It’s more affordable than a regular Nissan GT-R but still wouldn’t work as a novated lease. The LEGO version of this iconic vehicle will be available in 2020 for enthusiasts. Since the introduction of the LEGO® wheel in 1962, cars have played a central role in thousands of LEGO sets and in the hearts, minds […] Read more
This article was originally published on Fleet News. New research from the road safety charity Brake has revealed that nearly a third of adults were in a collision, or had a near miss, with a vehicle on UK roads in the past year. This proportion rises to 50% where just young adults (18-34-year-olds) are concerned. […] Read more
For the tenth year, the very best staff from the Hino Australia dealer network have competed against each other for the coveted title of National Skills Champion, after winning their way through a series of qualifying rounds held over the past four months. Held in Sydney on 21 November 2019, the Hino National Skills contest […] Read more
Delivery Magazine, Australia’s leading light-commercial vehicle publication, has announced the winners of the Delivery Magazine Best LCV Awards for 2020. Now in its 14th year, the selection of the winning light-commercial vehicles results from consultation between the magazine’s team of writers to select the models that best suit their intended purpose in the market. “The […] Read more
It has been reported by the local news authorities that Western Power fleet coordinator, Rodney Pearson, has been charged with corruption in relation to his handling of tender negotiations during a period from 2018 to 2019. The ABC News website reported, ‘Mr Pearson allegedly used his position as a fleet coordinator at Western Power “to influence […] Read more
– Article/photos by Rod Fuller – Do you work to live? Or live to work? If you answer yes to the former, then read on, this is a car for you. If not, I think you’ll need to take a good hard look at yourself – there’s more to life than work! Seriously though, SUV’s […] Read more
FAN What are some of the biggest lessons or takeaways from transferring part of the light fleet to a contract arrangement from an ownership model? Fitzgerald The biggest advantage has probably been improving contract management and that’s beneficial to the whole council. Another benefit has been better appreciating the costs of running each asset, and […] Read more
– By Caroline Falls – Autocare Services, a unit of LINX Cargo Care Group, said it has signed a new five-year contract to provide logistics services to Isuzu, the biggest seller of trucks in Australia. The contract involves receiving goods from ships, some assembly of trucks, storage and dispatch to end users all over Australia. […] Read more
Recently at the NSW AfMA Personal Development Forum, Mace Hartley was reminding attendees about the benefits and cost savings of Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB). Quoting data from his own research Hartley stated that the average nose-to-tail accident costs $7,000-$8,000 to repair. And since nose-to-tail is one of the most common form of accidents, fleets could […] Read more
– By Victoria Nelson – SG Fleet recently published a series of posts on LinkedIn sharing a drive from Sydney to Adelaide in an electric vehicle. Stephen Finch, Client Services Manager, NSW Government at SG Fleet was heading to South Australia for the National Public Sector Fleet Managers Managers Conference. While most people would agree the […] Read more
It’s not something fleet or novated drivers would experience very often in Australia. If you’ve heard about it, you probably have dreamed of doing it. After watching this video you’ll be looking for an opportunity to go ice driving. If money is no object and you’re looking for a holiday idea, you can book ice driving […] Read more
– By Marc Sibbald – My ten year old son has discovered cars. It’s probably expected based on my background in fleet management and novated leasing, though his interest and knowledge has turned into an obsession that’s driving his sisters crazy. Recently he was trying to spot an Audi Q8. Every time he saw an […] Read more
