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TRANSPORT & TRUCKING AUSTRALIA – LATEST ISSUE OUT NOW

January 11, 2022

In this issue we have a bunch of interesting yarns for you to consume over the holidays, starting with the mighty Scania 770hp V8, which we road test on a tough run up the hills […]

VIDEO REVIEW – MACK ANTHEM

November 9, 2021

In our latest video review we take a look at Mack’s Anthem – the famous Bulldog’s ticket back into the line haul game and the first full stand up cab for the referred brand. We […]

TRANSPORT & TRUCKING AUSTRALIA – LATEST ISSUE OUT NOW

September 23, 2021

In this issue we have a full rundown of Volvo’s completely updated range of trucks with road tests of the flagship FH16 Globetrotter on a run from Karratha to Broome as well as a test […]

VIDEO REVIEW – MERCEDES BENZ ACTROS

September 15, 2021

In our latest video review we drive the latest generation Mercedes Benz Actros in a 1000 km road test, finding out what makes the updated Benz tick, from its extensive safety package to its new […]

VIDEO REVIEW – MERCEDES BENZ UNIMOG

September 13, 2021

That’s not a 4WD , this is a 4WD! With all due respect to Hoges and his famous utterances about muggers and knives we’ve put together a video review of the daddy of them all […]

HOME ON THE RANGER – FORD LIFTS THE COVERS ON ITS IMPORTANT NEW UTE

November 30, 2021

Ford has taken the covers off its much anticipated new Ranger in what will be a vital new model for the Blue Oval and one that is sure to give Toyota’s HiLux a run for […]

PEUGEOT RE JIGS COMMERCIAL LINE UP FOR 2022

October 13, 2021

Local Peugeot Distributor Inchcape has announced it is gearing up to update its LCV range for 2022. The famous French brand has been in and out of the light commercial market in Australia over the […]

FORD REVEALS E-TRANSIT SET TO PLUG INTO AUSSIE MARKET MID NEXT YEAR

October 5, 2021

Ford Australia has announced an ambitious electrification strategy that it says will give local customers the choice of at least five new Ford electrified vehicles by the end of 2024 including the new Ford E-Transit, which it claims will accelerate the Blue Oval’s domestic EV […]

HYUNDAI UNLOADS iLOAD WITH NEW STARIA-LOAD VAN

September 21, 2021

Hyundai’s play on using the same small ‘i’ nomenclature that Apple popularised with its gadgets, appears to be on the way out, with the company dropping the iLoad badge on its van range, replacing it […]

TOYOTA SLIPS A HIACE UPDATE INTO THE MIX

August 9, 2021

Toyota has announced it has updated its market leading HiAce van, with the company saying it will bring added technology and comfort as well as convenience features, along with offering a streamlined choice for customers. […]

LDV ADDS MORE TO POPULAR G10 VAN

July 21, 2021

LDV is proving one of the success stories of the light commercial market in Australia with. Its first half sales figures registering a 127 per cent increase on the same period in 2020. LDV’s light […]

HYUNDAI’S FIRST UTE BREAKS COVER

April 22, 2021

Anyone thinking Hyundai’s first foray into the ute market will see the Korean maker deliver a rival for Toyota’s HiLux or Ford’s Ranger will be a long way from the mark, with the company unveiling […]

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MITSUBISHI EXPRESS VAN CRASHES TO SHOCK ZERO ANCAP RATING

March 3, 2021

Australia’s independent vehicle crash safety authority, ANCAP has shocked the Australian van market, and probably Mitsubishi executives, by announcing its first ever zero star safety rating, giving the honour to Mitsubishi’s Express van. The Mitsubishi […]

VOLKSWAGEN REBOOTS TRANSPORTER WITH VERSION 6.1

February 15, 2021

Volkswagen has released a new and significantly upgraded version of its popular Transport T6, which it has dubbed the ‘6.1’ generation, with an array of updated equipment and new variants, including the return of a […]

IVECO TO HARVEST ITS OWN PATCH AFTER SEPARATION FROM CNH INDUSTRIAL

January 13, 2022

It’s a marriage that probably, in hindsight should never have happened and was doomed from the start but on the 3rd of January it was officially ended. We [...]

PACCAR DISPLAYS HIGH TECH SIDE AT 2022 CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW

January 11, 2022

The annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas has been the place where new electronic gadgetry and innovation would be showcased by high tech manufacturers. Computers, smart watches, [...]

DAKAR SCANIA TAKES A PUNCH IN ITS INTERNATIONAL NOSE

January 11, 2022

In one of the biggest and fastest truck crashes in the 42 year history of the tough Dakar Rally, the Dakarspeed team of Dutch driver, Maurik Van [...]

TRANSPORT & TRUCKING AUSTRALIA – LATEST ISSUE OUT NOW

January 11, 2022

In this issue we have a bunch of interesting yarns for you to consume over the holidays, starting with the mighty Scania 770hp V8, which we road test [...]

TRUCK MARKET FALLS JUST SHORT OF BREAKING ALL TIME RECORD

January 6, 2022

In a year again ravaged by Covid and with major supply issues, the Australian truck market pulled off an amazing result in 2021, falling just 225 units short [...]

WA HIRE FLEET PUTS CRONER ON THE ROAD

December 23, 2021

Major WA based truck and bus hire company Fleetspec Hire has added six UD Croner models to its rental fleet of more than 200 vehicles for the drivability [...]

TRP ANNOUNCES NEW STORE IN WEST GOSFORD

December 23, 2021

Paccar Part’s TRP truck parts chain has announced another addition to its Australian network with a new truck and trailer parts store in West Gosford, on the NSW [...]

PROJECTA DELIVERS A JUMP TO JUMP STARTERS

December 23, 2021

Gone are the days when you had to plaintively hold up the jumper leads hoping that a Good Samaritan fellow motorist would stop and give you the benefit of [...]

IRIZAR ANNOUNCES KEY SALES APPOINTMENT

January 11, 2022

Irizar Asia Pacific, has announced it has appointed experienced commercial vehicle executive, George Stavrinou, to the role of sales manager for Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and Western Australia. Stavrinou joins the Irizar team having previously spent seven years [...]

CAPITAL IDEA – SCANIA SAVES FUEL FOR TRANSPORT CANBERRA

December 7, 2021

Scania is claiming it is driving down operating costs and emissions for bus operator Transport Canberra, using its ‘industry-leading optimisation program’, known as Ecolution. Scania says the tailor-made partnership for the sustainability of bus operator businesses across Australia [...]

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TRANSPORT & TRUCKING AUSTRALIA – LATEST ISSUE OUT NOW

VIDEO REVIEW – MACK ANTHEM

TRANSPORT & TRUCKING AUSTRALIA – LATEST ISSUE OUT NOW

VIDEO REVIEW – MERCEDES BENZ ACTROS

VIDEO REVIEW – MERCEDES BENZ UNIMOG

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HOME ON THE RANGER – FORD LIFTS THE COVERS ON ITS IMPORTANT NEW UTE

PEUGEOT RE JIGS COMMERCIAL LINE UP FOR 2022

FORD REVEALS E-TRANSIT SET TO PLUG INTO AUSSIE MARKET MID NEXT YEAR

HYUNDAI UNLOADS iLOAD WITH NEW STARIA-LOAD VAN

TOYOTA SLIPS A HIACE UPDATE INTO THE MIX

LDV ADDS MORE TO POPULAR G10 VAN

HYUNDAI’S FIRST UTE BREAKS COVER

MITSUBISHI EXPRESS VAN CRASHES TO SHOCK ZERO ANCAP RATING

VOLKSWAGEN REBOOTS TRANSPORTER WITH VERSION 6.1

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IVECO TO HARVEST ITS OWN PATCH AFTER SEPARATION FROM CNH INDUSTRIAL

PACCAR DISPLAYS HIGH TECH SIDE AT 2022 CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW

DAKAR SCANIA TAKES A PUNCH IN ITS INTERNATIONAL NOSE

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TRUCK MARKET FALLS JUST SHORT OF BREAKING ALL TIME RECORD

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