It’s not a new issue though Hankook Australia has implemented a new warehouse management system to identify tyres that have been imported into Australia by unauthorised wholesalers. The unique barcode given to each tyre manufactured by Hankook will allow tyres to be tracked from the overseas factory to a state warehouse and then to the […] Read more
– Article/Photos by Rod Fuller – In the highly competitive ‘premium’ small SUV market marques like BMW, Mercedes Benz, Peugeot, Jaguar and Volvo are all vying for your hard earnt. The ‘baby’ of Audi’s SUV range, the Q2 proves itself to be a lively little performer, packing a bigger punch than it looks might predict, […] Read more
Following another year of record growth, global automotive finance, leasing, fleet and mobility management software provider Sofico, has revealed its five-year strategy for continued success – dubbed Vision 2025. Founded on ongoing investments in people and innovation, the key elements of this plan involve geographic expansion, increase of delivery capacity, broadening the product portfolio and […] Read more
– By Caroline Falls – Scott Walker, national transport manager, at VISA Global Logistics, is a winner of many awards over his career, most recently being named co-winner of CEO Magazine’s transport and logistics award. In 2019, Walker also won Road Freight NSW Top Technical and Safety Award. Walker looks after some nine intermodal facilities […] Read more
– Article/Photos by Rod Fuller – What’s in a badge? To many it’s the most important thing in the world, adding style and prestige to their vehicle. But what is style without substance? Well, the Genesis G70 brings both with stunning looks, performance and a customer ownership package that will have you thinking twice before […] Read more
– By Marc Sibbald – Fleet Auto News has surveyed the top novated lease and salary packaging companies to find out which were the most popular novated lease vehicles in 2019. This annual list of popular novated lease vehicles reflects a true picture of consumer choice and new vehicle trends because they are all private […] Read more
– By Caroline Falls – One of the great things about the IPWEA Australasian Fleet conference is the adjoining exhibition, which gives delegates access to an array of fleet technology, consumables and equipment suppliers all in the one place; no appointment needed. It’s an arrangement that’s not only economical for delegates. It works for exhibitors […] Read more
– By Caroline Falls – Do your fleet vehicles have tinted side windows? Do your drivers use sunscreen? Driving under the Australian sun is dangerous. We all know — thanks to decades of excellent sun safety campaigns — that Australia has a potent ultraviolet radiation emanating from the sun and the highest rate of skin […] Read more
The Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) was cancelled yesterday. For this reason, the 7th International Fleet Meeting Geneva will not go ahead. The 90th edition of the GIMS, which was supposed to welcome the media from next Tuesday and the general public from 5 to 15 March 2020, will now finally not take place. FAN […] Read more
– By Caroline Falls – Listed novated lease and fleet management group McMillan Shakespeare posted a rise in revenue and profit for the six months ended December 31, but it admitted it was a tough slog. Things like a slackening appetite by lenders to fund credit, reduced insurance penetration and lower interest rates cutting revenue […] Read more
– By Caroline Falls – Smartgroup, one of Australia’s four listed fleet management and novated lease providers, posted a rise in full-year revenue and profit and said it’s still keen on acquisitions to expand. And this is how long-time CEO and managing director Deven Billimoria will leave the company to his successor Tim Looi, presently […] Read more
FAN Firstly, can you tell us a little bit about the company you work for, and what your key responsibilities are? Cronin I work for Ontime Delivery Solutions and am manager for driver engagement in Victoria. We have 213 drivers in Melbourne. Nationally we have more than 600, driving anything from a light vehicle to […] Read more
