Volvo Group Australia has appointed former Mack and Volvo executive Gary Bone to the role of vice-president of Mack Trucks in Australia.
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All systems go for Croner and Quon 8-wheeler
Senior Volvo Group Australia (VGA) executivees have confirmed that the Australian introduction of new UD Croner and Quon 8x4 models will go ahead as planned despite the startling announcement in late December of a ‘strategic alliance’ that will see Isuzu acquire UD in its entirety.
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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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Quality the Key for UD Croner
The UD Croner is just one example of Thailand’s evolvement as an automotive manufacturing nation.
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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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Analysis: Kenworth keeps crown but Swedes keep coming
Heavy-duty market leader stays ahead despite challenges
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TOKYO MOTOR SHOW PREVIEWS TOMORROWS TRANSPORT
If you ever want to see the automotive future through concepts real or imagined, head to the Tokyo Motor Show for a few hours on a weekend when the masses merge to see anything and everything even remotely linked to tomorrow’s transport
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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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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Fuso eCanter test drive
Here’s our video report after driving the urban specialist in and around Melbourne
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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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