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Fleet's share of BYD's sales has doubled in a year. So what does a fleet manager need to know before adding BYD to the list: dealers, parts, servicing, and what the cars are worth at the end of the lease? Get the weekly Fleet News Group newsletter: https://bit.ly/fleet-news-subscribeMotoring journalist Neerav Bhatt guest hosts this episode of the Fleet News Group Podcast, speaking with Marcus Walk...

A new EV brand arrives in Australia every few weeks, and plenty of them undercut Hyundai on price. So how does an established brand win fleet business when it isn't the cheapest? Get the weekly Fleet News Group newsletter: https://bit.ly/47Bc1UIMotoring journalist Neerav Bhatt guest hosts this episode of the Fleet News Group Podcast, speaking with Akshat Ahuja, Senior Manager, Fleet at Hyundai...

A telematics system will not make your fleet safe. Andrew Hutson has spent 25 years in theindustry, and he says the fleets that actually improve are the ones where the executive ownssafety, not the ones with the best kit. In this episode:- Why safety has to be endorsed at executive level rather than owned by one department, and how the Awards judges reached the same conclusion reading the nominati...

Fleet managers can only act on maintenance risk they can see. Eden Shirley explains how digital servicing workflows and AI can expose overdue vehicles earlier and reduce the administrative chase. In this episode:- how connected bookings, work orders, approvals and payments improve maintenance visibility;- why Eden says that, in his experience, roughly 30% of vehicles may be overdue for service; an...

Hino's Australian boss thinks the country is chasing the wrong emissions fix. Richard Emery sat down with Marc Sibbald in the cab of a 700 Series tipper and made the case that electric trucks are a 2029 to 2030 story here, and that waiting for them is costing the industry easier wins now. In this episode:- Why Hino puts electric trucks at 2029 to 2030 for Australia, and why Richard calls the f...

Fleet reports that took half an hour of dashboard work now take two minutes. Darren Gore, General Manager of Summit Fleet Leasing and Management, explains how Fleet AI Insights answers whole-of-fleet questions in plain language—and why the fleet manager remains the expert directing and checking the AI. In this episode: - How five fleet questions became useful answers in minutes - Why the human sti...

Most fleets cannot see what they really spend on repairs. Shaun Janks, Co-Founder of DingGo, explains how digitising accident management reveals the true cost of repairs—and how benchmarking long-standing repairers cut one fleet's costs by around 20% almost instantly. In this episode: - Why repair costs disappear across emails, invoices and insurer data - How a reliable baseline makes repairer...

In this episode of the  Fleet News Group Podcast , we talk with Louise Azzopardi  — life coach, mentor, keynote speaker, and industry ambassador — about how fleet workshops can attract, train, and retain the next generation of mechanics and technicians. Louise shares her remarkable journey from a 15-year-old apprentice at Cummins South Pacific to becoming the first female Gold Medallist in the Aus...

In this episode of the Fleet News Group podcast, we sit down with Joe Sofra, CEO of ANC Delivers, to explore the company’s bold journey to electrify last mile deliveries. With a history stretching back over 100 years — from delivering theatre tickets on bicycles to powering today’s e-commerce giants like Bunnings, IKEA, JB Hi-Fi, and Telstra — ANC has built its reputation on innovation and custome...

In this episode of the Fleet News Group podcast, we’re joined by New Zealand rally champion and road safety advocate Hayden Paddon. From grassroots motorsport to standing atop a WRC podium, Hayden shares lessons from a career built on goal setting, strategy, and managing risk under pressure. We unpack how those same principles apply to fleet operations—whether it’s building a culture of calm and c...

In this episode of the  Fleet News Group Podcast , we sit down with Scott Maynard, Managing Director of Polestar Australia, to unpack his first year in the role and how the brand is staying true to its sustainability roots while scaling up. Scott shares insights on Polestar’s changing sales model, its role in backing the NVES policy during a contentious election campaign, and how the local market...

In this episode of the  Fleet News Group  podcast, we sit down with Andy Graham from Evolve Fleet to unpack the evolution of fleet management technology — from magnetic tapes and Access databases in the 1990s, to integrated enterprise platforms, AI-driven insights, and real-time vehicle monitoring in 2025. With over three decades in the industry — including leadership roles at Custom Fleet, SG Fle...

In an exclusive Fleet News Group podcast, Thom Drew, Country Director (Motors) for Tesla Australia & New Zealand, shared insights on the refreshed Model Y, Tesla’s strong performance in novated leasing, and the brand’s growing fleet focus. Drew highlighted Tesla’s unrivalled Supercharger network, low total cost of ownership, and impressive battery longevity. He also discussed new tools like Te...

🎧  Live from the Brisbane Truck Show!  Glen Dyer, Managing Director at IVECO Australia, joins the Fleet News Group podcast to talk about their full truck line-up, the Euro 6 focus, and what’s next for alternative fuels like CNG, electric and hydrogen. Hear how IVECO is shifting gears in 2025 to focus on customers and reliability.

In this episode of the Fleet News Group podcast, we sit down with Mark Lampard, Managing Director at go EV, to explore the future of EV charging for Australian fleets. Mark shares insights on the challenges of public vs depot charging, why reliable service and spare parts matter more than ever, and the risks of outdated hardware. He also gives us a look into the latest innovations coming out of Ch...

In this episode of the  Fleet News Group Podcast , we speak with Mark Gjerek, Founder and Director of MOV3MENT, about how Australia can accelerate the decarbonisation of transport—without relying solely on electric vehicles. Mark shares practical, low-cost strategies fleets can implement today, from driver training to tyre choices, and explains why collaboration between government, industry and op...

In this episode of the  Fleet News Group  podcast, we sit down with Simon Humphries, Head of Product Management and Chief Engineer for Commercial Vehicles at Isuzu Trucks Australia. With 2025 marking the biggest overhaul of the Isuzu truck range in nearly two decades, Simon explains why this is a landmark year—from meeting new Australian Design Rules to launching advanced safety and drivability te...

In 2025, fleet managers are finally realising the benefits of a truly digitised maintenance approval system—and Eden Shirley, CEO of AutoGuru, is leading the charge. Eden explains how AutoGuru’s FleetGuru platform is delivering major time and cost savings, improving supplier relationships, and providing unprecedented control over the repair and maintenance process. “We’ve brought in huge savings a...

Discussing the global EV market, Ceaser pointed to British Columbia, Canada, as one of the strongest regions for EV adoption. “It’s a wealthy, environmentally conscious area with a strong tech sector, and EVs have done really well there,” he said. However, he acknowledged concerns about how U.S. policy changes could impact Canada, particularly with potential tariffs affecting supply chains. On the...

Vero Insurance  is making lower-emission vehicle ownership easier for businesses, thanks to an enhanced Motor Fleet Insurance offering that also caters to EVs.  Vero is aiming to offer coverage that helps to facilitate its customers to focus on sustainability.   “Our organisation has a strategy to reduce our operational emissions, and off the back of this we wanted to encourage our customers to al...

The electrification of vehicle fleets is a significant step in the transition towards a more sustainable future. For Ausgrid, Australia’s largest electricity distributor on the East Coast, this shift is more than just an environmental initiative—it’s a strategic move towards operational efficiency and future-proofing their business. In this episode of the Fleet News Group podcast, Tim Kynoch, Flee...

In the first episode of Fleet News Group’s 2025 podcast season, host Marc Sibbald sits down with Barry Saad, Founder and CEO of TRUCK TECH, and Dr. Jana Matthews, the company’s newly appointed Chief Growth and Development Officer. The conversation delves into TRUCK TECH’s remarkable journey from a single service truck operation in 2007 to a multi-state heavy vehicle maintenance provider with over...

Infinitev’s Executive General Manager Bart Moonen talks with Fleet News group podcast host Caroline Falls about the battery remanufacturer’s new tie up with France-based Forsee Power. Forsee Power is the biggest battery system maker for buses outside of China. Its smart battery systems are also used in light vehicles, off-highway vehicles, trucks and trains. Infinitev, which is a Melbourne-based u...

Robert Dietz, Co-Founder and CEO of Roev, sat down to discuss his company’s journey from EV conversions to a pioneering software platform tailored for fleet electrification. Roev’s story begins with an ambitious plan to convert traditional vehicles into electric ones, addressing a clear gap in the Australian automotive market. Today, the company has pivoted towards a software-driven approach, prov...

Riz Akhtar, founder of EV data service Carloop, talks about his upcoming trip to China to visit electric vehicle makers on this Fleet News Group podcast with host Caroline Falls. He highlights the rapid development of Chinese EV brands, especially their launch of new models as quickly as every six months, compared with legacy automakers traditional business. Brands like Xpeng, Zeekr, BYD, and a fe...