTER-based Auto Travel is celebrating its 25th year as a Hertz International franchisee.

HELPHIRE Group, which rents cars on credit to the innocent victims of accidents, has reported a dramatic rise in pre-tax profits.

FLEETS are expected to bear the brunt of radical plans to cut rush hour congestion by charging drivers every time they use their cars.

ALFA Romeo has unveiled a revised 156 saloon and Sportwagon with restyled front and rear by Italian designer Giorgetto Guigaro.

THE new 5-series will go on sale in September priced from £25,455 on-the-road for the 520i SE, with the 530i SE and 530d SE priced at £30,955 and £30,950 respectively.

A FIRM specialising in hi-tech closed circuit television cameras has slashed £50,000 from its costs following a review of its operations.

DRAIN maintenance company Dyno-Rod claims to have achieved annual savings of almost £13,000 by installing a vehicle tracking system across its fleet.

ENGINEERING firm Leymac is claiming a 15% improvement in vehicle fleet utilisation by using an internet-based satellite location service.

VOLVO will be offering high-performance driving sessions in its new S60 R and V70 R models at Prodrive's testing facility in Warwickshire from June 23 to July 2.

ALD Automotive is planning to increase its fleet size to 60,000 vehicles following its purchase of Hertz Lease.

MOTOR dealer Charvills is launching a car safety course for women. The evening class, called Safety at the Wheel, is aimed at dealing with 'behind-the-wheel bullies'.

INCHCAPE Fleet Solutions is offering customers driving on temporary job contracts or awaiting delivery of permanent cars the chance to sample the new Toyota Avensis.

Thierry Vialaneix from Landwell and Associés, correspondent law firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers, analyses France's motoring tax regime along with Laurence Capelli and Maxime Buchet.

FRENCH parcel delivery firm Sernam is equipping its fleet of 3,200 vehicles with telematics systems provided by Minorplanet.

FLEETLEASE is enjoying a taste of French cuisine after winning an order to supply 13 'chefmobil' vehicles used to transport meals on wheels to 500 pensioners in Paris.

LEASING company Arma, which operates vehicles in four European countries, saw its fleet grow by 10% in 2002 – at a time when the market grew by only 2%.

BUYERS of superminis are fuelling a boom in the new car market, as annual sales have rocketed by 300,000 units over the past few years.