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FIRST DRIVE – FUSO’S SILENT PARTNER -THE eCANTER

October 11, 2019

A day at the wheel of Fuso’s new eCanter electric truck has given us an incredible insight into how city delivery work might like in the next five to ten years, with a lot less […]

BATTLE FOR HEAVY DUTY SUPREMACY AS TRUCK MARKET COOLS A LITTLE

October 8, 2019

The Australian truck market is continuing to record reasonably strong sales results as it enters the final quarter of 2019 but has dropped from last year’s record highs. While not matching last year’s record mark, […]

NEW TRANSPORT & TRUCKING OUT NOW

October 1, 2019

In this issue of Transport & Trucking we take a look at one of the USA’s leading trucking companies, C.R England and how it drills down into the smallest details of its operation to achieve […]

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS AUSTRALIAN MADE VOLVOS AND MACKS

September 26, 2019

Volvo Group has been highlighted in a video series showcasing local manufacturing. The video series, produced by produced by Australian Made is entitled ‘Australian Makers’, and in this case it focusses on the maker’s two […]

SCANIA’ NEW AXL AUTONOMOUS CONCEPT BREAKS COVER

September 24, 2019

In the latest shots in the autonomous vehicle arms race Scania has revealed what it is claiming is another milestone in the development of self-driving heavy vehicles, a group of its experts in varying fields […]

PEUGEOT ADDS TO ITS AUSTRALIAN LCV LINE UP

September 25, 2019

French maker Peugeot will continue its re entry to the light commercial vehicle market with the imminent arrival of its small Partner and large Boxer vans, which arrive to join the previously launched Expert. The […]

VW SAYS ALL FOR ONE WITH CRAFTER 4MOTION

August 12, 2019

Volkswagen has launched an all-wheel drive version of its latest Crafter large van range. VW says the Crafter 4MOTION, is now on sale priced from $57,590 plus on-roads, adding a $4500 premium to the normal […]

RENAULT REIGNITES THE RIGHT FORMULA FOR TRAFIC MID-SIZE VAN

August 6, 2019

Renault Australia has announced a new version of its Trafic Formula Edition, rebooted for 2019 with racy red F1-style detailing, a stand-out appearance, and additional list of standard kit. the Trafic Formula Edition will be […]

FORD ADDS A BIT OF SPORT TO RANGER LINE UP

July 9, 2019

Ford has announced a new variant of its popular Ranger ute with the introduction of the Ranger Sport which the company says boasts a distinctive look and higher equipment upgrades. Ford says the Ranger Sport […]

RENAULT GIVES TRAFIC SOME EXTRA JAM

April 30, 2019

With things hotting up in the medium van market thanks to the imminent arrival of Toyota’s new HiAce as well as the arrival of the new Peugeot Expert, the other French car maker, Renault has […]

RENAULT FLEXS ITS ELECTRIC VAN MUSCLES

April 23, 2019

Renault has unveiled an experimental electric and connected light commercial van (LCV) which it claims is both compact and agile and was created for sustainable mobility and delivery efficiency in urban areas. Renault says it […]

EXPERT OPINION – PEUGEOT LAUNCHES BACK INTO AUSTRALIAN VAN MARKET

April 20, 2019

Peugeot is back in the light commercial vehicle game in Australia with the announcement that it is relaunching the Expert mid size van range and its Partner small van and Boxer big van ranges in […]

TOYOTA REVEALS PRICING OF UPCOMING NEW HIACE

April 20, 2019

Toyota has announced the pricing for its all-new HiAce models due down under mid year, with the Japanese auto giant claiming it will offer value for money along with powerful and efficient new engines, comprehensive […]

RNM SURVEY REVEALS AUSSIE BUSINESS SCEPTICAL OF ELECTRIC

March 4, 2019

The global Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance has revealed the results of a global business survey which highlights a strong demand for electric and autonomous fleets as e-commerce drives change but that Australian businesses are sceptical of the […]

RIVIAN GARNERS MAJOR SUPPORT FOR ITS ELECTRIC VANS AND PICKUPS

October 15, 2019

US electric commercial vehicle start up, Rivian, has gained the attention of Wall Street despite the fact that it is still only a private company. Rivian was valued at about $3.5 billion [...]

DOING THE HEAVY LIFTING AS PACCAR PLANT EXPANSION CONTINUES

October 15, 2019

Paccar Australia has hit a milestone in its $37 million Bayswater plant expansion with the delivery of a one-of-a-kind V-type double girder crane last week. Measuring 20 metres in length, with dual-hoists [...]

SCANIA ADDS ANOTHER RENEWABLE FUEL SOLUTION

October 14, 2019

Scania has announced it has signed another memorandum of understanding with a supplier to bring greater access for its truck and bus customers to low-emission alternative and renewable fuels. The campany announced [...]

ATA CALLS FOR MANDATORY AEB ON ALL TRUCKS

October 11, 2019

The Australian Trucking Association has called on the Federal Government to make advanced braking technology mandatory on all new trucks in Australia. ATA CEO, Ben Maguire made the call while releasing the Assocasition’s response [...]

GOLD COAST COMPANY REVOLUTIONISES COLD CHAIN TEMP TRACKING

October 9, 2019

A Gold Coast company has revealed what it is claiming to be a world first temperature tracking technology, which will improve standards and practices for the transport and storage of refrigerated food [...]

CUMMINS AND HYUNDAI INK JOINT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

October 8, 2019

Korean based car and truck maker Hyundai has announced it is entering an agreement with US commercial vehicle engine specialist Cummins to evaluate opportunities to collaboratively develop and commercialise electric and fuel-cell [...]

SCANIA HIRES NEW NATIONAL FLEET SALES MANAGER

October 7, 2019

Scania Australia has announced that it has hired a new national fleet sales manager with Mark ten Broeke returning to Scania Australia after a seven-year away. ten Broeke will be based in [...]

TRUCKIES’ PLEA TO DRIVERS TO NOT DRIVE TIRED THIS LONG WEEKEND

October 7, 2019

As the long weekend in many states winds down the good people at National Transport Insurance (NTI) have reminded drivers in states enjoying the extra holiday not to drive tired, with data [...]