It’s no surprise to FAN that the Hyundai Santa Fe has won 2020 Drive Large SUV of the Year. We’ve reviewed the car earlier this year and loved it. “The Santa Fe has been a judges’ favourite in the Large SUV segment for some time now and it continues to impress,” Drive said. “Against strong competition […] Read more
Most Fleet Managers don’t know where to start with EVs. Buying one is only the first step in the journey. In October an ARENA-funded platform, developed by the fast-growing eMobility start-up Evenergi, was launched as part of a national fleet electrification program called Charge Together Fleets. The program is jointly led by Electric Vehicle Council and Evenergi […] Read more
Toyota has updated its Corolla hatch with the addition of new safety and convenience features and cool new colourways providing owners with an improved driving experience. Priced from $23,335 for the entry-level Ascent Sport petrol manual variant, the Corolla hatch gains a number of improvements including the latest multimedia system with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility […] Read more
– By Caroline Falls – About a year ago, on October 1, significant changes were made to so-called Chain of Responsibility laws, that really should have scared all fleet operators and anyone involved in the operation of a commercial vehicle. The new rules set by national legislation mean that every party involved in the operation […] Read more
The ‘Elevate’ initiative comprises two leadership development programs designed and run exclusively for emerging and mid-level female leaders within the automotive industry. The initiative’s Gold Sponsor St.George along with Silver Sponsor Women in Automotive (WinA) are offering fully funded scholarships for women working in the automotive sector to undertake a leadership course with Women & […] 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. Nigel Scott has started a new position as Manager Mobility Centre of Excellence at RACQ. David Rodda has been appointed as the new Sales Director […] Read more
This is a conversation Fleet Managers should be having regularly across their business. Company cars, novated leases, grey fleet – no what type of fleet you run – people in the fleet industry should be promoting this message – touching your phone while driving in illegal and dangerous. In the Road Safety Plan 2021, the […] Read more
A joint solar charging research project funded by the Victorian Government, in partnership with Nissan, Delta Electronics and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), has commenced in Australia. Run out of Nissan Australia’s national headquarters in Dandenong South, Melbourne, solar charging stations manufactured by Delta Electronics that include advanced technologies developed by the […] Read more
In October Hyundai Australia produced a special one-off custom creation, the iMax ‘Drift Bus’ for the World Time Attach Challenge. Inspired by the mischievous spirit of N and guaranteed to put a smile on any driver’s face… along with up to seven passengers. It would also be perfect as a novated lease for first time […] Read more
This is some information that Fleet Managers can share with Line Managers and other stakeholders in their business to help keep the focus on safe driving when the vehicle is a workplace. Keeping your eyes on the road is essential for safe driving. But when you look at your phone, you’re oblivious to what’s around […] Read more
In the UK, every October is tyre safety month. The month is also over but its not too late to check you tyres and send a reminder to all of your fleet drivers, grey fleet or staff with novated leases. tyresafe.org produce some great material and encourage tyre retailers and fleets to get involved with spreading […] Read more
Autorola, a world leader in online remarketing and automotive IT solutions for professional fleet management, and Sofico, a global reference for software in the leasing and financial services industry, are going to work together to add a new dimension to the dynamic management of vehicle fleets. Under the new agreement, Sofico will integrate INDICATA’s real-time […] Read more
