The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has launched a new training programme for heavy vehicle certifiers. Called the Heavy Vehicle Specialist Certifier – Manufacturers (HVSC-M) programme, it will replace the…
Anby AlcomendasAugust 19, 2026
Driver fatigue is becoming an increasing road safety concern in Victoria, with new survey data revealing a growing number of motorists are getting behind the wheel while dangerously tired. The…
Anby AlcomendasAugust 19, 2026
The Federal Government has unveiled a $400 million heavy vehicle reform package aimed at cutting red tape, improving freight productivity and accelerating the rollout of zero-emission trucks across Australia. The…
Anby AlcomendasAugust 19, 2026
Vietnamese car manufacturer VinFast will partner with TÜV Rheinland to develop vehicle testing, inspecting, and certification services in Southeast Asia. The agreement On 17 July, electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast announced that it had…
Antonina JosonAugust 13, 2026
Indonesia’s Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa called for Toyota to move its regional production operations out of Thailand. Taking on Thailand At the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Automotive Conference (GIAC), Minister Purbaya…
Antonina JosonAugust 13, 2026
Key points: Large fleet operators could save $4.5 million annually by switching to electric charging Electric depot charging can cut equivalent diesel costs by more than 70% Ongoing fuel price…
Australasian Fleet Management AssociationAugust 13, 2026
Australia’s new vehicle market recorded its strongest July, with more than 104,656 units delivered, surpassing the previous record of 103,097 set last year. Furthermore, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted…
Anby AlcomendasAugust 13, 2026
A national enforcement operation has uncovered widespread speeding and illegal speed limiter modifications among heavy vehicles, including one vehicle found with its limiter altered to allow speeds of up to…
Anby AlcomendasAugust 13, 2026
Australia's rural road toll rose by 10.5 per cent in 2025, with 906 people killed on country roads, according to new research released by the Australian Road Safety Foundation (ARSF). …
Anby AlcomendasAugust 13, 2026
