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THIS week's Web Watch takes a look at a new entry to the web from a van centre. LDV main dealer Commercial Motors Newport has launched a new website aimed at both van operators and enthusiasts.

The latest appointments in the fleet industry.

FORD has joined the high horsepower market with the introduction of a 135 bhp diesel version of its rear- wheel drive 2.4-litre Transit. Or rather it hasn't, for instead of power, Ford prefers to talk about torque.

DEALERS' eyes are set on the next moves of chief executive Trevor Finn from his Power List poll position, says Stephen Briers, editor of AM.

MORE than 10,000 fleets are facing the threat of criminal prosecution for failing to register their vehicles on the Motor Insurance Database (MID)

FLEETS are being warned that their fuel bills could soar as the prospect of prices hitting £4 a gallon edges nearer

THE motor industry is heading for record sales this year and fleet registrations so far are up by more than 3%, latest figures show

MITSUBISHI'S fleet customers have been reassured that it is 'business as usual' despite the company's alliance partner having announced it will not increase its stake in the Japanese firm

RENAULT is rushing through a modification for UK Megane models after it was revealed the brakes could be activated from the front passenger seat

A TROPICAL plant company has introduced a vehicle tracking system on some of its fleet in a bid to slash fuel costs and downtime

NISSAN is adding the satellite navigation system Smartnav to its approved accessory list

AUDI'S range of Euro IV-compliant A4 TDI models has grown, with an upgraded entry-level diesel reducing tax liability for company car drivers

INTERNATIONAL appliance company Groupe SEB has outsourced its accident management to Elite

VENSON Group has launched a new website at www.venson.com

A NATIONAL risk assessment of more than 10,000 company car drivers has shown a quarter to be medium and high risk

SUPERMARKET giant Tesco is planning to roll out biodiesel across many of its fuel stations

THE new Vauxhall Astra is cheaper to run than other mainstream lower medium cars, according to Emmox Carcost

LONDON taxi firms are rolling out the first hybrid cabs this summer after the Government announced grants for greener cabs

A NATIONAL warehouse distribution group has increased its commercial fleet following a major expansion drive

THE used car market continued its strong progress throughout April, with prices holding firm despite increasing volumes through the auction halls.

THE McLaren Mercedes-Benz team may well be getting beaten by Ferrari, BAR, Williams and pretty much everyone else in Formula One at the moment, but

BENTLEY opened its newly refurbished dealership in Birmingham with a special champagne reception

BRITISH Car Auctions Measham branch raised more than £800 for Age Concern at a recent charity auction.

THE Fleet Safety Forum has launched a campaign to encourage fleet managers to report and record crash data to identify trends and causes of accidents

LAND Rover will unveil the diesel version of the new Discovery 3 at the Motor Show Live

Average fuel prices in the UK.

MOTABILITY has signed up with Manheim's online auctioning in a bid target a wider audience.

'AT the recent launch of new Volkswagen Caddy Life, I began thinking about this growing market – effectively, small people carriers that also double as working vehicles, essentially based on vans.'