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Month: August 2016

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CUMMINS LOSES OUT TO DETROIT

August 30, 2016 Jon Thomson

Penske Power Systems has announced a huge coup by revealing long time Cummins executive Sean McLean has been appointed as director of On-Highway focusing on the Detroit and Allison brands. McLean takes over the role […]

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VOLVO TRUCK SHATTERS WORLD SPEED RECORD

August 30, 2016 Jon Thomson

Volvo Trucks’ has claimed some major speed records for trucks in both the 500 and 1000 metre standing start categories, using a truck it calls the ‘Iron Knight’ The Iron Knight claimed the records, you […]

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TROUBLED TRANSPORT GIANT GOES INTO ADMINISTRATION

August 30, 2016 Jon Thomson

The trouble McAleese Group was dealt a major blow this morning with administrators McGrath Nicol posting a notice that the Group was being placed into voluntary administration including its wholly owned subsidiaries, except Sunshine Refuellers. […]

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HOW SWEDE IT IS – NEW SCANIA DEBUTS IN PARIS

August 29, 2016 Jon Thomson

Swedish manufacturer Scania has unveiled its next-generation truck range in Paris with a new cab design along with the latest integrated technology. A decade in the making the new Scania heavy hitter is the result […]

Scania ups the safety game
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SCANIA UPS THE SAFETY GAME WITH SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS

August 22, 2016 Jon Thomson

Swedish truck maker Scania has revealed its next generation truck will be fitted with side curtain airbags to protect the driver in a rollover. In a world first, the side curtain airbags will be fitted […]

NHVR releases five year blueprint
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NVHR OUTLINES FIVE YEAR BLUEPRINT

August 22, 2016 Jon Thomson

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has released a five-year plan with a focus on creating a safer, more proactive and compliant trucking industry. According to transport and infrastructure minister Darren Chester, the NVHR’s plan links […]

Uber buys autonomous truck start up
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UBER BUYS AUTONOMOUS TRUCK START-UP

August 22, 2016 Jon Thomson

Ride-sharing giant Uber has continued to invest in self-driving vehicles with its latest acquisition, Otto. Otto is a start-up focussed on developing self-driving trucks with technology that can be retro-fitted to existing models, backed by […]

Easymile EZ10
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SELF-DRIVING BUSES HIT HELSINKI ROADS

August 22, 2016 Jon Thomson

A trial of self-driving buses on public roads is taking place in Helsinki following a successful pilot on closed roads. Two electric Easymile EZ-10 buses are being tested over a one-month period in the southern […]

ATA calls for rego labels to be scrapped
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ATA CALLS FOR TRUCK REGO LABELS TO BE SCRAPPED

August 22, 2016 Jon Thomson

The Australian Trucking Association is calling for the abolishment of truck registration labels and the introduction of a monthly registration fee. CEO of the ATA, Christopher Melham believes other states should follow Western Australia’s lead, […]

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INTERNATIONAL-IVECO AUSTRALIAN DISTRIBUTION ARRANGEMENT NOT FAR AWAY

August 15, 2016 Jon Thomson

Despite not being able to totally confirm the marriage it seems the inevitable will come to fruition in the next few weeks with the announcement that Iveco will become the Australian distributor for International in […]

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