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Justin Whitford parts ways with Daimler Truck and Bus Daimler Truck and Bus Australia Pacific has announced that Justin Whitford has departed the company to take up a new business opportunity outside the industry. Mr Whitford most recently served in the role of Director for Fuso Truck and Bus Australia. “I would like to thank Justin for his time at ...

Volvo Trucks North America is introducing the next generation of its Turbo Compound technology, providing up to an additional 3 percent improvement in fuel efficiency over the current 13-litre Turbo Compound engine, the D13TC. This new engine delivers up to 11 percent fuel savings overall compared to model-year 2015 trucks. Other improvements include enhanced efficiency over a wider range of ...

 What comes after Diesel? – Words by Ed Higginson At PowerTorque, our aim is to provide insight into technologies that will affect truck operators in the future. That helps you plan the present and, as an increasing list of trucks hit the road using some form of alternative fuel, understand the future of truck operation which is evolving faster than ...

Held at Isuzu Australia Limited (IAL)’s purpose-built training facility in Truganina, Victoria, this year’s National Technical Skills Competition saw the best Isuzu Trucks technicians from all over the country pit their wits and skills against complex, high-pressured tests, including a written examination. The competition was a close one, with Matthew Radke from Black Truck Sales(Queensland) and Michael Primmer from Winter & Taylor (Victoria) ...

Scania in Australia is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the introduction of its V8 engine with a limited edition of 50 commemorative  R 650 V8 6×4 prime movers, all finished in Ghost White paint with gold V8 detailing. Each vehicle will feature a premium leather-lined cab and will available for delivery early in 2020. “Scania is the sole supplier of V8 ...