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AVIS has opened a new rental office in Maidstone. Situated in the 14th century Corpus Christi fraternity hall

RENAULT has introduced a fleet-friendly entry-level diesel version of the Laguna which goes on sale this week priced at £15,225 on the road.

INTERLEASING has launched an updated version of its Car Comparison Guide. The guide includes carbon dioxide emissions data, wholelife costs and vehicle descriptions.

ATS Euromaster has launched a new website that includes a centre locator, information on products and services and an online booking facility for the company's 230-vehicle fleet of mobile fitting vans.

I SPENT a couple of days last week at an Audi factory in Germany. During that time I was able to discuss with other guests the current state of the market and how the future looks, predominantly from the leasing industry and companies with large fleets.

SUPERMARKET chain Somerfield is actively encouraging its company car drivers to be more environmentally friendly, with the introduction of a 'super green' option to its fleet.

A ROW has broken out over costs and waiting times for repairs to company vehicles following the decision of insurer Zurich Financial Services to make policyholders pay the additional cost if they use more expensive non-approved repairers.

MAZDA will be refocusing its efforts on the corporate sector next year with a new UK fleet department and the beginning of a new range of models and engines.

NORTHGATE Vehicle Hire has launched a sale and rentback product for organisations that want to release the capital tied up in their vehicle fleets.

HONDA'S head of corporate sales Nick Phillips is to leave the company to become sales director of specialist structured personal car leasing provider Provecta Car Plan.

THE European Commission has fined DaimlerChrysler 72 million Euros (£45 million) for anti-competitive behaviour towards fleets and leasing companies.

FLEET decision-makers can monitor the repair process of their accident-damaged vehicles via the internet, using a new accident repair estimating system adopted by Lex Vehicle Leasing.

CITROEN UK is offering small fleets the chance to save £4,400 when ordering the Xsara VTS Coupe through its website.

JEANS manufacturer Levi Strauss UK has appointed Fleetlease UK as supplier and manager of its 50-strong company car fleet.

TELEMATICS provider BT RedCARE has launched an online vehicle management service for vans and trucks aimed at saving fleet operators time in analysing vehicle data.

FLEET managers will be able to show drivers exactly how much carbon dioxide their vehicle produces during a year using a new piece of software.

REGULAR readers of the road test page will know that I don't like off-roaders or any sort of cross-over/SUV/MPV vehicle (BMW's excellent X5 being a notable exception).

FAST-fit company Tyreserve claims many fleets are paying too much for their tyres because of 'vague pricing structures'.

GATWICK-based tour operator Titan Travel has bought 41 Volkswagen Caravelle Variants.

PROTON recorded a buoyant month for sales in September despite halving the number of model variants offered in the UK.

BRISTOL-based Mead Packaging has taken delivery of six Octavia RS models in a deal worth £90,600 at showroom prices.

AS uncertain times continue, the trade really doesn't know what to buy for stock, or how much.

##NewVectrasm--left##VAUXHALL has unveiled the cornerstone of its campaign to regain market leadership at the heart of the company car market with the first pictures of the new Vectra.

TIME is running out to take part in our company car tax survey. The polls close on Friday, so this week is the last opportunity for you to have your say.

FLEETS and private drivers have made a massive dash for diesel as new car sales rocketed to a monthly record in September.

THE Government's Cabinet Office has become one of the first fleets in the country to run a genuinely zero emissions car.

THE advertising budget to promote congestion charging in London is so large that 3.2 million cars will have to enter the capital to cover the publicity costs alone.

COST-conscious fleet decision makers are examining initiatives to reduce their share of the UK fleet parc's £132 billion annual bill, with particular focus on reducing fuel, maintenance and insurance expenditure.

EDINBURGH City Council has become the first fleet in the country to officially replace company vehicles with membership of a city car club.

EDINBURGH City Council has become the first fleet in the country to officially replace company vehicles with membership of a city car club.