This story flashed up in our email and we thought it was nice. When the Tesla Model 3 was launched we got excited to find out it uses NFC to allow your phone to be the key. And Hyundai announced a year ago that they had developed the technology. But we saw this one popping […] Read more
Earlier this year Caroline Falls spoke with Regine Zschernig, National Fleet Sales Manager passenger and commercial at VW Australia, for Fleet Auto News’ occasional column Women in Fleet. This is an edited transcript of the interview. Click here to read the interview. Read more
This article was originally published by Fleet News. Fleets are being urged to stagger vehicle returns to help lessen the impact of coronavirus on used car values, while dealers are being warned not to cut new car prices. Not since the banking crisis of 2008/09 have the new and used car markets faced such an […] Read more
Toyota Australia has announced senior executive changes as part of its long-term rotation policy designed to develop the experience and abilities of its leadership team. The high-level changes, effective 1 July, involve a three-way rotation between the general managers of the national sales, national marketing, and people and business development divisions. John Pappas moves from […] Read more
What does the car of the future look like through the eyes of Aussie kids? This is a great question to ask because kids don’t have the same pre-conceptions as adults. Their imaginations can be free to improve on the traditional designs and constraints. And it’s the question Toyota posed in its annual Dream Car […] Read more
Looking for something different? Do you like SUVs but don’t want people to think you’ve got a family? The the all-new Audi Q3 Sportback could be the car for you. It’s an SUV with a sporty rear design that will make you stand out from the pram pushers when you get your new novated lease. […] Read more
The 2020 report on truck accidents released by National Transport Insurance says that more than half of all mechanical failures are related to tyres. Tyres are referred to as a cause in several sections of the report and it highlights an increase in losses from non-impact fires because of wheel end blazes. In the report […] Read more
When launched in Australia the Nissan Juke certainly caused a stir. With a fresh and bold design it introduced our market to a whole new vehicle segment that appealed to the younger car buyer. Later in 2020 the upgraded version will be released and it hasn’t lost any of its spunk. Combining a powerful yet […] Read more
Earlier this year Caroline Falls talked with Bevan Guest, Chief Commercial Officer at Eclipx, a listed company and one of Australia’s largest fleet management providers. They talk about hot topics — EVs, autonomous vehicles, and telematics. Guest also talks about Eclipx’s plans for a thrust into the SME markets for operating leases. We hope you […] Read more
FI How did you get started in fleet and plant, and what was your first job in the industry? MV Having started my mechanics apprenticeship back in 1982, I progressed through the retail industry in light vehicles culminating in a period working at a Nissan dealership here on Kangaroo Island managing the workshop. Fifteen years […] Read more
Not all fleet and novated lease vehicles will come out of COVID isolation in the condition they were when it started. Here’s a short video that provides a list of things to check before getting back to normal. Even if everything looks normal drivers should check their tyres pressures because these would have definitely changed […] Read more
The vehicle you choose in a novated lease is important for several reasons. First, a car says more about you than you think so it’s important the brand reflects your personal style. Another consideration are the financials (not just the sticker price). You want a car that will hold it’s value at the end of […] Read more
