Charging ahead with EVs
03 May, 2018 by James Kennedy*Electric vehicles are key to reducing greenhouse gases and delivering clean, sustainable transport systems.
350 kW EV charger launched
26 April, 2018ABB has launched its latest EV charging solution, Terra HP, at Hannover Messe.
Fleetmatics rebrands as Verizon Connect
08 March, 2018Verizon has rebranded its connected vehicle portfolio, including Verizon Telematics, Fleetmatics and Telogis, as Verizon Connect.
Talking cars
16 February, 2018Around 500 private and fleet vehicles in Queensland will be retrofitted with devices that enable vehicles to talk to vehicles, infrastructure, road operations systems and cloud-based data sharing systems.
Renault Kangoo Maxi diesel auto
17 October, 2017Renault's Kangoo Maxi diesel auto features 4.0 m3 load space and comes with standard, wide-opening rear barn doors and a sliding side door on each side.
Electronic work diary use on the rise
28 March, 2017Teletrac Navman has released new research which the company says shows that electronic work diary (EWD) use will triple within the next 12 months. As legislation allows transport operators to replace paper logbooks with EWDs, it's likely the technology will grow exponentially in 2017.
Fuel efficiency the road to sustainability
21 March, 2017 by Todd Ewing, Director Product MarketingAustralian businesses are being urged to sharpen their focus on their environmental footprint in the lead-up to Earth Hour's tenth birthday, taking place on 25 March. For any organisation operating a fleet of vehicles, driving inefficiency out of their business at every given opportunity, in order to 'go green', is a challenge.
Hino 300 series safety alert
02 March, 2017Hino Motor Sales Australia has announced a recall on the Hino 300 Series trucks.
Isuzu D-Max awarded five safety stars
24 February, 2017The MY 17 Isuzu D-Max ute has been awarded five safety stars under the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) scheme.
Crisis averted
17 January, 2017Fire & Rescue NSW (F&RNSW) is the seventh largest urban fire service in the world, with over 6800 firefighters serving at 339 fire stations across the state. When dealing with life or death emergencies spanning over 800,000 square kilometres, efficient operation is essential, ensuring that emergency services reach callouts quickly and arrive with the necessary equipment.
Toyota Fleet Management ForceField telematics system
01 December, 2016Toyota Fleet Management (TFM) has launched a new telematics system it says will promote safer driving practices, optimise the use of fleet assets and make life easier for busy fleet managers.
Call for input into national autonomous vehicle trials
01 December, 2016The National Transport Commission (NTC) has released the discussion paper 'National guidelines for automated vehicle trials', calling for input into the key elements needed to support the endeavour.
Toyota Hiace automatic transmission issues
01 December, 2016Toyota Motor Corporation has issued a safety recall for certain vehicles in its Hiace range. The affected models include: KDH201, KDH221, KDH223, TRH201, TRH221 and TRH223.
The economic impact of automated vehicles — webinar
23 November, 2016Automated vehicles (AVs) have the potential to change the landscape across a number of industry sectors.
Investment in ute redesign pays off
14 November, 2016Leading independent vehicle safety advocate the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has announced a maximum 5 star ANCAP safety rating for the upgraded Toyota Landcruiser 70 single-cab chassis.
