This article was originally published on Fleet News. Honda has pledged to electrify every car it sells in the UK by 2025 as part of a Europe-wide commitment. The announcement exceeds a global promise to electrify two-thirds of its cars by 2030 and will require a rapid flow of new product over the next six […] Read more
Volkswagen Group Australia’s ongoing relationship with Victoria Police is proceeding apace with the order of 15 specially adapted Passat 206 TSI Proline Wagons for the highway patrol and specialist divisions. The fast four-wheel-drive version of the Passat will be part of a new 265 Volkswagen vehicle order from VicPol, which consists primarily of Passat 132 […] Read more
– By Caroline Falls – Exhibitors at the trade and equipment show accompanying the third annual IPWEA Australasian Fleet Conference held in March 2019 at the Royal International Convention Centre in Brisbane said their decision to participate was because it gave them access to fleet decision makers, particularly those in local government. Fleet Auto News’ Caroline […] Read more
Tata AutoComp Systems, India’s leading auto-component conglomerate, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Australian DC charging infrastructure company Tritium Pty Ltd. to supply DC Fast Chargers for electric vehicles in India. Tritium’s Veefil-RT DC Fast Chargers are capable of charging the full range of electric vehicles – Two Wheelers, Passenger Vehicles and Commercial Vehicles. Tata AutoComp […] Read more
Honda’s multi award-winning Civic Type R high-performance hatch has just earned a new set of stripes after being recruited by the NSW Police Force. As part of a 12-month sponsored partnership between Honda Australia and the NSW Police Force, the Civic Type R has joined the Eyewatch social media initiative, which has become an important […] Read more
Campbelltown car painter, Maxine Colligan, is one of nineteen young Australians who have won the right to compete at the Global Skills Challenge following her success at the 2018 WorldSkills National Championships. Maxine and her Australian team mates will take on international competitors from 16 countries including the United Kingdom, China, Russia and Brazil in […] Read more
Greenacre mechanic, Anthony Ters, is one of nineteen young Australians who have won the right to compete at the Global Skills Challenge following his success at the 2018 WorldSkills National Championships. Anthony and his Australian team mates will take on international competitors from 16 countries including the United Kingdom, China, Russia and Brazil in 24 […] Read more
As global interest in electric vehicles (EV) continues to grow, Linfox and its industry partners are working to accelerate uptake of the technology in Australia’s road transport sector. Together with the Australian Logistics Council (ALC) and valued customers Woolworths and Australia Post, Linfox has helped form a working group dedicated to increasing industry engagement in […] Read more
– By Caroline Falls (on location in Italy) – Spare a thought for the public bus fleet drivers on the Italian island of Ischia, who have to negotiate narrow passes and tight corners in the face of an oncoming parade of vehicles often with tourist drivers who are clueless about local traffic rules. Ischia is […] Read more
This article was originally published on Fleet News. The latest diesel cars emit significantly less nitrogen oxide (NOx) than the upcoming Real Driving Emissions 2 (RDE2) regulations will require, according to new research. Stringent testing by German automobile club ADAC shows that some diesel cars emit almost no NOx, during on-road testing – suggesting the […] Read more
SUEZ has selected the City of Belmont as the first site in Western Australia for its innovative new fully electric vehicle (EV) recycling truck. SUEZ State General Manager WA Craig Barker said the EV truck is the first-of-its-kind for the company in Western Australia and will be a showcase for the future of waste collection. […] Read more
– By Caroline Falls – Exhibitors at the trade and equipment show accompanying the third annual IPWEA Australasian Fleet Conference held in March 2019 at the Royal International Convention Centre in Brisbane said their decision to participate was because it gave them access to fleet decision makers, particularly those in local government. Fleet Auto News’ […] Read more
