– Article/photos by Rod Fuller – The Liberty has always had a bit of “When you’re a good thing – stick to it” philosophy about it and that’s what we love about it. The 2018 Liberty keeps everything good from its predecessors, adds more and makes it better. Beautifully proportioned and styled with subtle cosmetic […] Read more
FAN How do young people presently come to find work roles in fleet control and management? Wilson People find themselves in a fleet role through various pathways. Many come from a trade background, as say a mechanic and work their way up through the workshop, others come from a professional engineering background or administrative roles […] Read more
There is one easy way to reduce your fleet costs – stop personal use of company vehicles. But it’s not as easy as it sounds unless its a light commercial vehicle or you’re a small business. Employees consider a company car as part of their salary so taking away this benefit would cause a huge […] Read more
Wesfarmers today announced it has agreed to sell its Kmart Tyre and Auto Service (KTAS) business to Continental AG for $350 million. On successful completion of the transaction, Wesfarmers estimates it will report a pre-tax profit on sale of approximately $270 million to $275 million, subject to completion adjustments. The sale is subject to certain […] Read more
Ed Stanistreet talks taxes, car leasing and how you can save Tax time is here. And with the start of a new financial year, now’s the perfect time to take out a novated lease on a new or used car through Toyota Fleet Management (TFM). Ed Stanistreet, General Manager at TFM, tells us why. “Given […] Read more
The M15 Mobility Forum held in Sydney on 27 July 2018 was pronounced a great success by all concerned. Connector KK, the Japan based, global fleet consulting network, hosted the event at the Sydney offices of global advisory firm BDO, bringing together 15 key stakeholders to discuss and develop mobility options within the Australian market. […] Read more
Holden’s all-new ZB Commodore has blitzed exhaustive test drive comparisons run by SA Police with the first new RS V6 All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles joining the police fleet last month. Holden expects to supply more than 100 of the new high-tech Commodores as general duty and highway patrol cars to SA Police. Holden has […] Read more
The new Corolla hatch brings unprecedented levels of advanced safety technology to the small car class with an array of active driver assistance and passive protection features. Active cruise control, a pre-collision safety system, seven airbags, and reversing camera are all standard across the three-model Corolla hatch range. Toyota Australia vice-president sales and marketing Sean […] Read more
– By Caroline Falls – Liftango, a corporate ride-share enabler, is fielding a lot more inquiries from the fleet industry. The smart mobility provider founded in 2014 has until now focused on the technology for companies and institutions such as hospitals and universities to offer their employees an easy way to travel to work together. […] Read more
Australian vehicle owners have made their preferences very clear following a comprehensive survey of more than 1,500 private vehicle owners across the country commissioned by Australia’s peak body representing independent automotive repairers, component manufacturers and marketers, the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA). Conducted for the AAAA by leading Australian consumer research firm, The Klein Partnership [... Read more
FAN How did you come to be involved in fleet management? What path got you here? ISON It wasn’t the traditional way that’s for sure! I have an administrative background, specifically in human resources and payroll, none of which gave me any real advantage to gaining a position in fleet. However, the thing that I […] Read more
Considering company vehicles are some of the newest on the roads, it’s a fair assumption that they are not fitted with faulty Takata airbags that need to be replaced. Though as a Fleet Manager, are you sure that none of the vehicles in your fleet are affected? And how are you managing the replacement if […] Read more
