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Guest Contributions

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ANCAP Safety Ratings
– the Haves and the Have Nots
While ANCAP Safety Ratings have vastly improved road safety , challenges still loom for fleet managers and auto manufacturers alike .
Why a Light ( and strong )
Service Body is a big deal
Our friends from Hidrive tell us why a Hidrive aluminum body is the smart choice for your vehicle .
A robust second-hand EV market is a
key requirement for fleet managers
The EV resale market needs work — and fleet managers can be part of its improvement .

AfMA Originals

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Crossing Oceans : What Ohme ’ s Expansion Means for EV Charging
in Australia
UK-based EV charging company Ohme is about to hit Australian shores . But what are they bringing to the table and how will it impact the current market ?
Our Top 12 Predictions for 2055
and Why They Might Happen
We list down a few predictions and possibilities for the year 2055 . Think you ’ ve got it figured out too ? Join our article poll !
How Australia ’ s NVES
is Shaping Fleet Management
The New Vehicle Emissions Standard started implementation this year . Here ’ s what it means for fleets .

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Best Practices for
Fleet Managers in 2025
Here ’ s a quick guide to preparing your fleet for the year ahead .
Go For It ! A Lookback on AfMA and Swinburne University ’ s Diploma
Program with Terry-John Dower
AfMA sits down with Terry-John Dower , a recent graduate , to discuss his journey and insights on the diploma program .
Women In Fleet Management : Zoe Murray on Breaking Barriers
and Embracing Opportunities
AfMA sits down with Zoe Murray , Fleet Support Officer for Elders , to talk about how more women are stepping into roles that were once mostly for men .

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Regional Round-Up : Southeast Asia ’ s
Car Market in 2024
Southeast Asia is a bustling and productive region for the global auto industry . We breakdown the region ’ s performance and trends for the year 2024 .

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Dashboard Bites
Strange , fun , and unbelievable car facts from around the world .

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Car Sales Round-Up 2024 :
Australia and New Zealand
In 2024 , the car markets in Australia and New Zealand experienced contrasting trends . Here ’ s a closer look at both countries ’ performance last year .