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THE UK arm of Lexus has given the go-ahead for vehicle tracking systems supplied by Tracker to be installed in its vehicles.

FLEET management group Arval PHH has launched a new policy guide offering advice on fuel purchasing and management for fleets.

PAN-EUROPEAN fleet managers and road transport companies will have to closely monitor disqualification histories of their drivers, because of their newly-confirmed legal right to secure licences in other European Union (EU) countries after being banned in their home state

AUDI has announced record worldwide sales. In the first four months of this year, the manufacturer sold about 259,000 cars, up more than 4% on the same period last year, when it sold 248,924 vehicles

EASTERN Europe was the target for British Car Auctions' latest pan-European sale held in Austria

FORD has claimed a victory over Vauxhall as its fleet sales last month overtook the Luton-based manufacturer for the first time this year.

ESTATE services group Jones Lang LaSalle has outsourced its fleet management following a review of its company car scheme.

ANY firm whose mission is to be the best in its field needs to have a comprehensive training programme in place to bring staff up to high levels of competence.

STAFF training for firms as large as BCA is not something that can always be done entirely in-house. Partnerships need to be formed to take advantage of expertise in specific fields.

A SPECIAL roadshow in Brussels welcomed 10 new countries to the European Union

MONDIAL Assistance Group, part of the world's largest insurance company Allianz of Germany, has negotiated a three-year deal with Mitsubishi Motors Europe

TWO new dealerships have been appointed by Rolls-Royce to serve the Italian market

ELECTRONIC purchasing specialist Ebbon-Dacs has joined forces with Dutch fleet software supplier Co-Maker in a pan-European distribution deal

A FLEET manager's career path can take many twists and turns and can involve taking on roles such as business development manger, logistics planner or human resources co-ordinator.

LAUNCH dates for key fleet models.

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