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FLEET News is celebrating 25 years as the newspaper of the fleet industry this week with a special commemorative edition.

FLEET drivers who cause a death by driving when using a mobile phone or falling asleep at the wheel face tougher sentences, including prison terms under new guidelines launched this month by Lord Chief Justice Lord Woolf.

FLEET News is not the only industry stalwart celebrating a major anniversary this year.

A NEW report shows that the average CO2 emissions from new cars have fallen for the sixth year running.

CAR audio supplier Unicar is to replace its fleet with Peugeot 206 vans.

PEUGEOT has announced a new personal contract hire plan for employees who opted for a cash-for-car scheme.

ONE year after Fleet News voted the AA's text message service Best Innovation at the Fleet News Awards 2002, the group has scooped a customer service award from technology magazine, Revolution.

CITROEN customers can buy a new Citroen C15 Champ van for £4,995 plus VAT plus delivery or save as much as £3,500 (including VAT) on a Relay 1800 2.2 HDi long wheelbase van.

KIA recorded its best-ever sales month in March, culminating in its best-ever quarter in the UK.

EMPLOYERS and their drivers are being urged to take a financial healthcheck following changes to taxation on the benefit of free fuel for private mileage this week.

FLEET Hire and Woodway Packaging and Office Supplies have become some of the first fleets in the country to take on the Volvo XC90 Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV).

CITROEN is expanding the fleet appeal of its Xsara range with the launch of a new model aimed at business users.

LEX Vehicle Leasing has issued a free information pack designed to help fleet managers get to grips with motoring legislation.

TRANSPORT Secretary Alistair Darling is to spend £755 million in an attempt to improve congestion and safety on Britain's roads.

FLEET software provider Epyx has re-located after tripling its workforce since the start of the year.

NORFOLK Constabulary has taken delivery of a Toyota Prius to assess its suitability as a fleet car.

FORD fleet drivers can enjoy free admission to the Henry Ford day, saving £8 on the price of a ticket.

COMMERCIAL vehicle specialist LDV has appointed RAC Commercial Vehicle Assistance (RACCA) to handle call centre management services for its breakdown and recovery operation, LDV VANaid.

THE most important points for fleet decision-makers from the 2003 Budget, in association with ARVAL PHH and AllStar.

FLEET decision-makers and industry professionals are being invited to attend this year's Budget Briefing, sponsored by ARVAL PHH and AllStar, on April 15.

BRITISH Airways is investing £230 million in its fleet over the next decade after signing up to a major fleet management contract.

NEW van warranties up to 150,000 miles are the latest development in the battle for sales advantage among manufacturers – and used values are set to benefit.

ENVIRONMENTAL support services expert Fountains has taken on a specialist fleet of 18 Vauxhall Movanos to help tackle new maintenance contracts for Network Rail across the whole of southern England.

DAIMLERCHRYSLER has created a new centralised sales team dedicated to fleet sales.

LLOYDS TSB autolease has launched a new broker service as part of its expansion plans.

Robert Wiseman Dairies has spent £185,000 on a new fleet.

VAUXHALL has produced a handbook designed to get fleet drivers back on the road following an accident.