Hyundai IONIQ 5 and the Volvo XC40 Recharge have received 5 stars ANCAP safety ratings. This makes them one of the safest options when it comes to ‘green’ cars in…
Anby AlcomendasNovember 1, 2021
Should automatic emergency alert devices be mandatory in Australia? Advanced motor technology suppliers certainly think so. Intelligent Transport Systems Australia and RACV’s Intelematics have renewed its calls to make the…
Anby AlcomendasOctober 27, 2021
A J.D. Power study has revealed a number of new technology features in vehicles often go unused by drivers. As technology in vehicles progresses, so does the need to learn…
Nelly MatikainenOctober 20, 2021
The Australian Government Joint Select Committee on Road Safety started its hearings in mid-September. Seventy submissions were made. Two submissions that are particularly interesting are those from the Australian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) submitted by ANCAP CEO Carla Hoorweg and the…
Professor Raphael Grzebieta, October 20, 2021
Anyone operating in and around the automotive and fleet industries understands that the vehicle is a workplace. This means managing the risks associated with work activities involving vehicles is critical…
Anby AlcomendasOctober 19, 2021
As alcohol related road accidents continue to occur, a new form of alcohol detection device has been developed to assess a driver’s state of sobriety. The passive alcohol sensor draws…
Nelly MatikainenOctober 19, 2021
Distractions while driving continue taking lives on Australian roads making it a significant contributor among the fatal five. Driving is considered a cognitively demanding task and as such requires the…
Nelly MatikainenOctober 15, 2021
Quad bikes are a quintessential work vehicle for the Australian agriculture and the tourism industry. But while these are often marketed as all-terrain vehicles, they can be unstable when used…
Anby AlcomendasOctober 12, 2021
As a fleet manager you may ask yourself which vehicles fall under your Work Health and Safety (WHS) responsibilities and are there policies and procedures that comprehensively manage the use…
Nelly MatikainenOctober 12, 2021
