Google designs new self-driving fleet
23 May, 2016Google is making progress in its quest to lead the driverless vehicle charge, with plans to add 100 vehicles to its fleet in the next 12 months.
End of the road for FJ Cruiser
20 May, 2016Toyota has announced the end of the road for the FJ Cruiser, the retro-inspired, rugged off-roader that was launched in Australia in 2011.
The light that blinds
19 May, 2016Or, in this case, doesn't. Ford has developed a technology that enables drivers to use high-beam headlights without dazzling drivers in oncoming cars, according to information released by the National Road Safety Partnership Program (NRSPP).
Navara D40 safety concerns
19 May, 2016Owners of Nissan Navara D40s should be aware that vehicles featuring a set of Performance Suspension front extended ball joints may have a serious defect. In some circumstances the ball joints will fail, causing potential separation of ball joint components. If this occurs while the vehicle in use, it may cause the suspension system to fail entirely, causing serious injury or death.
Navman identifies driving pet peeves
17 May, 2016Navman recently conducted research into what drives us mad on the road and, according to the results, not indicating or indicating too late was the number one pet peeve. The company found that a whopping 98% of drivers identified this as the action that annoys them most of all.
Fleet Awards nominations open
13 May, 2016AfMA is encouraging people to nominate an individual or organisation who has had the greatest influence for change in fleet management, gone the extra distance, saved the most CO2 emissions, taken the biggest step toward safety or helped others in the industry.
Future Vehicles 2016 conference
12 May, 2016The Future Vehicles 2016 conference has been specifically designed to assess the rate at which autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicles may be adopted, the policy settings needed and the broader implications of this fundamental shift. The event will be held from 31 May–2 June 2016 at the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney.
Electric cars driven by fuel cell improvements
03 May, 2016CSIRO is working on a new type of membrane which it hopes will boost the performance of fuel cells by a factor of four, subsequently transforming the electric vehicle industry.
Fiat Scudo brake issue recall
26 April, 2016Fiat Chrysler Australia (FCA) advises that certain vehicles in the Scudo van (2013) range may incorporate non-conforming front brake discs. This defect may result in an accident and therefore represents a risk to drivers and occupants.
2025: Adios internal combustion engine?
22 April, 2016The Netherlands is the latest nation set to phase out new petrol- and diesel-powered cars by 2025, having recently passed a motion through parliament. This follows on from a similar initiative in Norway late last year.
Coalition quashes Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal
21 April, 2016The Coalition Government has successfully abolished the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal, after much debate.
Industry insights — Justin Hocevar, CEO, Renault Australia
20 April, 2016 by Justin Hocevar, CEO, Renault AustraliaWhat does 2016 look like for field service? Some industry experts give us their views.
CSIRO rolls out green fleet
19 April, 2016The CSIRO is furthering its environmental credentials with the rollout of a green fleet. The first two of 10 petrol-free electric cars and electric bikes has been delivered to the Discover Centre at Black Mountain in Canberra.
Green recycling OTR tyre solution
18 April, 2016Tytec Recycling (TR) has announced a soon-to-be launched solution that addresses the efficient disposal of worn off-the-road (OTR) tyres as used in mining and agriculture. Tyre recycling has always been a difficult and time-consuming task for standard tyres and near-impossible for OTR varieties.
Truck platooning trials successful
15 April, 2016Truck platooning trials in Europe have been successful, ending with the arrival of six convoys at Rotterdam Harbour in the Netherlands. The cross-border trials are the first of their kind, with the semiautomatic vehicles travelling in pairs from Germany and Sweden.
