Following the COVID-induced slowdown of last year, it’s full steam ahead for Kenworth and DAF dealer Brown and Hurley’s Gold Coast dealership in 2021. Read more
SG Fleet acquistion to create $2.5B company
The Australian and New Zealand businesses of LeasePlan are set to be acquired by SG Fleet, the fleet management and leasing specialist has announced. Read more
Carroll Group buys first Kenworth
A stunningly presented pre-owned Kenworth T409SAR has found a new home with Yatala (QLD) based company Carroll Group Australia. Read more
TNT consolidated into new FedEx Express Australia
FedEx Express will combine TNT freight services into one company known as FedEx Express Australia. Read more
Renault Trucks targets younger demographic with video game test drive
For the first time in the heavy goods vehicle sector, French manufacturer Renault Trucks will present one of its vehicles in the Euro Truck Simulator 2 video game as part of a virtual driving experience. Read more
Volvo announces long term partnership with US-based self-driving company
Volvo Autonomous Solutions has partnered with Aurora to jointly develop globally leading autonomous transport solutions at scale.
New report verifies link between vehicle standards and safety performance
Operators who effectively maintain their vehicles are less likely to be involved in an incident according to de-identified critical road crash data shared in a report by insurer NTI and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR). Read more
Safety advocate accepts presidency
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has welcomed the appointment of Rod Hannifey, who is now President of the National Road Freighters Association (NRFA).
Fuso’s all-electric eCanter launches in Australia
The launch this week of the first Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) all-electric truck available in Australia heralds a new age of electric mobility in Australian cities. Read more
Tesla joins industry in questioning Australian truck dimensions
Calls made by Tesla for Australia to ease its vehicle-size limits has reignited the debate around truck regulations with fears they will prohibit uptake of imported low-emission commercial vehicles. Read more