At Fleet Auto News we like to keep in touch with our readers and encourage people to continue their careers within the fleet industry. Here are some of the recent changes. Rachael Frame has joined Nissan as Regional Fleet Manager, Northern and Eastern Region. Andrew Ballard has started a new position at Custom Fleet as Commercial […] Read more
Nissan’s X-TRAIL which is a popular novated lease option has been treated to an array of major updates for MY21, delivering the most compelling package ever for one of the world’s most popular SUVs. Featuring a range of key spécification changes, including the addition of Apple CarPlay and Android AutoTM2, which are now standard across […] Read more
Driving lots of cars you’re always making comparisons and looking for the little things that make a car different and exciting. When FAN took the Honda HR-V RS for a spin to test it out as a novated lease vehicle, we found double-depth cup holders, magic seats and a unique design for the passenger air […] Read more
In February Volkswagen Commercial vehicles found an innovative way to launch a new vehicle within the guidelines of the new COVID normal. Journalist were invited to a location in Sydney and given the opportunity to drive each vehicle in the range from the base model manual van to the special edition (and very luxurious) Multivan […] Read more
In January, Toyota Australia announced a local electric-vehicle pilot trial with Australia’s leading resources company, BHP. The small-scale trial involves a LandCruiser 70 Series single-cab ute that has been converted to a battery-electric vehicle by Toyota Australia’s Product Planning and Development division in Port Melbourne. The converted vehicle – equipped for underground mine use – […] Read more
– By Victoria Nelson – How was your summer holiday? Did you #holidayhere bouncing from border to border to avoid 14 days in quarantine? If you spent anytime cruising on the open road in a car purchased in 2020, you probably enjoyed the pleasure of Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). And, if like me, your partner […] Read more
This article was originally published by Fleet News. In an effort to explore alternative fuels to deliver low- and zero-emission transport, Enterprise Rent-A-Car has taken delivery of 17 Toyota hydrogen fuel cell electric cars. The Toyota Mirai saloons will be used in a pilot programme by existing corporate customers in different parts of the country, […] Read more
Caroline We’re talking to you today because you are going to make a presentation from your U.S. base to the upcoming IPWEA fleet conference in Australia. Firstly, I want to acknowledge your long career as fleet manager for the City of Ventura, California before you became deputy director of public works there. Can we talk […] Read more
Passionate fans of Toyota’s GR performance brand can now sign up for membership of the GAZOO RACING CLUB gaining access to exclusive events, experiences and content, club merchandise, and special offers, discounts and club rates from Toyota, its partners and sponsors. Initially offered exclusively to owners of GR Supra and GR Yaris, the free 12-month […] Read more
The next generation of the market-leading bus and coach transmission, the ZF EcoLife 2, will shortly arrive in Oceania, featuring a robust light-weight design and further improvements to fuel efficiency. Since its global introduction in 2007, the first generation ZF EcoLife six-speed automatic transmission has found acclaim the world over for efficiency, performance, noise characteristics […] Read more
– By Marc Sibbald – When you’re reviewing a new car it’s important not to let your own bias influence your opinions. And you need a few days to forget about how your daily drive feels and performs. Both of these issues were challenges for me when I picked up the new Isuzu D-MAX in […] Read more
The Kia Carnival is the car to buy when you need space for your family, business or golf clubs. The fourth generation is packed with safety features and is built on the same platform as the new Kia Sorrento. At FAN we love the styling of this new model and wanted to share some pictures […] Read more