Industry News

LDV vans launched in Australia

China’s largest automotive manufacturer, Shanghai Automotive Industrial Corporation (SAIC), has officially launched the first cargo van model designed for the Australian marketplace. The LDV V80 will be followed by a number of passenger carriers and cab/chassis models later in 2013.
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Fuso opens new service centre in Geelong

Daimler subsidiary, Fuso Truck and Bus, has officially opened a new Geelong Sales and Service Centre. More than 300 people attended the grand opening - including clients, guests and representatives from Mercedes Benz Australia Pacific, Fuso Australia, local councils and Government authorities.
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Scania’s driver station of the future

According to Swedish truck brand Scania, the truck dashboard of tomorrow will be all about infotainment. In the near future, truck cabs will feature more and more functions and increasingly developed technology, said Anna Selmarker, Scania’s Head of Vehicle Ergonomics.
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Joe Rizzo retires from PACCAR Australia

After 35 years in the business, PACCAR Australia's Managing Director, Joe Rizzo, announced his retirement. He will be departing the company at the end of March - leaving a significant legacy to the commercial road transport industry.
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Linfox orders 55 new Scania trucks

Logistics specialist, Linfox, has ordered 55 new Scania P 440 SCR prime movers, according to the company’s in-house publication, Scania Experience. The trucks will be delivered in the first half of this year and will be used to service a key supermarket contract.
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Western Star Trucks celebrates 30 years in Australia

Western Star Trucks Australia is celebrating 30 years in Australia in 2013. “2013 is a historic year for Western Star as we celebrate our 30 year anniversary of doing business in Australia,” said Star General Manager Marketing, Don Hanson, announcing the release of new products and the roll-out of a special communications program.
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Sargent solidifies Gladstone presence

National fleet services provider, Sargent, has acquired the Gladstone Bridgestone Tyre Centre and established new light commercial vehicle maintenance and glass services in Gladstone, Queensland.
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