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FLEETS are this week urged to put road safety at the top of their agendas as part of the national Road Safety Week, co-ordinated by Brake.

LLOYDS TSB autolease has launched the second phase of its programme for brokers.

LEASING company Days Contract Hire has installed cfc's Contract Manager system in a bid to improve customer service levels.

NEW security measures are being added to tax discs in a bid to beat fraud.

Daihatsu has appointed its 60th new UK dealership, bringing its total UK network to 92.

MIKE Pilkington, managing director of Vehicle Remarketing Solutions, says it is time for fleet operators to take a fresh look at selling vehicles.

ARE you the best in fleet? Do you know the best in fleet? Today, Fleet NewsNet and Fleet News begins the annual search for the very best cars, vans, manufacturer fleet departments and supply companies, with the launch of the 2004 Fleet News Awards.

ONE of Britain's biggest leasing companies, ALD Automotive, has signalled a renewed round of consolidation in the fleet industry with plans to expand its fleet significantly in the next three to four years.

CASH-for-car drivers who make their own insurance arrangements are often being provided with courtesy cars totally unsuitable for the work driving they undertake while their own cars are being repaired, industry experts are warning.

COULD your van drivers be behind the wheel of one of these in a few years?

A YEAR-long survey into female drivers' car-buying habits has lifted the lid on the most popular models and the reasons behind their choices.

SSANGYONG is returning to the UK with the launch of its all-new Rexton off-roader (pictured).

FIRST Vehicle Leasing, the Glasgow-based independent finance broker, has launched First Choices, a new personal contract purchase package offering fixed cost motoring.

VAUXHALL vans are getting a 2004 model year update with a series of engine and other changes.

VOLKSWAGEN has revealed the first picture of its updated Caddy.

CALLCARE Systems has launched a new software tool which claims to slash costs and improve time management across small and medium-sized fleets.

A NEW programme for AA members from AA Tyre Fit has been launched aimed at improving safety.

LAND Rover has revealed the shape of what could be a baby Range Rover, designed to tackle the BMW X5.

TUSKERDIRECT has launched a free online demonstration of its Fleet Desk electronic fleet management system.

A SURVEY has revealed the British roads that create the greatest danger for company car and van drivers.

PEUGEOT has fitted a six-speed gearbox to its 2.2-litre HDi 607 in a bid to improve acceleration, reduce interior noise levels and improve fuel economy.

AN environmental organisation is calling for businesses to reassess their approach to using retread tyres as part of the battle to protect the environment.

NEW car buyers are failing to snap up the latest generation of run-flat tyres, according to AA Tyre Fit.

LEASEDRIVE Group has signed up Nissan to provide vehicles to its employees.

A RADICAL shake-up of the UK insurance system could see policies covering vehicles rather than individual car drivers.

PEUGEOT is rolling out its specialist vehicle operation to fleets, which will enable vehicles to be modified to standards usually reserved for the police.

HONDA has revealed its 2004 line-up of motorbikes, including a more powerful version of the legendary Fireblade and a new middleweight designed to appeal to all riders – the CBF.

DRIVERS have been urged to follow a 'smarter' approach to safety in a new checklist from Budget Insurance Services.

BMW Group Financial Services Great Britain, which provides finance, leasing and insurance facilities to BMW and MINI customers, has broken through the 100,000-customer barrier for the first time.