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NORTHGATE has opened a new call centre at its Darlington headquarters.

TWO new Citroen Berlingos are being used by Norfolk PACT (Partners Against Crime Taskforce) for its safe and secure scheme.

SERVICE and maintenance network Nationwide Autocentre is adopting the 1link Service Network across its 190 UK outlets.

TENS of thousands of small companies will go out of business if the Government allows widespread use of road charging schemes, a leading industry expert has warned.

AUTOGLASS was named as the Best Glass Repair/Replacement Company at this year's Fleet News Awards, but managing director Nigel Doggett says the quest for perfection goes on.

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FLEET decision-makers could be leading drivers into a long-term tax trap as the industry gears up for its biggest sales month of the year with the launch of the 53 numberplate.

FLEETS are the focus of a Government drive to close a legal loophole on seatbelt use among van drivers that could save 21 lives and avoid more than 1,000 injuries a year.

FLEETS will be at centre of one of the biggest battles for business in years as the key manufacturers prepare to unveil their core models for 2004.

TRANSPORT officials are reportedly drawing up plans to fit all cars in Britain with a personalised microchip. It means drivers breaking the law can be prosecuted by computer.

A LEADING fleet risk management expert has claimed UK fleets are up to two years behind their international counterparts when it comes to safety.

FLEET costs look set to increase as the price of fuel has stopped its steady fall and has started to rise again.

ENTERPRISE Rent-A-Car has become the first daily rental company in the UK to add the new Vauxhall Signum to its rental fleet.

AUDI will launch front-wheel drive versions of the A8 next year, powered by six-cylinder petrol and diesel engines.

MOTORPOINT, the Derbyshire-based car supermarket, has achieved record diesel sales for September, up 9% on the same time last year.

MITSUBISHI Shogun customers are being offered free leather upholstery on 3.2 DI-D Shogun Field models until September 30.

ODDBINS, the nationwide off-licence chain, has introduced speed limiters to its fleet of 14 Ford Transit short wheelbase vans following two speed- related accidents.

A NATIONAL print and reprographic company is expecting to save more than £50,000 after a major review of its fleet.

ROVER'S new Streetwise 'urban on-roader' is now in showrooms with special viewings organised for potential customers over the next few days.

FLEETS could see a significant reduction in the number of roadworks on UK roads if a Government Bill gets the go-ahead this autumn.

ALFA Romeo's revised 156 saloon and Sportwagon is now on sale in the UK with two upgraded common rail diesels.

TECHNOLOGY company Toad claims its new Reverse Master can help fleet residual values by reducing the number of vehicles damaged while reversing.

ZENITH Vehicle Contracts has launched a new internet-based system designed to reconcile tax data for companies offering employee car ownership (ECO) schemes.

RAC and car supermarket Motorhouse 2000 have announced a new partnership to offer vehicles to UK car buyers.

ENVIRONMENTAL group Climate Care has redesigned its CO2 emissions calculator in a bid to make it easier for fleets to use.

CAR production in July climbed 4.6% to 140,793 units, latest figures show.

KIA will unveil a new small car at next month's Frankfurt Motor Show which gives it a competitive entry-level vehicle in Europe for the first time.