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USED car values are holding firm in the long term despite recent record sales of new cars, while diesels are resisting predictions of increased depreciation, according to industry experts.

BRITISH Car Auctions has teamed up with MG Rover for its first 'Live On Line' auction of the year, which used video and a live audio set to enable online bidders to compete with those in the auction hall.

BRITISH Car Auctions in Bridgwater is selling a car to raise cash for Motability this week.

VALETED cars sell at auction, according to Manheim Auctions, where a recent sale raised nearly £2.5million.

'EVERY manufacturer has always wanted to have what they regard as their 'hero' or 'halo' car – the one vehicle drivers aspire to.'

THE fleet industry has opened the door to the corridors of power following a summit meeting with Transport Minister John Spellar, in which the burning issues concerning business travel were discussed.

THE Toyota Avensis has achieved a coveted five stars with the highest ever points total in the latest round of Euro NCAP crash tests.

THE Government is offering UK car manufacturers a £10 million prize to design an ultra 'green' family car within the next eight years – despite the fact that Audi already makes a car that nearly meets the criteria.

THE number of road accidents has fallen over the past year, despite an increase in traffic on British roads.

A PLUMBING company has installed satellite tracking systems in its 120-strong fleet.

WEST Midlands Police has secured a deal with Peugeot for a fleet of 54 diesel 307s.

KWIK-Fit Fleet is joining forces with Drive & Survive and Pirelli to host a series of free safety days aimed at fleets.

LEASING company Zenith Vehicle Contracts is celebrating a milestone after pushing through the 10,000-vehicle barrier for the first time in its history.

FORD has increased the cost of certain models with the announcement of Sportka and Fusion+ prices.

BRISTOL LDV dealer Lex Commercials has secured an order to supply 11 vehicles.

A RISK management expert has accused fleet decision-makers of 'burying their heads in the sand' over forthcoming legislation that will ban the use of hand-held mobile phones while driving.

COMPANY car drivers can expect an improved level of service from Volvo dealers as part of a new initiative.

AUDI'S A8 will join the burgeoning diesel luxury saloon brigade with a 4.0-litre V8 TDI in October, making it the most powerful car in its class in the UK.

SALES and marketing staff have been made redundant following a major review of fleet business at fast-fit company ATS Euromaster.

HERTZ (UK) has been found guilty of racial discrimination at one of its branches and now has three months to retrain some managers on racial equality issues.

SGS United Kingdom has won a seven-year contract to carry out the inspection and licensing of private hire vehicles for Transport for London (TfL).

THE BMW 3-series has been given an upgraded version of the 3.0-litre common rail diesel, with power up by 20bhp to 204bhp.

MOTORISTS' knowledge of tyre laws is improving, according to figures in a new survey of 1,600 drivers carried out by autoservice chains Hi-Q Tyreservices and MotorWay Tyre and Autocentres.

GRANTS of £1,000 have been approved for the new Honda Civic IMA petrol electric hybrid.

MIDLAND Expressway Limited – the company responsible for building and operating the new 27-mile M6 Toll road when it opens next January – has announced prices and discounts.

A MAJOR body representing hundreds of local authorities committed to using LPG-powered vehicles has called on the Government for assurances on the long-term future of the fuel.

FLEETS can finally pre-order the Mazda RX-8 four-door, four-seat sports coupe from Friday (May 9) through the Mazda Business Centre.

THE level of carbon dioxide emissions from company cars is continuing to fall in response to the launch of last year's company car system.

FLEETLEASE has increased the size of its fleet by 32% in the past year. The contract hire group now has 24,000 vehicles as part of its funded fleet.

INTERNATIONAL automotive services group Inchcape is bringing its portfolio of business-to-business vehicle management services under one umbrella company.