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MORE than 1,300 leading figures in the fleet business gathered for the annual industry 'Oscars', the Fleet News Awards.

MOTORCYCLE fleets could become more popular as company car drivers opt for two wheels instead of four to avoid London Mayor Ken Livingstone's congestion charge.

A LACK of knowledge among fleets is preventing the motorcycle fleet industry growing to its full potential size, industry experts claim.

HAMPSHIRE Police has reduced its motorcycle fleet from 126 bikes to 44 after a review of costs between cars and bikes.

A POLICE report has warned that organised criminal gangs are stealing £3 million worth of motorbikes in the UK every month.

WARWICKSHIRE Police will be hosting the National BikeSafe Weekend at the Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon, Warwickshire, on April 5 and 6.

ARVAL PHH has appointed Mark Graham as product development manager, vehicle rental sector, within the fleet division.

Fleet News Awards 2003 picture gallery

Fleet News Awards 2003 photo album

BRITAIN'S best in fleet were rewarded yesterday at the industry's gala night of the year. The 15th Fleet News Awards placed the spotlight on the hard work, determination and innovation that drives Britain's fleet industry and keeps UK business on the move.

ALD Automotive this week started the process of integrating Hertz Lease into its European operations, claiming the deal gives the enlarged company improved efficiencies so it can respond more effectively to international tender offers.

AVIS Europe has now completed the takeover of key assets from troubled rental giant Budget Rent a Car.

THE Japanese Government has given General Motors approval to drive a liquid hydrogen-fuelled vehicle on public roads in a move that could hasten their adoption in Europe.

Dacia hopes the launch of a new car will woo the Romanian business driver.

VEHICLE glass repair and replacement company Belron, which owns Autoglass in the UK and Carglass in Europe, has signed a franchise agreement with Poland's largest distributor and fitter of vehicle glass.

HERTZ Europe has extended its network in Slovakia with the opening of two rental offices in the northern city of Poprad.

DEMAND for diesels is growing in the used car market as buyers get the message that modern heavy oil models perform better and are quieter than older technology engines.

WAR with Iraq could provoke greater demand for diesels, experts at Glass's Information Services claim.

A GROUP of DaimlerChrysler dealerships have beaten their disposal revenue budget by £18,000 after signing an exclusive deal with Manheim Auctions.

SAAB'S new 9-3 has had its first outing at auction with values close to list prices.

WELSH based auction house, The Auctions, has completed a £500,000 investment programme resulting in an overhaul of its facilities.

'JUST about every manufacturer has got one, in some form or another, and that is a 'Why?' car. Look at any price list and one will jump out at you, prompting the question 'why have they made that?'. Martin Ward, CAP national reaearch manager.

BRITAIN'S best in fleet were rewarded yesterday at the industry's gala night of the year. The 15th Fleet News Awards placed the spotlight on the hard work, determination and innovation that drives Britain's fleet industry and keeps UK business on the move.

RENAULT has confirmed it will be exhibiting at the Fleet Show 2003 at Silverstone on September 23, 24 and 25.

UP to one in six company car drivers' tax codes are expected to be incorrect this year – leaving many drivers facing the prospect of a hefty tax bill to correct the error.

CHANGES to the company car tax system last year have encouraged drivers to choose vehicles with lower carbon dioxide emissions, two new studies have found.

A DEVICE has been launched that aims to combat the risks of driver fatigue.

MITSUBISHI hosted the latest quarterly meeting of the National Association of Police Fleet Managers, which represents 52 police forces throughout the UK.

VOLKSWAGEN has launched its newsletter in a web-based format that can be emailed to fleet customers.

EQUIPMENT rental specialist Multi Group has committed to a solus deal with Toyota for light commercial vehicles and cars.