Steve Brooks

Quest for UD Croner

The upcoming launch of UD’s Thai-built Croner marks the culmination of a remarkable development program driven as much by commercial necessity as engineering initiative. More to the point though, it graphically illustrates Volvo Group’s inherent ability and acute willingness to draw on diverse global platforms to satisfy the demands of a particular market. In this case, a particularly demanding market. Ours!
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Electric Avenue

While contemptuous politicians might think it clever to carry a lump of coal into parliament, the raw reality is that fossil fuels are increasingly on the nose with urban society. Fortunately, some of the world’s leading automotive corporations are taking great strides in development of clean energy, not least the giant Daimler Corporation with potential game-changers like Fuso’s electric eCanter
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EXCLUSIVE: VOLVO TESTS TURBO-COMPOUND ENGINE DOWN UNDER

As the leading supplier of heavy-duty trucks to the Australian market, Volvo Group Australia – Volvo, Mack and UD – has every reason to feel pumped and positive. What’s more, and despite a decidedly trite ‘cone of silence’ on new product initiatives, there’s plenty happening behind the scenes to keep the ball rolling. The ball, however, appears to be rolling smoother for some than others
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ANALYSIS: TICs Fine Messe

Contentious plans by the Truck Industry Council (TIC) to run its own truck show in Melbourne in 2021, and stifle Brisbane’s historical standing as the premier trucking event on the Australian calendar, appear to be already striking dissension and discord among potential exhibitors.
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