Vans awarded five stars for safety
26 May, 2016Leading independent vehicle safety advocate the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has released safety ratings for several commercial van and people-mover models.
Olympus iPlex NX industrial videoscope
26 May, 2016The Olympus iPlex NX industrial videoscope can help locate flaws that were previously undetectable, as well as streamline inspections in even the most difficult-to-reach areas.
Reaching for growth
26 May, 2016Elders provides a broad range of agricultural products and services through 370 outlets primarily located in rural and regional areas right across the country, which meant it had unique requirements when it was time to tender for a new forklift provider.
iWorld Smartools Micro/USB rechargeable batteries
25 May, 2016iWorld has secured exclusive ANZ distribution rights to the Smartools range of products, including portable mobile battery chargers and micro-USB rechargeable AA/AAA batteries.
$200 million incentives to go green
25 May, 2016Westpac and the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) are working together to provide Australian businesses with an easier way to take control of their energy costs, using low-cost finance to support investment in solar, energy-efficient technologies and low-emissions vehicles.
The new frontier in app development
25 May, 2016No matter what you're looking for these days, as the saying goes, 'there's an app for that'. With the consumer market all but saturated, is B2B the new frontier?
Fast-charge electric buses
24 May, 2016The increasing lean towards electrification and hybridisation of commercial vehicles is creating demand for sustainable and cost-efficient technologies. Finland's Electric Commercial Vehicles (ECV) project, coordinated by VTT Technical Research Centre, brings together business, research institutes and universities to create products and markets across the entire value chain — from components to systems.
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.
Oracle Field Service Cloud software
20 May, 2016Oracle has announced an updated release of Oracle Field Service Cloud (formerly known as TOA Technologies). The release, which is part of the company’s end-to-end cloud customer service offering, delivers extensive field service enhancements focused on mobility, ease of use and connecting contact centre agents delivering service via the phone, email and chat to field technicians providing in-person support.
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 field service challenge: integrate and modernise
19 May, 2016 by Rob StummerYou're probably already sold on the idea that field service management software improves the efficiency of service operations and the utilisation of labour and assets such as motor vehicles or spare parts.
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.
Nissan forks out billions for Mitsubishi
19 May, 2016Nissan has confirmed it will acquire 34% of Mitsubishi in a deal worth just under AU$3 billion, making it the maker's single largest shareholder. The deal is still subject to shareholder approval, but will provide Nissan with control over the company if it goes through after a formalisation of the alliance on 25 May.
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).
Toyota invests in telematics
18 May, 2016Toyota Motor Corporation and Toyotal Financial Services have established a US joint venture company with Japan-based Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance. The company will develop products that analyse driver behaviour for the purpose of establishing car insurance rates.
