Fleet Auto News has developed a hierarchy of mobility to help start the conversation with fleet managers about what options are possible and which one should be used for each journey.
It’s about a change in people’s mentality as much as a change in organisational culture. Employees need to think about the journeys they take regularly and ask if they are using the most efficient transport option. And if they are only using the company car to travel from home to work, do they really need it?
The hierarchy developed by Fleet Auto News suggests walking and public transport should be considered for short journeys regardless of frequency. For longer infrequent trips a taxi could be the best option. And then car sharing or pool cars for regular long distance travel. A company vehicle should be the last option when the distance travelled each year is high and business utilisation is close to 100%.
- EVs are changing the Fleet Manager’s job
Buying vehicles has always been part of fleet management. Electrification is making everything around the purchase increasingly important. Data analysis, employee engagement, charging infrastructure, change management, executive support and long-term planning were recurring themes when four Fleet News Group Awards finalists joined a panel discussion at Everything Electric Sydney. Representatives from Allianz, Ausgrid, Blacktown City - What Ford Pro Means for FleetsFord Pro has officially launched in Australia, bringing a broader commercial vehicle support model that aims to combine vehicles, finance, conversions, servicing and software into a more integrated offering for fleet customers. For Fleet Managers, however, the important question is not simply what Ford Pro promises globally, but which parts of that ecosystem are available
- WEX and Mastercard target fleet payment fragmentationWEX and Mastercard have announced a strategic partnership to bring fuel, vehicle maintenance, tolling and parking payments into a single payment experience for fleets across Asia-Pacific. The partnership aims to reduce the administrative work created when fleet expenses sit across separate payment systems, while giving Fleet Managers a more complete view of operating costs. For
- Toyota flags price pressure on diesels from 2027Toyota has warned that tighter emissions targets from 2027 could place upward pressure on commercial vehicle prices as it balances continued demand for diesel models with its obligations under the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES). The manufacturer has not announced any price increases or provided details on affected models, amounts or implementation dates. However, its
- Why Origin is backing the fleets leading Australia’s transitionOrigin Energy has backed the Fleet News Group Awards program as a Foundation Sponsor because it understands first-hand how much work sits behind a successful fleet transition. For Chau Le, General Manager, E-mobility at Origin Energy and Chair of the Electric Vehicle Council, recognising fleet excellence is important because the organisations leading the transition are
