Antonella Abbate • 8 July 2024

Instant renewals save time for technicians

Recognising that time is money for refrigeration technicians, the Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) has implemented a new automated licence renewal process which significantly reduces the amount of time required to complete the renewal application.
 
The process is designed to help ARCtick licensed technicians to minimise their admin time and maximise their time on the tools. For licensed technicians whose details have not changed since obtaining their current licence, this process saves them from having to check and confirm each detail separately. It also saves up to a couple of weeks for processing their application manually.
 
It’s not an automatic process where people will have to opt out if they don’t want or need to renew – it’s an automated process for the benefit of those who do want to renew. ARC is committed to excellence in customer service, and this new process reduces the time and effort required for the administrative side of licensing, so technicians can get on with the job of earning a living and helping to save the environment.

Australia’s New Car Market Booms Amid Incoming EV Brands and Strategic Partnerships

by Antonella Abbate • 19 June 2025
Australia’s new car market continues its upward trajectory, with a growing influx of automotive brands set to enter the local landscape over the next 12 months. Leading this surge is a clear industry-wide shift towards electrification, as a wave of electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid options are poised to hit showrooms across the country. At the forefront of this momentum is a notable development from Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. In a bold move to strengthen its EV credentials, Mitsubishi has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Foxtron Vehicle Technologies, a Taiwanese electric vehicle manufacturer backed by tech giant Foxconn. This strategic alliance aims to co-develop and launch a new electric vehicle model tailored specifically for the New Zealand and Australian markets

A Farewell to Ian Lovelace

by Antonella Abbate • 16 June 2025
LOVELACE, Ian Charles

Apology for April Fool’s Day Joke – The “Scania Ute”

by Antonella Abbate • 11 June 2025
We’d like to come clean… The “Scania Ute” is, unfortunately, not a real product—yet! This concept was part of an April Fool’s Day joke. While we know the idea of a heavy-duty Scania truck combined with a ute bed and powered by our iconic V8 engine might sound like a dream come true, it was all in good fun. We apologise if this caused any confusion or got your hopes (or engines) running a little too fast.  Thanks for being such great sports, and who knows? Maybe one day…