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FLEETS could be facing a turbulent year selling end-of-term cars amid conflicting claims over residual values.

TWO Fleet News Award winners joined forces for a successful first-time auction, with BCA putting the Transit Connect under the hammer for the first time.

CAP has announced plans for a reorganisation to bring it closer to customers with a direct telephone link to used value experts.

'MY CAP colleague, Monitor editor Jeff Knight, experienced something I had almost forgotten about last week – a flat tyre.' Martin Ward, CAP national research manager.

FLEET industry leaders have urged Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown to issue a 'business-friendly' Budget next week amid fears he could push up taxes to fund a growing hole in Government finances.

STATE-of-the-art technology and class-leading engine performance are the two principle messages of the new 5-series, BMW has revealed this week.

TOYOTA GB will be bringing its full range of tax-busting Euro IV diesels and the new Avensis line-up to the Fleet Show at Silverstone on September 23, 24 and 25.

ONE of Britain's biggest fleets, the NHS, has signed up nine leasing companies to supply vehicles in a deal worth more than £80 million using a ground-breaking internet-based ordering system.

KWIK-Fit Fleet is to expand its core fast-fit and mobile operations through the launch of new services and products following a strategic review.

THE Department of Trade and Industry's scheme to set standards for garages used by fleets for repairs has been labelled an 'unnecessary intrusion' by a senior figure in the fast-fit sector.

CATERING and support services provider Sodexho estimates potential savings of £1 million after switching to an employee car ownership plan.

USED car values are bucking widespread fears of economic uncertainty, which are being fuelled by the conflict in Iraq, industry expert CAP claims.

A NEW driving at work policy guide aimed at fleets has been launched to help employers meet their duty of care to staff.

FAST-fit company National Fleet is to increase its fleet size with 50 new vehicles.

MG Rover has laid down a 'name your price' initiative for small fleets, claiming it will beat any offer from its competitors.

ANDREW Fitzmaurice has resigned as the chief executive of easyCar.

LASTMINUTE.COM has acquired international car rental group Holiday Autos in a £40 million deal.

RYDER will open its new Hull-based van and truck rental unit on April 7.

IN these green-aware times, selecting cars which limit a fleet's impact on the environment is becoming more important, but do these vehicles make financial sense?

FLEETS may think charging employees for accidents is a good measure. But, argues Nick Williams, sales and marketing director of Willis Motor Initiatives, a risk management policy has more chance of cutting accidents.

CAR supermarkets are vying for more fleet business after one fleet used the alternative route to save £65,000 on the cost of replacing its fleet.

SPARE parts distribution has improved in the past year following complaints from fleets about delays which were keeping their cars off the road, according to research from the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI).

VAUXHALL is celebrating its 100th birthday with the launch of a new special edition – the Astra 100. Available as either a coupe or convertible, the Astra goes on sale this week with prices starting at £16,585 on-the-road.

NISSAN has launched a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)-powered Primera aimed specifically at fleet users.

HOSPITALITY chain Punch Supply has awarded the contract to run its fleet to contract hire firm Arma. It is the leasing company's largest contract to date.

THE Government is calling on drivers to take more responsibility for keeping their cars safe on the roads.

THAMESIDE Fire Protection has saved £18,000 after recovering a stolen van which had been fitted with a tracking system.

FORD is offering a £25,000 reward for information following the death of one of its lorry drivers.

THOMAS Broadbent & Sons is to replace its Citroen fleet with 35 new-look Berlingo, Dispatch and new-look Relay vans and dropside trucks.