Articles by Jon Thomson
MASTERS APPRENTICES – GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES TRUCK DRIVING APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
The Morrison Government claims to have cleared the road for a new truck driving apprenticeship scheme which it says will help secure Australia’s economic recovery, following calls from the transport and logistic sector for a […]
YOU’RE THE MAN – GERMAN BRAND SPRUIKING BEST AUSSIE SALES RESULT IN 13 YEARS
MAN has gated early, a couple of weeks before the TIC’s truck sales numbers for 2021 are published and declared it is already celebrating what is its best year in over a decade, saying that […]
NHVR WELCOME NSW MINISTERIAL TRANSPORT APPOINTMENTS
The NHVR says it welcomes the announcement that former NSW Police minister David Elliott has been appointed as NSW minister for transport, as well as the elevation of Natalie Ward to minister for Metropolitan Roads […]
I SEE – VOLVO TESTS ELECTRIC TRUCKS IN THE ARCTIC CIRCLE
Volvo is going all out to ensure its next generation electric trucks will work reliably and dependably in extremely cold conditions revealing an extensive testing program in the Arctic Circle. Many may have experienced their […]
NIKOLA TURNS CORNER WITH FIRST TRUCKS PRODUCED IN US
After months of bad news and difficult times electric truck start up Nikola has announced it has produced two electric test trucks for a Southern California trucking company ahead of full-scale production in 2022. If […]
EMERY TO HEAD UP HINO SALES AND MARKETING
Hino has announced its new vice president for brand and franchise development with the appointment of Richard Emery to the role which has been vacant since Bill Gillespie resigned at the start of 2021. Emery […]
BATTERY ELECTRIC VS HYDROGEN FUEL CELL – THE SCALES ARE EVENLY POISED
FINDING NEW WAYS to power the world’s vehicles has long been a vital component in tackling the climate crisis. When it comes to small passenger vehicles, there is little question that the future lies with […]
TAYLOR FORMS TASK FORCE TO TACKLE ADBLUE SUPPLY ISSUES
TheMinister for Industry, Angus Taylor has announced the establishment of an AdBlue taskforce as industry and government continue to engage in consultation over a fears of a potential AdBlue shortage with current estimates of around […]
RING THAT BELL – DAIMLER TRUCK LAUNCHES ON STOCK MARKET
Daimler Truck has celebrated its first day as a listed company in its own right following its spinoff from parent company Daimler AG. Daimler Truck began trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange on the 10th December, […]
