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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
The Iconic Mack Superliner
There are two parts of the Anthem system which have been introduced with the latest iteration of the iconic Mack Superliner. One is the 36inch sleeper and the other is the electronic architecture in the truck and resulting change evident on the dash board and truck interior. Read more
First Time in a Twin Steer Hino
It has been a long time coming, but the Australian truck market now has a Hino 8×4 with a load sharing suspension, and this was PowerTorque’s first time in a twin steer Hino in Australia and a chance to see how well this model will perform in Aussie conditions. Read more