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ACCIDENT management group Accident Exchange has added eight Lexus cars to its fleet after agreeing a deal with prestige dealer group Sytner.

VOLKSWAGEN is now offering Highline versions of the Bora in time for the new registration plate in March.

SAFETY campaigners are demanding new laws to force employers to introduce risk management policies after a shock survey showed almost half of fleet drivers admit to driving while tired.

A NEW campaign could help fleets avoid being hit with major repair bills caused by drivers filling up their company cars with the wrong type of fuel.

THE AA has introduced a new uniform for its staff to make them more visible at the roadside.

RAC Auto Windscreens has introduced a new software system to speed up service levels for customers of GE Capital TLS.

THOUSANDS of business motorists have sampled the X-type saloon in an unprecedented series of round-the-block test drive exercises, all staged from the car parks of dozens of companies.

THE founder of Kitchens by Jigsaw has won a new Mercedes Vito van in a nationwide competition hosted by Mercedes-Benz.

AUTOGLASS has been awarded an accreditation from safety and security testers Thatcham.

VAUXHALL Rental, the car and van rental division of Vauxhall Motors, is increasing the functionality of its daily rental central website for corporate customers and fleet operators.

UNITED Fleet Distribution (UFD) is to handle more than 10,000 annual vehicle collections and deliveries for Lex Vehicle Leasing after securing a deal with the group.

FORD has made two executive appointments for its UK sales and marketing teams.

WHAT the latest focus on safety/corporate killing means to fleets and how it could save you money.

FLEET diesel sales leapt by nearly a quarter last month as the switch to derv among drivers reached record levels.

LEASEPLAN customers can now track the progress of vehicles throughout the servicing process following a deal with All Fleet Services.

CITROEN is broadening the range of engines and transmissions offered with its small cars with a new engine for the C3 and more availability of its SensoDrive automated transmission.

NOTTINGHAM'S new tram system is to be serviced by a team using a fleet of diesel Renaults, including Trafic vans and Kangoo Trekka 4x4s.

NATIONAL vehicle rental group TLS has re-branded and plans to launch its new image at the Commercial Vehicle show in March.

BUSINESS and marine-related travel supplier OBC Travel has chosen National Car Rental as its lead vehicle rental supplier in a deal worth £100,000.

JAGUAR fleets can now access a new online vehicle maintenance website after the firm completed the roll-out of its subscription-based service.

VOLKSWAGEN Commercial Vehicles is offering the outgoing 1.9-litre SDI 63bhp Caddy at £33 per week on hire purchase, ahead of it being replaced by the new model in March.

SOUTH West Water transport controller Damian James has won a case of wine for taking part in the Fleet News internet survey.

CAR manufacturers have been offering sneak previews of the stars of the Geneva motor show just weeks before their unveiling.

THE directors of taxi-maker Metrocab are believed to be among several parties looking at buying the business.

TAXI operator Derby Cabs has invested more than £200,000 in a fleet of eight new cabs.

FOR user–choosers and fleets interested in the cost benefits and convenience of motorcycles, the MCN Show offered a chance to see the latest models on display before they hit the UK showrooms.

USER-choosers are getting the message that diesel is the way to lower tax liability in large cars.

The latest appointments in the fleet industry.

Average fuel prices

Launch dates for key fleet models.