Do you like losing several hours, or a day, getting services done and tyres changed? Most fleet vehicles spend at least one day a week standing still while parked at the office or on a job site. So doesn’t it sound more efficient to send the service providers to you fleet vehicle? Well, good news! […] Read more
Turning heads in this day and age requires something out of the ordinary, which is precisely what Danny Makary of Pinpoint Electrical has managed to achieve with his Isuzu NLR 200. Purchased back in 2014, Danny had the NLR fitted out with eye catching livery and shining alloy wheels. The NLR certainly leaves an impression […] Read more
– Article/Photos by Rod Fuller – Take six cylinders, seven seats and eight gears. Add AWD, two tonne towing capacity and a stylish and attractive look; and you have a great recipe for a fantastic all round vehicle for the family and work. Toyota with the Kluger has blended all the right ingredients to create […] Read more
– By Marc Sibbald – At FAN we don’t normally get invited to new vehicle launches because we’re different. We fall in between the fleet guys and the Corporate Communications Team. The fleet guys are scared of getting quoted in the media and the PR guys are dining with the big publications that have millions […] Read more
FAN Why did Plumfleet get involved in providing electricity? Prestney Plumfleet’s involvement with EVs began in mid-2015 via our relationship with one of Australia’s largest energy providers. In working together with this customer, we played a pivotal role in helping them establish a suitable range of products and services aligned to the increasing use of […] Read more
This article was originally published by Fleet News. The head of Total has outlined the company’s strategy to become an energy supplier rather than an oil company, while forecasting the the internal combustion engine has a long term future in automotive transport. Patrick Pouyanné, chief executive officer of Total, said the group was investing heavily […] Read more
The 2018.5MYFord Transit Custom one-tonne commercial vehicle is now in showrooms with a bold new exterior design, a redesigned car-like interior and enhanced connectivity for Australian innovators and entrepreneurs. The updated Transit Custom now features standard SYNC 3, reversing camera and front/rear parking sensors, with the availability of new Driver Assist Technologyii including AEB, Adaptive […] Read more
FAN We understand Hyundai’s Ioniq hybrid electric/petrol vehicle is out being tested by fleet drivers. How have they responded? NARGAR There’s been a range of large corporate fleets and government fleets, including one of the biggest fleets in Australia testing it. We’re getting a very good response to the vehicle and drivers have been very […] Read more
Bridgestone Australia and New Zealand Managing Director Andrew Moffatt has announced his intention to retire at the end of September 2018, with Stephen Roche named as his successor. Mr Moffatt’s retirement will bring to a close a 25-year tenure with the leading tyre brand after joining the company in July 1993 as National Finance & […] Read more
– By Caroline Falls – Australia Post has introduced electric bicycles and is investigating the use of larger electric vehicles for its letter and parcel delivery fleet in a bid to make the fleet more environmentally friendly. “As part of our Environmental Action Plan, we’ve been looking at ways to make our delivery fleet more […] Read more
This article was originally published on Fleet News. The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has launched a taskforce aimed at electric vehicle uptake in the capital. Representatives from the commercial vehicle – including the Society for Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) – and bus industries are among the taskforce members who will review and optimise the EV […] Read more
– Article/photos by Rod Fuller – When looking for a definition of ‘fun’ in the dictionary, I think there actually is a picture of a MX-5! It is just that kind of car. Every time you think about it, look at it and drive it, you can’t help but smile. In fact Mazda’s MX-5 should […] Read more
