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FLEETS gained their first glimpse at the show of a new range of commercial vehicles from MG Rover.

WITH a fresh line-up of vans on offer, Fiat is renewing its efforts in the LCV marketplace by sharpening up its dealer network.

IF a war in the Middle East led to a shortage of fuel, those fleets driving LPG vehicles could be the only ones left on the roads.

SECURITY film company firm Pentagon is to float on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) on April 1, with a value of £2.5 million.

AN office copier-printer manufacturer has taken delivery of 25 Peugeot 307 SWs citing practicality, high equipment levels and good fuel economy from its common rail diesel engines.

PEUGEOT has completed its 206 SW line-up with the addition of a high-performance 2.0 litre petrol model.

WELL-known industry figure Malcolm Noyle has become a board member of the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP).

JAGUAR has announced a new derivative of the X-type with extra standard features aimed at maintaining higher residual values.

SAAB'S high performance 9-3 Aero has gone on sale with a list of 850 customers who placed an order without driving it.

THE Whitehouse Group is the latest dealer to sign up with online service provider Oasis Advance for its maintenance and repair authorisation system.

EUROPCAR UK has announced a massive increase in bookings via the internet. In 2002, the rental firm experienced a 74% increase in online sales, which equates to 30% of total bookings.

MORE than 1,300 leading figures in the fleet business gathered for the annual industry 'Oscars', the Fleet News Awards.

MOTORCYCLE fleets could become more popular as company car drivers opt for two wheels instead of four to avoid London Mayor Ken Livingstone's congestion charge.

A LACK of knowledge among fleets is preventing the motorcycle fleet industry growing to its full potential size, industry experts claim.

HAMPSHIRE Police has reduced its motorcycle fleet from 126 bikes to 44 after a review of costs between cars and bikes.

A POLICE report has warned that organised criminal gangs are stealing £3 million worth of motorbikes in the UK every month.

WARWICKSHIRE Police will be hosting the National BikeSafe Weekend at the Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon, Warwickshire, on April 5 and 6.

ARVAL PHH has appointed Mark Graham as product development manager, vehicle rental sector, within the fleet division.

Fleet News Awards 2003 picture gallery

Fleet News Awards 2003 photo album

BRITAIN'S best in fleet were rewarded yesterday at the industry's gala night of the year. The 15th Fleet News Awards placed the spotlight on the hard work, determination and innovation that drives Britain's fleet industry and keeps UK business on the move.

ALD Automotive this week started the process of integrating Hertz Lease into its European operations, claiming the deal gives the enlarged company improved efficiencies so it can respond more effectively to international tender offers.

AVIS Europe has now completed the takeover of key assets from troubled rental giant Budget Rent a Car.

THE Japanese Government has given General Motors approval to drive a liquid hydrogen-fuelled vehicle on public roads in a move that could hasten their adoption in Europe.

Dacia hopes the launch of a new car will woo the Romanian business driver.

VEHICLE glass repair and replacement company Belron, which owns Autoglass in the UK and Carglass in Europe, has signed a franchise agreement with Poland's largest distributor and fitter of vehicle glass.

HERTZ Europe has extended its network in Slovakia with the opening of two rental offices in the northern city of Poprad.

DEMAND for diesels is growing in the used car market as buyers get the message that modern heavy oil models perform better and are quieter than older technology engines.

WAR with Iraq could provoke greater demand for diesels, experts at Glass's Information Services claim.

A GROUP of DaimlerChrysler dealerships have beaten their disposal revenue budget by £18,000 after signing an exclusive deal with Manheim Auctions.