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RENAULT Clio sales in the UK have hit 750,000 units after the car has been on sale for 13 years.

LOW cost rental firm Sixti has doubled its fleet for the second time this year, taking its total size up to 220 vehicles. The division of rental firm Sixt offers smart cars for rent from £5 a day.

VITAL advice on key health and safety issues and this year's Budget that could save lives and money is to be offered at the Fleet News Spring Conference.

A ROW is brewing over high profile claims that Britain's fleets dismiss vital factors when acquiring company cars.

SALES of commercial vehicles so far this year are the highest since 1989 and are on target for record levels.

LDV has won a £2 million deal to supply 100 vans to Hagemeyer's electrical distribution companies.

LEADING figures in the fleet industry have warned a drastic decision to slash grants for fleets converting to alternative fuels could kill off future growth.

NOT so long ago, good operating economy was the preserve of just a few production vehicles fitted with special bodywork and gadgetry designed to make the most of every drop of fuel.

Environtmental initiatives announced by manufacturers at the recent motor show.

LESLEY Millet, founder of green consultancy Wastebusters, reveals how to measure emissions impact at a glance in new guide.

Launch dates of key fleet models.

Average fuel prices in the UK.

The latest appointments in the fleet industry.

Alfa Romeo returned to the four-wheel drive sector with the unveiling of its 156 Crosswagon

LANCIA hosted the world premiere of an all-new mini-MPV at the Geneva Motor Show in a tradition of new launches at the event.

KIA has announced plans to build a European product plant in Slovakia. The move will help it to boost sales in the region as part of an ambitious expansion drive.

EUROPE'S biggest show for van and truck operators takes place at the NEC Birmingham, from March 23-25. Here we list some of the exhibitors who will be showing off products and services for van fleets.

THE problem of car clocking could be slashed if everyone in the motor industry did more to challenge the prejudice against high-mileage vehicles, industry experts claim.

RESIDUAL values are being affected by a lack of clear badging on some vehicles, according to Glass's Information Services.

FORD'S new Focus C-MAX MPV the has made its auction debut. Nine 03/53 C-MAX models were sold with 1.8 Zetecs achieving on average £11,400 and the 1.8 LX models £10,800. The new Sportka achieved £8,475.

COLOUR is an important factor for used car values and can affect the price achieved by several hundred pounds.

NOT content with tripling the size of its Leeds auction site, vehicle remarketing group Premier Motorauctions is planning a new equally large site at an unnamed location.

AN increasing number of fleets and manufacturers are using British Car Auctions' Live Online service.

'ONE of the key questions interesting fleet operators currently is the fate of all those diesels originally registered to take advantage of the CO2-based benefit-in-kind rules.'

ON Wednesday Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown will deliver what could be the final Budget for this parliament.

A COMPANY is issuing its own business driving licences for employees and their families in a move believed to be a first of its kind in Britain.

A MAJOR new survey is to get to the heart of key health and safety issues among British fleet operators.

GRANTS provided to fleets to help them go green are being slashed by up to 30% per vehicle from April.

A THIRD of drivers say their employers have made no attempt to advise them about the use of mobile phones when driving for work, despite last December's ban.

CAR manufacturers, dealers and service companies have been celebrating success at the awards of Fleet News' sister publication AM.