Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) is targeting the critical regional haul market with its newly released VNR model built at its New River Valley assembly plant in Dublin, Virginia. VTNA’s powertrain manufacturing facility in Hagerstown, Maryland is producing the new VNR's engines and transmissions.
AUB Group has announced the acquisition of a 50% stake in Queensland-based broker LEA Insurance Brokers.
Nominations for the National Trucking Industry Awards 2017 now close on May 5, 5pm. The Australian Trucking Association has extended the time so that all state and territory associations and trucking operators can nominate exceptional members of the trucking industry.
Toyota is adapting its advanced hydrogen fuel-cell technology for use in heavy-duty trucks. The company has scaled-up its proprietary fuel-cell technology from the Mirai passenger car to develop a power source for a 36-tonne semi-trailer.
Australian family owned company Penrite Oil won an award for its Enviro Box solution for safer and more environmentally responsible lubricant dispensing on the same day it revealed this package.
Tesla boss Elon Musk set the Twittersphere alight over the Easter weekend announcing the arrival of an all-electric powered USA Class 8 Semi Truck in September 2017 which he described as "Next Level." "[The]Team has done an amazing job," tweeted Musk.
Volvo Group brand UD Trucks is launching an all-new Quon heavy-duty truck series representing a full model change for the market. UD Trucks says the all-new Quon with associated services will move the brand into a stronger position in the truck industry.
Fuso has released an improved Canter line-up in response to customer feedback. A range of new features has been added to improve driver experience, as well as upgraded seats and interior trim.
Fuso has increased its standard manufacturer’s warranty to five years on all new trucks and Rosa bus models. This makes Fuso the first and only Japanese truck manufacturer in Australia to offer this level of cover as standard.
Five key appointments have been made at Capricorn, Australasia’s largest cooperative in the automotive parts buying industry. These enhance the company’s commitment to provide the highest levels of service to more than 17,000 automotive trade businesses across Australia and New Zealand, Capricorn says.