As 2020 draws to a close the price of battery packs for electric vehicles is fast approaching a tipping point. According to a price survey conducted by BloombergNEF, EV makers…
Daniel BraidDecember 21, 2020
The ATTENTION ASSIST standard feature can increase road safety by helping to prevent microsleep on long journeys and at night. The system visually and audibly warns drivers if it identifies…
Australasian Fleet Management AssociationDecember 16, 2020
The online counterfeit car part market is flourishing, according to brand protection firm Corsearch, and this places Australian road users at higher risk of harm from low quality fake parts…
Daniel BraidDecember 15, 2020
Commonly known as ABS, or sometimes anti-skid braking systems, anti-lock braking systems help prevent car and motorcycle wheels locking up and improve steering control whilst braking. ABS works by releasing…
Australasian Fleet Management AssociationDecember 15, 2020
ESC is an automatic feature that becomes active if you lose control of your car. Sensors on the car monitor the direction of travel and steering wheel position. If a…
Australasian Fleet Management AssociationDecember 14, 2020
Adaptive cruise control (ACC) is an advanced driver-assistance system for road vehicles that automatically adjusts the vehicle speed to maintain a safe distance from vehicles ahead. Control is based on…
Australasian Fleet Management AssociationDecember 13, 2020
All AEB systems use sensors to detect obstacles ahead and assess whether a collision is likely. The system will usually start by warning the driver, using a dashboard message or an audible…
Australasian Fleet Management AssociationDecember 12, 2020
The Australasian Fleet Management Association is proud to announce our 2020 Fleet Award winners - and recognise the outstanding achievements made to advance fleet management across the board. Due to…
Daniel BraidDecember 11, 2020
Australasia’s independent voice on vehicle safety, ANCAP, has today announced two new 5 star ANCAP safety ratings within the Large SUV segment. The Kia Sorento and Land Rover Defender have…
Daniel BraidDecember 11, 2020
