German manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has revealed its latest generation 13-litre engine in Europe with claims that it will deliver a fuel economy challenge of up to three per cent. Brashly and confidently Benz announced the new engine as an […]
Swedish manufacturer Volvo has said it plans to use its factory in India to build buses for export back to its developed markets in Europe. “We plan to use India for manufacturing buses to sell in Europe,” Volvo Buses […]
According to US business magazine Forbes, American heavy truck brand, Navistar is rumoured to be interested in establishing a joint venture partnership with General Motors. The rumour follows GM’s announcement last month that Chevrolet will […]
In our new bigger Transport and Trucking Today June/July issue we feature a full rundown on the recent Brisbane Truck Show, the futuristic Freightliner Autonomous Truck, The US Supertruck program, new light commercial vans from […]
A QUT-led workplace intervention program which saw a 15 per cent drop in drivers self-reporting their BMI as obese, has apparently helped truckies eat healthier, exercise more and lose weight. Health promotion expert Dr Marguerite […]
Volvo Trucks has launched a new reality TV show with Swedish-American songstress Mapei that will see the artist accompany a truck driver on a nine-day road trip through Europe. Part of a marketing campaign to […]
Penske Truck Rental has opened its third truck rental and full-service leasing office in Sydney as the company looks to forge ahead with their Australian expansion. The new office reaffirms Penske’s commitment to convenience for […]
The improving US economy and better terms of trade are clearly fuelling better times at Navistar with the announcement that the US maker has opened a new comprehensive and Hot on the heels of announcing […]
It seems the more things change the more they stay the same! According to the Wall St Journal General Motors is set to re-ignite its relationship with Isuzu trucks almost a decade after it divested […]
A newly-released report from the Australian Trucking Association has indicated quad road trains are now approved for use in South Australia and on sections of the Stuart and Olympic Dam highways. South Australian Transport Minister […]
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