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THE Government plans to push ahead with reforms to van taxation and is about to start a major consultation.

KEN Keir, managing director of Honda (UK), has taken on the role of senior vice-president of Honda Motor Europe.

Average fuel prices across the UK.

MORE than a quarter of European fleet managers are unhappy with the level of service offered by their fuel card supplier, a new study claims.

KWIK-FIT Fleet has announced plans to increase its European fleet business, with France, Germany and Holland identified as key areas for growth.

FORD claims to have bucked the new car sales trend in Ireland - increasing its sales by almost 8% in a market that declined by more than 5%.

STEWART Whyte, Fleet News' columnist and director of the Association of Car Fleet Operators, asks just how much has altered in the UK fleet industry over the past 25 years.

HOW will yesterday's budget affect you? Be the first to know at the Fleet News Budget Briefing - next Tuesday, April 15. Book now.

THE Mazda6, upper-medium car of the year at the 2003 Fleet News Awards, is winning new business for the company and more new products are on the way. Mazda fleet and remarketing director Jeremy Thomson explains the company's strategy.

A FLEET NewsNet round-up of the latest labour/money saving and security enhancing devices to hit the market.

FLEET News deputy editor Steve Moody takes a trip back in time and drives some of the first fleet models housed in Ford's collection.

IF you dream of driving to work in something that stands out from the crowd then opting for a classic car may be the way forward. Imagine cruising to work in an E-Type Jaguar, classic BMW or an open-topped sports car such as an MGB.

IN the past quarter of a century, the business vehicle has grown to become the most important part of the British car industry by an immense margin.

THROUGH inflation, recession, good times and bad, Fleet News has faithfully reported the news and views of the UK fleet industry since 1978. Editor John Maslen looks back on some of the momentous events that have helped shape the current company car market.

BCA Europe has added to a string of honours by taking the Best Disposal/Remarketing Company title, sponsored by MG Rover, at the 2003 Fleet News Awards. Fleet NewsNet talks to UK managing director Andrew Hulme.

EMPLOYERS could sell a fifth of their vehicle fleet to employees or affinity partners instead of using traditional disposal routes and boost residual values by millions of pounds, according to a disposal expert.

RESIDUAL values on quality, low mileage vehicles have increased during the past week as fleet executives steer clear of models needing repairs, according to Manheim Auctions.

I was recently down in Majorca driving the new Mercedes-Benz CLK Cabriolet. A couple of late March days in the Med sounds idyllic – except for the fact that the first day was warm but cloudy while the second day, which was the main driving opportunity, brought torrential rain.' Martin Ward, CAP national research manager.

BUYERS came out in force for the most important car sales month of the year, pushing sales to an all-time high.

FLEET News is celebrating 25 years as the newspaper of the fleet industry this week with a special commemorative edition.

FLEET drivers who cause a death by driving when using a mobile phone or falling asleep at the wheel face tougher sentences, including prison terms under new guidelines launched this month by Lord Chief Justice Lord Woolf.

FLEET News is not the only industry stalwart celebrating a major anniversary this year.

A NEW report shows that the average CO2 emissions from new cars have fallen for the sixth year running.

CAR audio supplier Unicar is to replace its fleet with Peugeot 206 vans.

PEUGEOT has announced a new personal contract hire plan for employees who opted for a cash-for-car scheme.

ONE year after Fleet News voted the AA's text message service Best Innovation at the Fleet News Awards 2002, the group has scooped a customer service award from technology magazine, Revolution.

CITROEN customers can buy a new Citroen C15 Champ van for £4,995 plus VAT plus delivery or save as much as £3,500 (including VAT) on a Relay 1800 2.2 HDi long wheelbase van.

KIA recorded its best-ever sales month in March, culminating in its best-ever quarter in the UK.

EMPLOYERS and their drivers are being urged to take a financial healthcheck following changes to taxation on the benefit of free fuel for private mileage this week.