– By Marc Sibbald – Although we are well into the year, FAN recently spoke to some key fleet industry figures to get their insights on what Fleet Managers can expect in 2019 and beyond. The central themes are alternative fuel sources, technology and the evolving face of the fleet carpark as vehicle preferences changes. FAN […] Read more
This article was originally published on Fleet News. Thatcham Research has revealed which cars do not offer adequate protection against theft from keyless entry manipulation. New ratings were introduced by the organisation following a significant rise in the number of cars stolen using a ‘relay attack’, whereby thieves use electronic devices to boost the signal […] Read more
– By Caroline Falls – St George Auto Finance, a division of Westpac Banking Corp., hosted a Women in Auto networking breakfast in Sydney for 150 in early April, with the line-up of speakers organised to discuss the 2019 International Women’s Day theme “balance for better’ and how it applies to the automotive industry in […] Read more
Many local councils are ready to move on electric vehicles but needed further information and assistance to fully transition their fleets, according to a new ClimateWorks Australia report. The report found Victorian local governments are ready to take up electric vehicles in their fleets, representing asignificant opportunity to accelerate Australia’s overall transition to electric vehicles. […] Read more
One of Australia’s most dangerous workplaces has become just a little bit safer thanks to ground-breaking development from Fujitsu and Kia Motors Australia. Police, emergency services, security services and couriers will all potentially benefit from the work done by Fujitsu in developing a prototype of an artificial intelligence-enabled digital police car of the future. In […] Read more
Renault has announced the appointment of Anouk Poelmann as the brand’s new Managing Director in Australia commencing 06 May 2019. Poelmann has held numerous senior leadership and management positions across Europe and internationally, and joins Renault Australia following a two year role as a member of the Inchcape Australasia Executive Team and Managing Director Peugeot […] Read more
The all-new Toyota HiAce will offer superb value for money when it arrives in Australia mid-year with powerful and efficient new engines, comprehensive safety features and a long list of standard equipment. As the first new HiAce in 15 years, it has been completely redesigned with a new semi-bonneted configuration to more than meet the […] Read more
– By Rod Fuller – Goldilocks and her family were looking for a new SUV and decided wanted something with a Mazda badge. They drove the CX-9 and thought it was too big. They sat in a CX-5 but it was too small. Then they saw CX-8. And they thought – Just Right. The addition […] Read more
With discussion on the future of Australia’s transport fleet growing day by day, it’s time to bring the other electric vehicle to the forefront of this important conversation. Hydrogen is the perfect solution for back-to-base fleets. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, an electric vehicle powered by hydrogen, is the lesser known zero emission technology but not […] Read more
At Fleet Auto News we like to keep in touch with our readers and encourage people to continue their careers within the fleet industry. Here are some of the recent changes. Joel Shashoua for starting a new position as Director at KPMG Australia. Derek Portelli for being promoted to Manager, OEM Sales and Operations at […] Read more
Getting your first company car is a wonderful milestone in your career. Though driving a new car with modern technology and safety features is like learning a new language. For many drivers it will signal a significant change to the amount of time they spend behind the wheel. So Fleet Managers and organisations need to […] Read more
Leading automotive electric technology company, SEA Electric, is set to launch in the United States in 2019, showcasing two trucks at the ‘Work Truck Show’ in Indianapolis during March, while also attending California’s ‘Advanced Clean Transportation Expo’ in April. The display vehicles are based on popular Ford and Isuzu platforms and are at an advanced build stage, […] Read more
