
VOLVO MARCHES OUT ITS PLATOON
Volvo has put its connective technology to the test with a three-truck convoy on a 12-mile stretch of California’s busy 110 Freeway using the European maker’s new ‘platoon’ concept. Held last week, the trial was […]
Volvo has put its connective technology to the test with a three-truck convoy on a 12-mile stretch of California’s busy 110 Freeway using the European maker’s new ‘platoon’ concept. Held last week, the trial was […]
The state of the American market has hit Navistar with a net loss of US$62 million in the first quarter of the year. Revenue was down by 6 per cent year on year, pulling in […]
Volvo’s fully autonomous truck is the first in the world to be tested in operations deep underground in the Kristineberg Mine. The self-driving truck is part of a development project aimed at improving the transport […]
Although the Truck Industry Council will have you think otherwise, the market remains in good shape despite a slight dip on February 2016 sales. Last month saw 2,227 units sold with growth in the light […]
Like many of its counterparts, Volvo North America is pushing new connected services to increase efficiency and reduce downtime through remote program. The technology uses factory fitted telematics hardware and allows operators to update software […]
Paccar’s financial service arm, PacLease has added four new franchises in NSW to take its Australian total to 10. PacLease offers Kenworth and DAF brand rental and lease vehicles and customised contract maintenance plans for […]
Volkswagen trucks has confirmed it’s on the look for a new partnership to help make gains in China, adding to its existing deal with Hong Kong’s Sinotruck, while in America the deal with Navistar is […]
Swedish truck and bus maker Scania has launched a new suite of digitally connected services, known as Scania One. The new platform comes as the brand celebrates a quarter of a million vehicles using connectivity […]
Mercedes-Benz ute concept, the X-Class has been brought to Australian soil for promotion activities including a series of photo shoots which placed the vehicle in typical Australian settings. Meanwhile, our friends across the Pacific are […]
At the recent Renault Trafic Crew launch T&BN was also given the chance to sample the latest versions of the Renault small van, the Kangoo, which is now available with a 1.2 litre turbocharged petrol […]
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