Hyundai’s i30 N has added another trophy to its already impressive cabinet, winning the 2019 TCR Australia Series championship with rising star Will Brown and HMO Customer Racing. Brown secured the title provisionally in the penultimate round of the championship at Sandon Raceway last weekend (21-22 September), after a dominating performance throughout the season. Despite […] Read more
A progressive South East Queensland council has successfully begun the first phase of a $15-$18million three-year strategy to restore its unsealed road network to the benefit of its residents. South Burnett Regional Council has adopted the concept of patrol grading as an integral part of its plan, establishing a ‘flying squad’ of road maintenance units […] Read more
Gamification is the new buzz word being used by corporates trying to engage customers with their technology. The goal is to get existing and potential customers talking about your products and needing your technology in their lives. Fleetplus, a leading provider of novated and corporate leases, has turned to VR (Virtual Reality) as a way […] Read more
Companies have been honoured for working hard to reduce road crashes involving at-work drivers during Brake’s fifth annual Australasian Fleet Safety Awards. The awards, sponsored by the NZ Transport Agency, recognise companies and individuals who have implemented successful initiatives, products or services to tackle fleet safety. The winners were announced at the awards ceremony and […] Read more
Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) has increased its’ global presence in the on-going campaign to find better uses for waste tyres. It has become an industry member of the International Rubber Study Group (IRSG), a vital source of all information relating to the rubber industry. “IRSG is the sole multinational body dedicated to discussing the many […] Read more
Toyota Motor Corporation has announced that Australians have bought more LandCruisers than any other country as the iconic vehicle brand passes 10 million global sales. And no wonder, it’s been on the FAN top 10 list of novated lease vehicles for several years. Local sales exceed 1.065 million vehicles, an impressive 10.6 per cent of the […] Read more
Global fleet services provider ORIX Australia Corporation Limited (ORIX) has recently expanded its presence in South Australia. Experienced fleet expert Alex Alvarez has been appointed its new business development manager on the ground. “I’m excited about getting to know local executives and businesses, and talking to them about their fleet needs,” says Alex. “I’m bringing […] Read more
This article was originally published on Fleet News. I’m publishing this article as a reminder to all the Australian readers of how lucky we are not to need this model. BMW has announced the X5 Protection VR6, a new bullet and explosive resistant model for security and high-profile chauffer fleets. It offers passengers an extremely […] Read more
iMove Kirsten, could you tell us a little bit where you work, and what you do. McKillop I work at the National Transport Commission (NTC) developing regulation for automated vehicles. The process we use is consultative so we develop discussion papers and use these papers to then consult with interested parties about how we might […] Read more
In September Nissan unveiled the new 2020 Nissan Patrol, with enhancements that offer customers even higher levels of sophistication, comfort, safety and connectivity. The new Patrol features striking new design, enhanced luxury features and the latest advanced Nissan Intelligent Mobility technologies. At the same time, the new Nissan Patrol retains its exceptional on- and off-road […] Read more
– Article/photos by Rod Fuller – A road less travelled is often the one we enjoy the most. And the new seventh generation G20 3 series BMW certainly sets the benchmark again in the premium medium sedan segment. Sitting lower and wider than before, it’s low sleek look and ultra slim headlights make the 330i […] Read more
Hyundai Motorsport revealed the Veloster N ETCR, its first-ever electric race car, at the International Motor Show (IAA) media day in Frankfurt in September. Based on the road-going Veloster N model, the new car is designed specifically for the new ETCR championship, which will make its debut in 2020. The Veloster N ETCR heralds an […] Read more
