– By Caroline Falls – Australia Post has introduced electric bicycles and is investigating the use of larger electric vehicles for its letter and parcel delivery fleet in a bid to make the fleet more environmentally friendly. “As part of our Environmental Action Plan, we’ve been looking at ways to make our delivery fleet more […] Read more
This article was originally published on Fleet News. The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has launched a taskforce aimed at electric vehicle uptake in the capital. Representatives from the commercial vehicle – including the Society for Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) – and bus industries are among the taskforce members who will review and optimise the EV […] Read more
– Article/photos by Rod Fuller – When looking for a definition of ‘fun’ in the dictionary, I think there actually is a picture of a MX-5! It is just that kind of car. Every time you think about it, look at it and drive it, you can’t help but smile. In fact Mazda’s MX-5 should […] Read more
When the Stinger was launched in 2017, the last of the Holden Commodore V8 Police cars were being delivered. A replacement would be needed for the locally built pursuit vehicles in all jurisdictions. In NSW the Police have chosen the BMW 5 Series. Though drivers in Queensland take note, from this week you run the […] Read more
Chevin Fleet Solutions, a leading global provider of fleet management software, has announced that it is developing a new tool for technicians to manage their jobs from an easy-to-use-touch screen device, the ‘Workshop Hub’, which is set to fully launch in early 2019. An early alpha build will be made available in the next few […] Read more
– By Caroline Falls – Parking solutions app provider UbiPark has announced a collaboration to develop a mobility solution for Hertz Australia rental vehicles. Working together, UbiPark and Hertz Australia will explore how to enhance the customer experience, providing a simple and easy solution to help travellers get around unknown cities and destinations like a […] Read more
– By Caroline Falls – Some 40 percent of sales by Pickles Auctions is from fleets which gives the company a huge insight into what’s popular and what’s not and what’s the best method for remarketing used vehicles and equipment. “Our data shows local council assets are among the most popular, reflecting good, and in-house […] Read more
Isuzu Australia Limited (IAL) had some exciting plans to unveil when it attended supply and logistics event MegaTrans, held recently at the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre from 10-12 May. The event drew a wide audience, looking to gain an overview of all aspects of the supply chain and logistics industry. There was something for […] Read more
The all-new Corolla hatch will provide a perfect showcase for Toyota’s latest generation hybrid technology that will be available across the range when the new model goes on sale in August. The improved driveability and tractability of the substantially upgraded Hybrid Synergy Drive in the Corolla complements the car’s new-found dynamic capability and bold styling […] Read more
BMW Group Australia is proud to announce a further extension of its relationship with Australian law enforcement agencies, with the supply of authority specification BMW 530ds to the New South Wales Police Force. “Globally, the BMW Group supplies emergency and authority vehicles to a large number of countries, so I am very pleased to see […] Read more
– By Jim McKinlay, General Manager APAC, Verizon Connect – With a new financial year fast approaching, now is the time for business owners to reassess their yearly budget and work out ways to reduce spending and maximise profit. This is especially important for any business operating a fleet of vehicles – just a few […] Read more
– By Emma Sibbald – At school we are taught about road safety and my Dad is always telling us to be safe in the car. So (for fun) I decided to make a short movie. I have encountered and heard about so many accidents either in the car, or on the road, so I […] Read more
