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The three-millionth Ford Focus has rolled off the production line at Saarlouis in Germany. One of Europe's most popular cars, it achieved sales of 468,000 units last year.

CONGESTION charge penalties could be costing the fleet industry as much as £18 million a year.

THE RAC Foundation is calling on the Government to introduce re-education schemes instead of penalty points for speeding.

CONTINUOUSLY variable transmission has been harnessed to diesel power for the first time in a move by Ford to win more business with urban-based fleet operators.

VAN fleets are failing to use basic security measures and as a result are pushing premiums skywards, according to one insurance group.

INCHCAPE Fleet Solutions has awarded a two-year solus tyre and fast-fit contract to Kwik-Fit Fleet.

A NORTH Gloucester-shire police force has taken delivery of its first silver, liveried police vehicle.

FAST fit specialist STS Tyres & Exhausts is moving its technicians up a gear, by offering them the chance to take part in a new Centre of Excellence training programme.

FORD of Britain's call centre has been voted one of the best in the UK by a national call centre magazine.

AN international car importer has acquired Showells dealership for an undisclosed sum.

HUNDREDS of fleet drivers are to be offered training in what has been described as the biggest health and safety initiative of its kind in the industry.

TOTAL Motion has awarded a deal worth more than £200,000 at showroom prices to National Car Rental.

Average fuel prices in the UK.

Launch dates for key fleet models.

DAEWOO'S new Lacetti is the first volume car to offer a DAB digital radio option.

SUBARU has launched its most powerful Impreza to date, with a 500-unit product-ion run already sold out.

VOLKSWAGEN, Mazda, Ford and BMW are all pitching in to compete in the fast growing and highly competitive lower-medium sector. Our panel looks at the host of new contenders.

A TYRE that that has taken over 140 national and international competitors to championship glory in 2003 is now available for company car drivers.

THE top stories from the UK's premier van show.

The latest appointments in the fleet industry.

THE average retail price of a new car in Western Europe has increased by almost 5%, new research has found.

STRONG demand for the Ford Focus in Russia has prompted the manufacturer to announce the addition of a third shift at its car plant near St Petersburg.

MICHELIN is extending its full service tyre package, called OnWay, following successful trials.

RENAULT used the charms of Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies in a nurse's outfit to lure visitors to its stand – and the ploy worked wonders.

SATELLITE navigation systems have become a must for used luxury vehicles, according to Glass's Information Services.

FLEET managers have been reminded that they must keep documentation of cars about to be defleeted up to date or be fined after the car has been sold on.

BCA Newport hosted special auction events to mark St David's Day.

MANHEIM Auctions has hosted its first manufacturer sale using its interactive bidding service Simulcast.