Bridgestone Australia and the Leukaemia Foundation marked World Blood Cancer Awareness Day by launching an enhanced transport service that will provide increased benefit to the blood cancer community in Australia. The newly launched transport service bolsters the Leukaemia Foundation’s ability to provide support to the blood cancer community through a more tailored approach via increased […] Read more
Earlier in 2021, North Shore BMW in Sydney opened its new Accredited BMW Bodyshop that has been designed to handle repairs on electric vehicles after an accident as BMW launches a wave of new zero emissions models in Australia. The accident repair centre covers 3,000 square metres and boasts the latest in equipment, technology and […] Read more
– By Nicolette Briscoe, Marketing Consultant – How does building brand awareness and being more focused on sustainability sound? Appealing, right? As electric vehicles (EVs) increase in popularity and a growing number of manufacturers include them in their range, they’re becoming a popular trial product within fleets. With the lowest on-road price for an electric […] Read more
This article was originally published by Commercial Fleet. Fleet operators are most worried about the use of mobile phones, speeding, eating or drinking behind the wheel and tired driving, according to a Webfleet Solutions survey. Almost three-quarters (73%) of UK fleet decision-makers say poor driving behaviour is negatively impacting their business. The findings, from a […] Read more
FAN Does mycar target fleet customers? Adam We serve millions of different Australians each year and have a wide customer base. Currently, fleet customers make up a growing part of our business and since 2019, we’ve had over 4,500 fleet customers, servicing over 100,000 cars. We’re also the authorised, and in some case, the preferred supplier to […] Read more
This article was originally published by Fleet News. Fleet decision-makers are being warned fleet maintenance will require greater attention with lengthening delays to new car and van deliveries. The industry is being impacted by longer lead times for new cars and vans as manufacturers struggle to cope with the global semiconductor shortage. Every car- and […] Read more
Earlier this year Cerato took over the mantle as Kia Australia’s most successful model, passing Rio in historical sales with more than 155,000 sold since launching in 2003. “Since it was launched almost 10 years ago, Cerato has increasingly been recognised by Australian car buyers as having all the touchstones of a stylish, safe, functional […] Read more
In this episode of Talking Automotive with Mark Palavestra and John Sinclair, they talk to Santo Amoddio, Managing Director at Glass’s Information Services Australia. They discuss future trends in automotive and the 15 things that impact residual values. This is an excellent video for Fleet Managers and anyone involved in the dark art of future […] Read more
Volkswagen Australia has updated the local fleet market by announcing that the global semi-conductor shortage and international demand will impact the supply of some models for the remainder of 2021. Fleet Managers are well aware of the supply delays with some manufacturers taking nine months to fulfil orders. Meanwhile, retail and novated lease deliveries are […] Read more
Find answers to your Novated Lease FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Question Why is it called a Novated Lease? Answer This is because of the special three way agreement between the employer, employee and leasing company. The document used to formalise this agreement is called a novation agreement. A novation agreement is a common legal document […] Read more
This article was originally published on Fleet News. In the UK, Toyota is offering new and used customers a service-activated warranty called Relax, which can be applied until the vehicle reaches 10 years or has covered 100,000 miles. All Toyota and Lexus models qualify as long the age and mileage criteria are met, including passenger […] Read more
We couldn’t help notice in the latest VFACTS report from the FCAI, that SUVs were 52% of new cars sold so far in 2021. This shift away from passenger vehicles is changing the profile of fleet carparks and impacting the Whole of Life Cost calculations for Fleet Managers. So what is the cost difference between […] Read more
