BMW Group has announced that MINI will provide an option that promotes a car-sharing solution for private vehicles. Society’s shift towards a “sharing economy” also fuels the success of the car-sharing concept DriveNow, which benefits to a large extent from the appeal of the MINI brand in cities. Peter Schwarzenbauer explained the thinking behind the new […] Read more
MELBOURNE, 26 Jun., 2015 – Ford has announced recommended pricing for the broad-ranging 2015 PX Ranger MkII 4×2 and 4×4 lineup. Customers will be able to choose between 37 different variants – 11 4×2 variants and 26 4×4 variants – in the PX Ranger MkII lineup. The range entry 4×2 XL Single Cab Chassis 2.2-litre […] Read more
City of Tea Tree Gully Fleet Coordinator, Cindy McDougall, is the newest member of IPWEA’s Fleet Panel. The interview below with Cindy was originally published in the IPWEA Fleet e-news in April 2015. Q. How did you first get into fleet management? I started at Tea Tree Gully City Council in late 2001 as an admin […] Read more
Hyundai has launched the i30 Tourer series two. The wagon version of the popular i30 brings significant upgrades including a seven speed double-clutch transmission (DCT), rear-view camera, new-look 16-inch machined-face alloy wheels and a new five inch touchscreen audio system on i30 Series II Tourer variant includes Pandora™ internet radio capability. i30 series two Tourer now comes […] Read more
– By Marc Sibbald – Have you ever wanted a car with red Brembo brakes and sports car suspension but had to compromise with a family car? Well the new Hyundai Santa Fe SR could be the answer to your boy racer desires and the kids taxi reality. I know its a Hyundai. But’s that […] Read more
– By Carolyn Taylor – In its most recent update, the National Transport Commission (NTC) announced that “Australians are choosing to buy more fuel efficient cars than they were ten years ago.” And as a result, carbon emissions of the new motor vehicle fleet are on the decline. Released in April 2015, the NTC’s Carbon […] Read more
Car sharing is growing in popularity and presents a unique opportunity for businesses of all sizes to access a fleet of cars on a user pays basis without the traditional administration of fleet management. Fleet Auto News has this exclusive interview with Paul Cummaudo, director at GreenShareCar. Q. How popular is car sharing and why […] Read more
Contact Group is a successful business in Tasmania running a fleet of 80 vehicles and provides a range of electrical services to customers with offices in Launceston, Burnie and Hobart. Adam Moore looks after the fleet and he confirms that since implementing a Fleetmatics system they have reduced their fuel bill by 10-15%. “There are a number […] Read more
– By Rod Fuller – I have been driving company vehicles now for over 25 years and in that time have clocked up over a million kilometres around all parts of NSW and the ACT. The fleet cars I have driven over this time include Falcons and Commodores, as well as my most recent company […] Read more
IPWEA is offering an online training course based on its popular Fleet Management Certificate. You can register now via the IPWEA website. The program outlines the key steps involved in procuring and managing an item of plant/ vehicle equipment. These units represent the key steps involved in procuring and managing an item of plant/vehicle/equipment. The […] Read more
– By Marc Sibbald – It’s taken a while but business and governments may have finally realised the benefits of using a car share service to reduce their fleet size and save money. Pool cars fleets are still popular with the government, education and non-for-profit sector. They are a great way to reduce your fleet […] Read more
Fuel Consumption Efficiency gains across the board result in fuel consumption with the six-speed manual gearbox improving to 6.7 litres/100km* (from 7.1 litres). Corolla’s revised seven-speed Multi-Drive automatic transmission uses substantially less fuel with consumption falling to 6.1 litres/100km* – an improvement of half a litre. Service Costs Corolla hatch, like all new Toyota vehicles, […] Read more
