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Five Stars From 2019 Isn't Five Stars Today: What the ANCAP Reset Means for Your Next Vehicle
ANCAP's 2026 test criteria are the toughest yet, more than 30 models lost their ratings on 1 January, and a "five-star only" purchasing rule that ignores the datestamp is quietly buying older safety than you think.
Haven't Started a Logbook This Financial Year? September Is the Month to Do It
A 12-week logbook started this month is finished before the Christmas slowdown, locks in your business-use percentage for five years, and is the only way past the $4,550 cents-per-kilometre ceiling.
The EV Road User Charge Is Stalled in Canberra — But NSW Has a Date and a Rate
Canberra has shelved a national per-kilometre charge for EVs, but NSW has already set a start date and a price — and either way, your odometer is about to become a tax record.
One in Five New Cars Sold in Australia Is Now Electric
Australia just posted its best July on record, and more than a fifth of it was battery-electric. It's a good news story — with one quiet consequence for anyone who claims kilometres.
The New Heavy Vehicle National Law Is Now In Force — What Actually Changed
Australia's biggest heavy vehicle law reform in a decade commenced on 1 August 2026 — here's what changed, who it captures, and what operators should check now.
Why 500,000 Aussies Just Got an ATO Warning Letter About Car Expenses
If you claimed car expenses on your last tax return, there's a decent chance you're one of roughly 500,000 taxpayers the ATO flagged this year. Here's what triggers it, and what actually protects you.
Cost Per Kilometre: The One Fleet Metric That Tells You Where the Money's Going
Total fuel spend and total maintenance spend tell you what you paid. Cost per kilometre tells you why - and it's the single number most fleets should be watching first.
Building a Preventive Maintenance Schedule Your Fleet Will Actually Follow
The gap between "we have a maintenance schedule" and "our maintenance schedule actually gets followed" is where most unplanned breakdowns live. Here's how to close it.
Fringe Benefits Tax on Company Cars: A Plain-English Guide for Small Fleets
If your business provides vehicles employees can use privately, FBT is probably part of your cost base whether you've budgeted for it or not. Here's what triggers it, how it's calculated, and what actually reduces it.
10 Ways to Cut Fleet Running Costs Without Cutting Corners
Most fleets are spending 25-40% more than they need to - not through big mistakes, but through small inefficiencies that compound across every vehicle, every month. Here's where to look first.
What Car Expenses Can You Actually Claim on Tax in Australia?
Fuel, servicing, insurance, depreciation - but only the work-related share, and only if the trip itself qualifies. Here's a plain-English rundown of what's in and what's out.
5 Car Expense Deduction Mistakes That Can Get Your Tax Return a Second Look
Car expenses are one of the ATO's most closely watched deduction categories. These five mistakes are the ones that come up again and again - and every one of them is avoidable.
How to Keep an ATO-Compliant Logbook (Without It Taking Over Your Life)
A logbook only works if the ATO accepts it. Here's exactly what needs to be recorded, how long it stays valid, and the habits that turn 12 weeks of logging into five years of easy deductions.
Logbook Method vs Cents per Kilometre: Which Actually Saves You More Tax?
The ATO gives you two ways to claim car expenses. Here's how to work out which one puts more money back in your pocket - and why most people who drive a lot for work are leaving cash on the table.