Almost 60% of European drivers see a positive future for petrol and diesel engines, according to new research published by Mazda. The Mazda Driver Project research – commissioned together with Ipsos MORI – polled 11,008 people across key European markets and an average of 58% believe there is “a lot of innovation and improvement still […] Read more
Electric vehicles haven’t taken off in Australia yet but their popularity is growing around the world. Fleet Auto News found this research from the UK that identifies some of the main concerns that are limiting their adoption by fleets and private buyers. High purchase price (82% concerned) Government grants are available to motorists of up […] Read more
Ahead of its much anticipated launch, Mazda has revealed grades and pricing for the Brand-New Mazda CX-8 Diesel. Arriving to Australian dealerships in July, Mazda’s diesel-only seven-seat SUV combines versatility, style, comfort and safety, with excellent performance and efficiency. Brand-New Mazda CX-8 is exclusively powered by Mazda’s advanced 140kW 2.2L SKYACTIV-D twin-turbo diesel engine, which […] Read more
In May Ford Australia announced the launch of 2nd Car, a pilot program that provides eligible new Ford buyers with affordable access to a second Ford vehicle for up to two weeks during their first two years of vehicle ownership. The membership program is a global first for Ford, and aims to give consumers a […] Read more
Moreland City Council has teamed up with the experts at H2U to develop the first commercial-scale hydrogen refuelling station in Australia. This project aims to provide a pilot fleet of waste vehicles powered by 100% renewable hydrogen. H2U together with their partners CNH Industrial will develop and test a fleet of pre-production hydrogen fuel cell waste […] Read more
– By Marc Sibbald – I was talking to Rob Carney from Hyundai at the AfMA Conference about all things fleet. Someone joined us and mentioned the new i30 N. Not really a fleet model but a car that has everyone talking about Hyundai. So a week later I sheepishly sent Rob a text asking […] Read more
Hyundai Motor today announced a multi-year partnership with Chelsea Football Club, which will see the Hyundai brand logo presented on the sleeve of the new Blues jersey in all domestic competitions from next season until 2022, as the Global Automotive Partner. The deal with Chelsea is the first time that Hyundai has ventured into the […] Read more
FAN What has changed for Custom Fleet since the Element acquisition in 2015? DB A lot. We have implemented a new market-leading operating system that is at the core of our growth strategy. Having our data centralised in one system and readily available to all Australia and New Zealand customers through one portal is central to […] Read more
Holden has announced the appointment of long-time Holden employee Marc Ebolo as Managing Director – Holden New Zealand. Marc has had a long and extensive career with General Motors since joining the business in 2001. During this time, he has worked across sales, marketing and distribution, both locally in Australia and regionally for General Motors. […] Read more
In a challenging and complex European tax landscape, different tax regimes across different European countries make a uniform pan-European fleet policy virtually impossible. So says the 2018 Taxation Guide, which has been produced by Nexus Communication, publishers of Fleet Europe, in conjunction with global accountancy firm, PwC, and which is seen as an indispensible aid […] Read more
– By Marc Sibbald – Have you ever hit an animal while driving? There is a good chance if you hit a Kangaroo that both of you will die. If your fleet drivers operate in regional areas, hitting an animal is a reality for them at least once during their time working for you. And […] Read more
A scan over Melbourne’s skyline at night reveals a glittering landscape of dancing lights, motionless cranes, a giant spinning wheel, and much colour and movement below. The visual magic of the city might be uncloaked at night but it’s what goes on during the day that really makes a city tick. Buildings that dominate the […] Read more
