As with any truck launch, which the whole of the trucking industry is hanging out for, early peeps at what the truck looks like is always welcome, hence here are the first photos of the K220 interior, published on Facebook.
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The Gold Bulldog on the Bonnet
This truck on test is set up exactly as a Mack enthusiast would want it, with the gold bulldog on the bonnet (in this instance, replaced with a black dog to go with the paint job) and this denotes the full Mack proprietary driveline.
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Steady Start to First Quarter Truck Sales
After the record breaking sales figures reported by the Truck industry Council in 2021, there has been a steady start to first quarter truck sales, as reported for March 2022, according to the latest release from the TIC.
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State-of-the-art Electronic Sophistication
Hino have come up with an all new 700 Series range, which has extended the overall range and now includes all of the state-of-the-art electronic sophistication you can throw a stick at. Apart from a full safety suite, there is now a new engine available, at nine litres, and a much improved transmission, a genuine 8×4, plus a refresh of the overall look and feel of the 700 Series.
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A Safety Suite Has Become Vital
The installation of a safety suite has become vital, in the Australian truck market and Hyundai have climbed on board of the multi-faceted electronic safety systems train, in this model.
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13 litre Engines Can Cut the Mustard in Heavy Roles
Volvo is seeking to convince operators that its 13 litre engines can cut the mustard in heavy roles where the big bore engines have traditionally ruled.
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What About Testing Electric Trucks in Australia?
We get plenty of news about electric trucks in Europe and in the USA, but what about testing electric trucks in Australia? Well, alongside the Linfox electric truck trial Volvo also did some testing of its own on another FL Electric to see how fast charging and extreme heat can affect range, battery charging and vehicle performance.
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Looking for the High Power Option
The Mack Superliner has become a popular model in the conventional heavy prime mover market, finding favour with operators looking for the high power option of the 685hp MP10, driving through the M-Drive AMT. The model combines the stability advantages of a traditional conventional with a state-of-the-art transmission capable of handling the heavy stuff.
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Western Star 47X is Heading for Australia
PowerTorque’s US Correspondent, Steve Sturgess reports as another new model from Western Star goes on sale in North America, and the Western Star 47X is heading for Australia later this year.
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Cummins Buy Out Meritor for its Electric Truck Technology
A major shift in driveline manufacturing for zero emission trucks sees Cummins buy out Meritor for its electric truck technology, creating a company capable of supplying a complete electric driveline to truck makers.
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