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Iveco ACCO goes electric!

September 20, 2018

The Iveco ACCO is not a machine that is normally associated with cutting-edge tech. But the tried and true Aussie-built offering is suddenly at the forefront of the electric vehicle revolution! Iveco has just confirmed […]

MAN hands over first electric-drive trucks

September 17, 2018

Parent company, Volkswagen Group, has made no secret of the fact that it sees electric propulsion as the core of its future. That strategy is now starting to flow through to Volkswagen’s truck brands – […]

Iveco Australia hosts important visitor

September 17, 2018

The Iveco story in Australia continues to grow and evolve with the Italian brand about to further expand local truck manufacturing at their Melbourne facility. The increasingly popular brand has just hosted a VIP – […]

Big boost for Toyota/Kenworth Hydrogen Truck

September 17, 2018

Toyota has been championing hydrogen fuel cell technology and already has fuel cell cars available in several markets. The Japanese brand has also been looking at opportunities around fitting the clean energy tech to urban […]

Safety expert endorses truck driver assist tech

September 17, 2018

Choosing a safer truck with driver assist technology might not be a given for a truck purchaser. There’s a lot to consider, not the least the potential extra outlay of running more modern trucks with […]

New electric buses heading soon to South America

September 17, 2018

Australian operators still appear to be adopting a wait and see approach in regards to electric buses. That’s despite the widespread use of electric power in cities across Europe, as well as in China and […]

Register now for Western Star Show n Shine 2018

September 17, 2018

Owners of Western Star Trucks are now invited to submit their registration for Western Star’s 2018 Show n Shine. Set to be held in Toowoomba on the afternoon/evening of the 17th of November, the event […]

Hyundai Trucks tease fuel cell electric truck

September 14, 2018

Hyundai Trucks look set to make a bigger impact in the global heavy truck market in coming year. The South Korean brand recently completed an autonomous truck trial and now comes confirmation a fuel cell powered […]

Volvo Trucks show their Truck of the Future

September 13, 2018

Could this be what the future of road transport looks like? Volvo Trucks reckon it could be. The Swedish truck manufacturer say the above image shows what our autonomous, electric future might look like. The […]

141 bus order for Iveco in Belgium

September 12, 2018

Iveco might be known primarily for its trucks, especially here in Australia, however the Italian manufacturer is also a huge player in the international bus market. In particular, Iveco specialises in the supply of city […]

NatRoad calls for change to two-up fatigue law

September 12, 2018

NatRoad say they’re disappointed proposed changes to two-up fatigue laws were shot down by the State and Territory Governments. The National Transport Commission (NTC) recommended a change to the current law around transitioning from a […]

Walmart splashes the cash to attract truck drivers

September 11, 2018

We might know Walmart for those crazy Walmart shopper photos that appear regularly on social media, however that doesn’t take away from the success of the retail chain. There have long been rumours that it’s […]

Volvo Trucks pays tribute to U.S. truck drivers

September 11, 2018

The U.S. road transport industry is paying tribute to the nation’s hardworking truck drivers this week. National Truck Driver Appreciation Week runs until Saturday with the American Trucking Associations event looking to give U.S. truck […]

New South Coast NSW presence for Penske

September 11, 2018

Penske Commercial Vehicles has welcomed the appointment of Dwyers Truck Centre as a new dealership for Western Star Trucks, MAN Truck & Bus, and Dennis Eagle brands. The well-known truck dealership has locations in Nowra […]

Income up for Navistar in third-quarter 2018

September 7, 2018

The good times roll on for truck manufacturers with Navistar being the latest to report healthy financial figures. The parent company of International Trucks, IC Bus, as well as defence vehicles and powertrain divisions, Navistar […]

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Heavy Vehicles Podcast 0138

September 20, 2018

This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: Stability Control confirmed for new Hino truck MAN hands over first electric-drive trucks Register now for Western Star Show n Shine 2018 Safety expert […]

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Heavy Vehicles Podcast 0137

September 13, 2018

This week on the Heavy Vehicles Truck/Bus News Wrap we cover: Hino considering XL Series for Australia NatRoad calls for change to two-up fatigue law Walmart splashes the cash to attract truck drivers New South […]

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