Steve Brooks

Truck Reviews

Benz steers along the straight and narrow

Mercedes-Benz has taken steering technology in the Australian truck market to an entirely new level by tapping into autonomous driving science with a system it calls Active Drive Assist, or simply ADA. While the driver still needs to keep at least a light touch on the wheel, ADA will actively steer the truck in its lane but the system’s only fully effective on the best roads. And as we all know, they’re not everywhere
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Evolution of an icon

We knew it was coming and we knew Kenworth would launch it with all the gusto and pomp befitting the brand’s top-selling truck. Even so, the launch of the new K220 cab-over was more than expected, showcasing a tireless warrior transformed with a smart blend of modern features encased in classically Kenworth styling. But after 50 years, is this the last major makeover we’ll see for the iconic K-series?
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Fusos breakthrough – Fuso Shogun B-double road test

With all the latest mechanical and technological goodies from Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz playbook, Fuso’s 510hp Shogun is in a league of its own. It is, quite simply, the most powerful and most appealing powertrain in the Japanese heavy-duty class. But don’t go thinking Fuso’s new flagship is a bargain Benz. It most certainly is not and, in the cab, an inferior interior proves it
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Anthem in Tune – Mack Anthem road test

It’s hard to think of a new truck design creating more diverse opinions than Mack’s Anthem. Those who like the look, seem to like it quietly. Those who don’t, tend to dislike it loudly. Whatever the opinion, though, a recent linehaul B-double run highlighted a Mack with impressive handling and road manners, and a fortified 13-litre engine with a distinct willingness to bite harder and dig deeper.
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Great eight Scania makes the grade

A few hours was initially enough to suggest that Scania’s new R770 flagship is something special. But, of course, it takes far more than a short trial run to measure the merit of any truck and, to Scania Australia’s considerable credit, there wasn’t a moment’s hesitation in handing over the world’s most powerful production truck for a few days of linehaul B-double work. And as expected, the big Swede did not disappoint. Not one bit!
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Isuzu laments missing link

Despite dominating the Australian truck market for more than 30 years, Isuzu Australia insiders still yearn for a model capable of adding heavy-duty leadership to its light and medium-duty mantles. However, it continues to be a long and frustrating wait as operations chief Andrew Harbison reveals in this frank interview
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