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Launch dates for key fleet models.

Average fuel prices in the UK.

FOR the 51 issues distributed between January 1, 2003 and December 31, December 2003.

AVERAGE prices for three-year-old cars as a whole rose by 6% in 2003, with the much-maligned upper medium sector showing some of the strongest rises.

CITROEN and BCA combined to host the first closed auction exclusively for Citroen dealers.

MITSUBISHI has started a programme of sales at three BCA centres. They feature direct entered management vehicles and part-exchange stock.

'THE main question faced by customers buying new cars is no different, whether they are privately buying family transport or thousands for a fleet. It is about the best deal over time.'

BRITAIN'S best in fleet were rewarded yesterday at the industry's 'Oscars', the annual Fleet News Awards.

BRITAIN'S best in fleet were rewarded yesterday at the industry's 'Oscars', the annual Fleet News Awards.

Key facts for fleets from today's Budget.

THIS week's Fleet News comes with a brand new quarterly publication, The Cost.

THE Government's environmentally-friendly vehicle policies are being undermined by cash-for-car schemes, because many employees opting for private motoring choose older, dirtier cars, new research shows.

VAUXHALL'S new high-performance coupe (pictured) has arrived in the UK, promising more power per pound than any other car on the road.

ECCLESIASTICAL Insurance has agreed a sale and contract purchase deal with Carlisle-based Custom Fleet for its fleet of 150 vehicles.

PROPERTY group Chesterton has awarded a 220-strong solus deal to ALD Automotive.

SLEEP and fatigue research organisation Awake has launched a new website at www.awakeltd.info that aims to raise awareness of the impact of sleep deprivation and drugs.

GREEN Flag Motoring Assistance, sponsor of November's National Road Safety Week, is publishing a series of reports in a bid to raise awareness of road safety.

THE Fleet Safety Forum is holding a one-day conference for fleet managers and health and safety professionals to examine how companies can manage the challenges of fleet safety.

MG Rover has won a fleet order to supply 130 MG ZS, ZT and Rover 75 cars to Kent-based ARG Group in a deal worth £2 million at retail prices.

TECHNOLOGY group FibreCity has secured a £1 million contract to host Masternaut's satellite navigation and fleet information service.

ISUZU has expanded its dealer network following the success of its new Rodeo pick-up.

VAUXHALL has announced contract hire rates for the new Astra, with some models up to £10 per month cheaper than their predecessor.

FAST-FIT specialist Kwik-Fit Fleet has become the first company to join GE Capital Fleet Services' new Premier Service network of vehicle service, maintenance and repairs.

THE lack of sales of the Primera in the fleet market is leading Nissan to change its tactics and focus on its successes in the sports utility vehicle sector.

COCA-COLA Enterprises has awarded HSBC Vehicle Finance the contract as sole UK fleet supplier.

INTERLEASING has appointed Garry Hobson as its new managing director.

CAR Crash Line (CCL) is to take delivery of 500 Volkswagens after signing a deal worth more than £6 million at showroom prices.

LLOYDS TSB autolease has upgraded its ServiceTrak one-call driver service and maintenance booking facility.

A BIRMINGHAM recycling charity is on the move thanks to light commercial vehicle specialist, LDV.

HELPHIRE has begun relocating staff to its new headquarters following a decision to move to a single site.