ONE of the largest studies carried out into the health effects of diesel exhaust emissions has warned that long-term exposure could cause lung cancer.

FLEET decision-makers could improve vehicle residual values by hundreds of pounds per car by researching the prices used car dealers are charging on their forecourts.

A MAJOR study compiled by MORI has shown business travellers to be more environmentally responsible than the general public.

LOW speed accidents are the biggest problem facing fleets in the battle to keep costs down, a new report reveals.

INTERNET-based car sales and marketing firm AutoRespond is searching for fleet decision-makers to take part in trials to expand its services.

THE AA is urging company car drivers to get a grip on their tyres.

A NEW survey has highlighted the three cars which hold their value the most over three years.

SOME of Britain's biggest fleets have signed up to a new online business car quotation and ordering system from HSBC Vehicle Finance.

LAND Rover has launched a new range of Defender-based fire tenders.

THE Toyota Celica has been given a mild reworking for 2003, with bigger brakes and shock absorber modifications to improve the ride and handling.

HOME shopping service Budgens Teleshop has taken delivery of four Volkswagen LT35 vans.

FORD is to end production of the innovative Th!nk electric vehicle just months after putting it on trial with fleets throughout the country.

A FRENCH firm that claims it has developed the world's first range of cars that run on air will present its ideas to Government, industry and private investors next week.

A PEUGEOT 307 inspired by the 206 Coupe Cabriolet will be one of Peugeot's concept cars at the Paris Motor Show, and there are strong hints that the car will enter production.

EXECUTIVES in charge of transport are 'woefully ill prepared' to ensure they are meeting their duty of care to business drivers, an in-depth survey of the industry has warned.

EMPLOYERS could damage their company's image if they launch cash for car schemes without vital preparation.

FLEETS could expect better service and quicker turnarounds from body shops as changes to the block exemption mean franchise dealers face stiffer competition from repair networks, according to John Ellis, head of business development at ABS Bodyshop Services.

TOYOTA has added Vehicle Stability Control, traction control, a limited slip differential and brake assist as standard on the 2003 model MR2. It also gets some small light and bumper restyling, a big bore exhaust, and larger 16 inch rear wheels.

ZENITH Vehicle Contracts has put its accident management and incident reporting system on-line, as it attempts to make the process more efficient.

TWO weeks before the event is to be held, places for the Fleet News Hit for Six Conference have sold out.

A DEDICATED scooter fleet management firm is expecting its fleet to double in size as small fleets in London switch staff on to two-wheeled transport to avoid congestion charges.

VAUXHALL drivers will be able to avoid the 3% diesel supplement on benefit-in-kind tax from the end of next year when the Astra gains a Euro IV compliant diesel version.

A RISK management system that can assess individual customer risk and recommend point of sale action within seconds has been developed by a daily rental company.

IBC Vehicles has opened a new paint facility that will boost the range of colours available for the Vauxhall Vivaro and Renault Trafic vans.

THE South of England Ambulance Service Trust has awarded Lex Transfleet a five-year repair and maintenance contract.

FORD has confirmed its Streetka roadster will go into production before reaching showrooms next spring.

A LARGE increase in parcel volumes has seen Business Express place an order for 200 LDV 3.5-tonne Convoy Hi-Loaders, in a deal worth £4 million. Business Express already operates LDV Pilot vans.

VAUXHALL Rental, the national rental division of Vauxhall Motors, provided transport for the British team which won the individual gold in the recent World Helicopter Championships in Austria.

CITROEN has simplified its C5 range, dropping the Exclusive SE badge, and making Exclusive the highest trim level.

RYDER is offering a chance to play golf at the Belfry.