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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...

Fleet News Group podcast host Caroline Falls holidayed in Milan recently and took the opportunity to speak with Davide Gibellini, managing partner of Europe’s largest fleet management group Fleetcompetence.  In a fascinating conversation, they talked about the bind facing European car makers as they ramp up EV production, the incredible advance being made by ENI’s vegetable oils to power fleets, c...

In this podcast episode, Lauren Lister, Vice President of People, Performance, and Culture at Custom Fleet, delved into the company's evolving workplace culture, diversity efforts, and its future workforce strategy. Lister, who has been with Custom Fleet for over 12 years, shared candid insights into the importance of belonging and how it aligns with the company’s people-centric approach.

In this episode, host Caroline Falls talks with Rebecca Wilson, Head of Business Energy Solutions at Z Energy, several key insights were shared about the future of energy, particularly in the context of the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) in New Zealand and Australia. Wilson is speaking at the Electro Mobility Summit and Expo in Auckland during October  and she outlined Z Energy’s evolving r...

Founded in 2015 by Sam Korkees and Brendan Wheeler, EVSE has been at the forefront of providing electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions across Australia and New Zealand. In this episode, Sam shares the journey of EVSE, from its humble beginnings to becoming a leading player in the electric vehicle charging infrastructure space with a new product offering - Charging as a Service.

Kirsten Corson, chair of New Zealand’s electric vehicle lobby Drive Electric joined Fleet News Group podcast host Caroline Falls and talked about the ups and downs of EVs in her country, in Australia, and globally.

Adam Pay, managing director of MyCar Tyre and Auto talks to host Caroline Falls about the growth of the business’s fleet service and its tie up with China electric car maker BYD to service the brand’s vehicles in Australia, among other things.

On the line from Boston, Massachusetts, David Lewis, CEO and founder of MoveEV, joins our podcast for a conversation about the US political landscape and implications for electrification there, and his game changing ReimburseEV product being taken up by Fortune 500 companies.   MoveEV offers a technology solution for accurate reimbursement of costs associated with at-home charging.