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Market Scan – Issue 23 | April 2025

VFACTS: APRIL SALES SLOW

April new cars sales slow 6.8pc YOY; sharp decline in PHEV sales as FBT exemption ends

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SUMMIT FLEET AND AUTOGURU PARTNER TO DIGITISE FLEET MAINTENANCE

In a landmark development for the fleet management industry, Summit Fleet Leasing and Management has announced a strategic partnership with automotive technology provider AutoGuru to digitise the service and maintenance approval process for fleet vehicles. 

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SMARTER DATA: REDUCING TRUCK FLEET EMISSIONS WITH AI-POWERED TELEMATICS

In the Australian transport and logistics sector, the imperative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is no longer a distant goal but a pressing reality. 

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EV PRICES IN AUSTRALIA NOW RIVAL ICE MODELS

Electric vehicle prices in Australia are now catching up with their petrol counterparts.

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MARKET INSIGHT: WILL FBT NUKE PHEV SALES?

PHEV sales boom may tank after FBT break ends but long-term data shows solid growth

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MAKING EV CHARGING RELIABLE, SCALABLE AND LOCAL

Speaking at the 2025 Smart Energy Expo in Sydney, Geof Alexander, Chief Product Officer at JET Charge, outlined how the company is helping fleets and energy users tackle one of the most complex parts of the electric transition—charging infrastructure. 

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2026 ISUZU D-MAX EV SHOWN AND DETAILED

Electric workhorse goes big on capability but offers bugger all range

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COMPLIANCE AREAS FOR FLEET MANAGERS: REDUCING RISKS AND ENHANCING EFFICIENCY

Managing a fleet of mobile assets presents a range of operational, financial, legal, safety, and reputational risks. 

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VW AMAROK PHEV NOW LOOKING UNLIKELY

Global VW Commercial Vehicle boss details a tough business case for plug-in hybrid Amarok

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LATEST SAFETY SCORES RELEASED FOR FOUR COMMERCIAL VANS

Highlighting continued progress in the active safety performance of commercial vans, new safety gradings for four vans sold in Australia are now available.

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FLEET ASSET PROCUREMENT: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE FOR FLEET PRACTITIONERS

Procuring new fleet assets can feel like juggling a dozen balls at once. From balancing budgets to selecting the right vehicles, the process can be daunting. But, with the right approach, procuring fleet assets can be smooth sailing.

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2025 KIA TASMAN PRICING AND SPECIFICATION ANNOUNCED

New dual-cab ute priced slightly cheaper than most key rivals including Ford Ranger

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NAVIGATING THE EVOLVING UTE MARKET AS A FLEET BUYER

The Australian ute market is undergoing a significant transformation in 2025. With evolving powertrains, new entrants, and the impending New Vehicle Efficiency Standards (NVES) kicking off, fleet buyers face an increasingly complex landscape.

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2025 FORD RANGER SUPER DUTY REVEALED

After months of being teased, the 2025 Ford Ranger Super Duty has been unveiled – revealing a heavy-duty off-road ute which bridges the gap between the standard Ranger and the F-150.

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