Auto manufacturing: number of cars in UK up 2.7% per year

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Auto production: Germany made 3.34 million in 2001

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AutoLogic: accelerated by Axial

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Automated email response: Ireland will take the lead

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Aventis: six-in-one vaccine considered for UK use

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Avis: feeling the pinch of a corporate freeze

Avis Europe, one of the best-known brands in car rental, has seen pre-tax profits fall by 15% in 2002, citing the fall in business travel as a key factor. This year will continue to be tough for rental companies, and performance will only pick up when economic stability returns.<BR />

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Avon: calling and mail ordering

Avon is adding a new string to its distribution bow with the launch of its 'magalogue'. The firm will distribute two million copies of its new mail order catalogue in the UK through the Mail on Sunday's You magazine. While the 'magalogue' will no doubt attract the attention of many waning customers, the follow up to any initial interest will be key.

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AWG: more UK water restructuring

By separating the running of assets from the management of customers, the company should be in a position to provide greater returns from the non-regulated business. The restructuring will deliver GBP600 million to shareholders, using money raised from the debt issue. More companies in the UK water sector are likely to follow suit.

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AWG: set for separation

AWG plans to separate its regulated and non-regulated businesses. It hopes this will cut the regulated business' cost of capital, while allowing the non-regulated business to grow. If the restructuring is a success, AWG should be left in a good position to fund the expansion of its infrastructure management services for utilities and government.

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Axa/Bank of Scotland: staking out the future together

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