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Isuzu Trucks is set to shine

Isuzu Trucks is Set to Shine 

Following recent celebrations of achieving 30 consecutive years of national truck market leadership, Isuzu Trucks is set to shine at the Brisbane Truck Show again this year. Read More

New Scania’s Australia Launch Early Next Year

Just over 18 months will have passed since its global launch when the new Scania’s Australia launches in mid-March next year. This represents quite a quick turnaround, from initial unveiling to Australian model launch, for a European truck manufacturer. The Mercedes Benz Actros new generation was available for five years in Europe before its appearance here.
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Ravaglioli Commercial Vehicle Wireless Mobile Column Lifts

Journey of the Full Restoration

Many have followed the journey of the full restoration of a 1946 International K5 by National Transport Insurance (NTI). The truck was subsequently raffled as a fundraiser for research into Motor Neurone
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Merc Breaking Out

The new-generation Mercedes-Benz trucks coming onto the market see Merc breaking out of being a ‘niche’ truck brand and move into the mainstream. Diesel News drives the first batch release of rigid truck models in the range. They went on display for the first time at the Brisbane Truck Show, and now the selection of rigid models Mercedes-Benz is releasing in the company’s new-generation refresh are available and on the road.
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Truck Show Snapshots

Last week was Brisbane Truck Show, here are the Diesel News’ Truck Show Snapshots, if you couldn’t make to the event.There were unveilings by Scania, UD Trucks, Mercedes Benz, International and Hino. Crowds surged around the new Kenworth T610 and the old school limited edition T900 on the Paccar stand. Freightliner harked back over the 75 years since the founding of the company with a rare 1950 A64-800 ‘Bubblenose’ truck.
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Return of the Volvo BigCab, Eagle Parade and Stacking Signs

At an event during the Brisbane Truck Show weekend, Volvo Trucks showcased its concept FH XXL cab to an invited audience. “We are extremely excited to be introducing the FH XXL cab concept here in Australia,” said Mitch Peden, Vice President of Volvo Truck Australia. “As always, we have been listening closely to our customers and there has been a strong and clear demand for this product.”
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Remain Vigilant

Solving The EWD Riddle

The Australian trucking industry needs someone to solve the EWD riddle. Every time a trucking operator wants to get over yet another regulatory hurdle, they have to put another black box in the cabin.   In
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Remain Vigilant

People Power

Walking around the Brisbane Truck Show reminds me just how much the trucking industry is about the people. It’s not about the trucks, or the trailers, or the goods being transported, it’s about the
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