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MACK SAYS ELECTRICITY IS THE FUTURE OF WASTE IN US

April 30, 2018 Jon Thomson

In line with the other Volvo Group brands which have already declared a future electric design path Mack has announced that it will produce a fully electric refuse truck next year. The Bulldog brand made […]

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ISUZU UPGRADES D-MAX AND MU-X

April 30, 2018 Jon Thomson

Transport & Trucking Australia editor Allan Whiting went along to the launch of the upgraded Isuzu D-MAX and M-UX and found out what the diesel ute/SUV maker has done to the new models. Isuzu Ute […]

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UD PLUGS INTO THUNDER AND WIND FOR INNOVATION ROADMAP

April 27, 2018 Jon Thomson

UD Trucks has this week announced the launch of an innovation roadmap which aims to deliver a variety of solutions for smart logistics. The plan which includes moving to fully-electric and autonomous trucks towards 2030 […]

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PACCAR REPORTS SURGE IN FIRST QUARTER GLOBAL PROFITS

April 26, 2018 Jon Thomson

Paccar has reported its best-ever first quarter global revenue and profits  this week revealing a 65  per cent increase in overall earnings compared with the first quarter in 2017. The company which produces Peterbilt, Kenworth […]

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ELECTRIFICATION HAS A LONGER LEAD TIME SAYS CUMMINS

April 23, 2018 Jon Thomson

Cummins, a company best known for producing diesel engines has told the market it wants it known that its capabilities extend beyond diesel. Julie Furber, executive director of electrification fgor Cummins  said the company intends […]

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NATIONAL TRUCKING INDUSTRY AWARDS RECOGNISE THE INDUSTRY’S FINEST

April 23, 2018 Jon Thomson

The Australian Trucking Association has announced the winners of the 2018 National Trucking Industry Awards. The awards were presented at the ATA’s Sponsors Awards Dinner in Canberra last Friday recognising businesses and individuals who have […]

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COFFS TOWIE TAKES HIGHWAY GUARDIAN AWARD

April 23, 2018 Jon Thomson

A quick acting Coffs Harbour tow truck driver has been awarded the Australian Trucking Association’s highly coveted Bridgestone Bandag Highway Guardian Award – recognising his efforts in saving a woman’s life in January. North Coast […]

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EIGHT AUSSIE/NZ TEAMS TO CONTEST VOLVO SKILL OLYMPIC SEMIS

April 23, 2018 Jon Thomson

Volvo’s annual global competition for technicians and mechanics, VISTA will this week see eight teams from Australia and NZ head to the truck makers HQ in Gothenberg to battle it out against 48 other teams […]

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OPTARE DELIVERS FIRST BUSES FOR BIG WELLINGTON NZ ORDER

April 23, 2018 Jon Thomson

Optare has celebrated the delivery of the first batch of 114 Metrocity buses  for Wellington at a special ceremony at the British High Commission in the country’s capital. Acting British High Commissioner, Helen Smith cut […]

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VW WANTS MAJORITY STAKE IN NAVISTAR

April 17, 2018 Jon Thomson

Volkswagen has said that it is open to buying a majority stake in U.S. truckmaker Navistar “at some point”, as the German automaker prepares its truck business for a possible stock market listing that could […]

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