Test Drive
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Fuso Heavy
The new heavy duty range from Fuso sports a new driveline and a new look. Tim Giles takes the new models for a short spin and looks into the new technology available.
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Freightliner Argosy
The dramatic new grille on the new Argosy may be the most obvious change in the new model, but Prime Mover takes the new Freightliner cabover out on the highway to see what else has changed.
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Scania R 730
With 730hp available on tap, Tim Giles takes the new top power Scania through the Northern Territory and Queensland to see how the truck performs at a heavy tonnage.
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Isuzu FVR 1000
Isuzu’s FVR 1000 is a good solid working truck. Tim Giles sees how an Allison automatic gearbox performs on this truck in its natural environment, around the city.
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JAC light duty trucks
The first opportunity to drive the new JAC trucks, which are being introduced in the Australian market from China, took place in New Zealand. Tim Giles took the two new models for a quick drive on the other side of the Tasman.
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Isuzu FRR 600
Tim Giles takes the 2011 Isuzu FRR 600 around Melbourne to see how well the truck performs as a benchmark in this truck market segment.
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Kenworth K200
In a Prime Mover exclusive, Tim Giles is the first journalist to drive the new Kenworth flagship, the K 200, the latest in a long line of top-selling models.
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Volvo FH 16 700
The most powerful production prime mover available on the Australian truck market is the Volvo FH 16 700. Tim Giles takes one of these flagship trucks for a trip down the Hume Highway.
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Mack Trident
With the introduction of the M-drive, Mack now has a fast changing reliable and responsive automated manual transmission to take the brand into the future of trucking here in Australia. Tim Giles put the latest Mack Trident to the test.
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Isuzu NPR 300
The Isuzu NPR has become the default light duty urban distribution vehicle. Tim Giles takes the latest Euro 5 version of this industry stalwart for a spin around Melbourne’s CBD.
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Scania Fuel Duel
What do you get when you run two identical Scania B-doubles down the Hume, one at 100km/h and one at 90km/h? A number of benefits that might just make a big difference to the bottom line!
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Volvo Tour De Force 2011
Volvo Trucks Australia has put its model range on the road with Tour De Force 2011 covering Australia, led by flagship truck the FH16 700 and visiting dealerships in many areas.
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