VOLKSWAGEN is improving its service to LCV operators by setting up a network of van centres which aim to make the business of buying and running commercial vehicles easier.

TOYOTA showed off its new satellite navigation system at the CV Show. It costs from £1,500 and is available in the Hiace.

3Dis Information Systems launched its new Amicus system at the CV Show.

VAN racking specialist The Van Liners was exhibiting its new Modulcar system at the CV Show, which is imported from Italy and claimed to be stylish yet robust.

H-Modul claims its new slide-out racking system, on display at the CV Show, makes the best use of limited van space.

FIVE new models graced the Renault stand at the CV Show.

JAMES Blades, managing director of Fiat UK, was at the CV Show to underline Fiat's commitment to the van market. He told Fleet News: 'The CV market is so important. Commercial vehicles are a key area for growth.

NISSAN is claiming an industry first for the Interstar, launched at the CV show, in that all vans will be supplied with reversing sensors as standard.

PEUGEOT used the CV show to give Britain a first look at its new Boxer van, which it claims is more comfortable than its predecessor, as well as having more cargo space.

THERE was a host of new variations at the CV Show from LDV.

BRI-STOR Systems has launched a range of racking for the new Renault Trafic, Vauxhall Vivaro and Combo.

IVECO has launched a gas- powered version of its Daily City Truck with an eye to busting through London's proposed congestion charging line.

CH Jones believes its new 'smart' fuel card will enhance security and provide more complete and accurate fuel management information.

SIEMENS VDO claims to be the first telematics company to offer the Traffic Message Channel (TMC) service on an aftermarket satellite navigation system.

THALES Telematics announced two new business wins for its Orchid telematics and fleet management system at the show.

CITROEN had a trio of models gracing its stand at the CV Show, with the new look Relay, 110bhp Dispatch and the 2002 version of the Berlingo.

VAUXHALL boasts the youngest range of vans in the business and was shouting that fact from the rooftops at the CV Show, held at the NEC, Birmingham.

DaimlerChrysler has joined forces with Hyundai and Mitsubishi Motors to develop a new family of engines.

Renault increased its European sales during the first quarter of the year

PSA Peugeot Citroën has announced that it is considering stepping up production of the 206 hatchback and new 206 SW at Ryton, near Coventry.

New car sales in Europe for the first quarter of this year increased in just four countries, figures show.

THE growing popularity of diesels amongst company car drivers could be under threat due to new medical research claiming to establish a link between the fuel and respiratory diseases.

SAFETY-MINDED fleets will have a clearer guide to the quality of defensive driver trainers after the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) introduced a new register of driving instructors specialising in training company car and light van drivers.

FLEETS will be urged to switch to hybrid vehicles in the next eight years as part of a £300 million plan to slash vehicle emissions in the UK.

COMPANY car drivers will be able to access the internet and emails through their mobile phones and laptop computers in 4,000 service stations, hotels, bars and coffee shops in the near future after BT announced the launch of a wireless connection service to the web.

THE UK van market can look forward to a bright future and an important economic role, according to speakers at the 'White Van Man in the Urban Jungle' conference.

LONDON Mayor Ken Livingstone has launched a series of free cycle guides to the capital after research revealed most trips in London were less than two miles - within easy cycling distance.

PRESTIGE car rental firm Guy Salmon has launched an online booking facility on its website.

A NEW programme has been developed by Milton Keynes-based Visscher-Caravelle to help leasing and contract hire businesses sort their way through the maze of accessories and options for light commercial vans.

MERCEDES-Benz is offering a special edition A-class with an extra £1,640 of optional equipment at a premium of £990.