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.
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).
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.
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.
Onboard weighing
18 May, 2016Onboard weighing systems offer a number of key advantages, including space-saving, safety and cost benefits.
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.
Phoenix Contact Thermomark Prime mobile thermal printer
13 May, 2016The Thermomark Prime thermal transfer printer from Phoenix Contact prints card and matt formats for marking terminal blocks, conductors, cables, devices and systems exactly where they are required.
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.
Deployment disasters
12 May, 2016Managing mobile teams presents a unique set of challenges, particularly when it comes to providing IT services. Mobile workers expect the same level of continuous access as those in the office and IT departments need to support business with the same efficiencies. Knowing the challenges beforehand will go a long way to ensuring a smooth deployment.
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.
Industry insights — Nigel Hammond, Baseplan Software Group
11 May, 2016 by Nigel Hammond, Director of Business Development, Baseplan Software GroupWhat does 2016 look like for field service? Some industry experts give us their views.
Voice-guided vehicles distracting
10 May, 2016As voice-guided driving becomes more commonplace, a new study shows that adding a personal voice to vehicles can actually cause more accidents.
Trimble PULSE unveiled at Field Service USA
10 May, 2016Trimble announced the launch of Trimble PULSE, an end-to-end suite of field service management solutions that enable businesses with mission-critical field service operations to transform the effectiveness of their work, workers and assets, at this year's Field Service USA event in April.
Caltex develops own telematics technology
09 May, 2016Caltex Australia has unveiled Caltex Telematics, an innovative telematics technology that gives businesses real-time information on driver and vehicle performance, as well as the ability to predict future mechanical faults.
Wingmate personal breathalysers
06 May, 2016The Wingmate range of breathalysers from Andatech is aimed at users wanting reliability and accuracy on a lower budget.
