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ISUZU is set to shake-up the 4x4 market later this month when it launches its new-look Trooper powered by a choice of two engines, including a 16v direct injection diesel - a world first in the sector.

THE Government has joined forces with the Association of Car Fleet Operators to launch a new fuel efficiency guide for fleet managers at next week's Donington Park Fleet Motor Show.

HONDA has revealed a major expansion of its corporate sales department as it looks to increase fleet sales by up to 15% a year.

THE world's largest consumer services group Cendant Corporation - which owns PHH Vehicle Management Services and Green Flag - looks set to buy RAC Motoring Services for £450 million.

NISSAN has announced on-the-road prices for a string of new models including the Primera estate and facelifted Almera.

VOLKSWAGEN is still in the race to buy Rolls-Royce despite present owner Vickers announcing that it agreed to sell the luxury car maker to BMW for £340 million.

CALLS have been made for a large-scale survey of the business and private mileages covered by company car drivers before the Government considers introducing a private mileage based tax system.

FLEET management company Fleet Management Services, which runs 16,000 company cars, says last year one in 23 new cars were delivered to it with faults or problems mostly due to dealers carrying out inadequate pre-delivery inspections.

THE Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have announced plans to convert the Royal Household's fleet of cars to liquefied petroleum gas.

FLEET experts have attacked Government plans for a two-tier graduated vehicle excise duty system, with new cars judged on emission levels and those already on the road charged according to engine size.

USED car values fell again in April throwing hopes of an overall improvement in residuals over the year into doubt, according to latest figures from both CAP Motor Research and Glass's Guide.

BRITISH specialist van maker LDV and Korean car giant Daewoo have formally agreed to collaborate on a new range of light commercial vehicles aimed at a global market.

PEUGEOT has announced its best UK profits for seven years - up 72% - following record sales last year.

EXPORT company Anglo Overseas Transport has taken delivery of 55 Renault Meganes and Lagunas in a solus contract hire deal with Basildon-based Toomey Hire and Leasing.

FORD in Britain moved back into profit last year reflecting the continued emphasis on cost efficiencies throughout 1997, chairman and managing director Ian McAllister said this week.

SEAT has launched a new high-spec Ibiza TDi Salsa to replace the original TDi model.

DAEWOO is hoping to cash in on growing interest from the business car sector by previewing its latest model at next week's Fleet Motor Show.

SMALL and medium fleet operators are set to play a crucial role in deciding the success of SEAT's next Toledo model in Britain.

AIR-conditioning or sunroof is now offered as standard on Toyota Celica 2.0 ST and 1.8 GT models.

DAEWOO will be launching a new luxury-spec version of the Leganza at next week's Fleet Motor Show at Donington Park.

TOP British designer Simon Cox is to join the team which creates vehicles for the world's biggest car company.

MORE companies are switching to leasing their cars rather than purchase and the trend is set to continue, according to an independent survey of 3,000 businesses commissioned by Ryland Multifleet.

UMBRO Europe has outsourced its 90-strong company car fleet to Grosvenor Contracts Leasing.

THE biggest event in fleet starts on Monday (May 11) when the 1998 Fleet Motor Show opens at Donington Park, East Midlands.

PRIME Minister Tony Blair's first year in Number 10 has been given a mixed reaction by Retail Motor Industry chief executive Christopher Macgowan who saved his harshest criticism for the Government's transport policies.

BRITISH Car Auctions has won a solus three-year contract to dispose of all the Ministry of Defence's non-armoured vehicles.

MULTI-NATIONAL fleets hoping the single European currency will introduce common daily rental prices across Europe will have to wait a lot longer.

ENGINEERING Group GEC Alsthom has switched its 1,000-strong company car fleet from outright purchase to contract hire.

GENERAL Motors launches the all-new right-hand -drive Cadillac Seville STS in the UK on May 15 costing £39,750 on-the-road.

SOME of the UK's biggest fleets could be in line for major savings after British Telecom won the latest round of its long-running campaign with HM Customs & Excise to recover VAT on car delivery charges.