– Article and photos by Rod Fuller – Mazda’s mini SUV the CX-3 has been with us for a while and last year received a mid-life upgrade. Now with competitors launching new and arguably more ‘out there’ models in this class, how does this CX-3 stack up? Well straight off the bat, the CX-3 S […] Read more
– By Marc Sibbald – Finally! Someone has done the research on the fleet industry and is willing to share it. At the opening session of the 2018 Australasian Fleet Conference and Exhibition, Steve Nuttall from ACA Research presented their findings on a research project commission by AfMA. This isn’t the first time ACA have done […] Read more
– By Benjamin Meddows – Available now from East Coast Bullbars the ‘first to market’ release of frontal protection to suit the new Mercedes Benz X-Class dual cab. Following the largest automotive launch of the year ECB is proud to release our Big Tube Bar®, Big Tube Winch Bar, and Nudge Bar to suit all […] Read more
Australia’s leading traffic management company, Altus Traffic, has celebrated the delivery of its 100th Hino truck with a nod to the Japanese manufacturer’s market- leading safety standard. With 1,800 staff nationwide, Altus Traffic undertakes more than 10,000 plans and permit approvals a year, while innovative systems have reduced lost time injuries for the company by […] 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. Guy Street has been appointed the new managing director of INFINITI Cars Australia. Jaime Wood is now Assistant General Manager at NextFleet Australia. Katherine […] Read more
Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced in April that it plans to introduce to the Chinese market plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) versions of its “Corolla” and “Levin” passenger cars in 2019 and a battery electric vehicle (BEV) model based on its “C-HR” / “IZOA”* compact SUV in 2020. Including these, Toyota plans to introduce 10 […] Read more
The Government of Western Australia’s Department of Finance’ Fleet Procurement Division (State Fleet), last week awarded Fleetcare the sole supplier contract for the provision of Fleet Management Services to all West Australian state government departments and agencies. The contract, previously shared between Fleetcare and SG Fleet, will supply fleet management services to more than 9,000 […] Read more
Over the years, Toyota Fleet Management (TFM) has grown its client list to include some of Australia’s most successful companies. Now, the organisation is proud to announce a new contract with surveying industry leader, Land Surveys. With more than 200 land surveyors and staff, Land Surveys specialises in aerial, engineering and hydrographic surveys, plus a […] Read more
This short video featuring Ross Greenwood provides a good introduction to the benefits of novated leasing and the things to look at when you are getting a novated lease quote. In summary a good novated provider will be transparent and the quote will outline the interest rate and any fees. You should be able to understand the finance numbers […] Read more
FAN Is safety something fleet owners and buyers need to focus on? Spalding A fleet manager is often under pressure to buy certain specialised features but wherever possible there should be a central fleet policy that vehicles need to have a minimum five-star ANCAP rating. They need to seek out the safety features and some […] Read more
MELBOURNE: May 25, 2018 – Element Fleet Management Corp. (TSX:EFN) (“Element” or the “Company”), a global leader in fleet management services, today announced that its subsidiary Custom Fleet has closed an approximate AUD $1 billion asset-backed funding facility secured by commercial fleet leases and their underlying vehicles. The facility will enhance Custom Fleet’s ability to […] Read more
– By Victoria Nelson – Government support for alternative fuels isn’t just for electric vehicles. Claire Johnson is CEO of Hydrogen Mobility Australia and nominates several projects that local, state and federal governments are working with industry to support the growth of hydrogen powered vehicles. “Hydrogen powered vehicles are essentially electric vehicles using hydrogen to […] Read more
