If Penske Australia & New Zealand’s wide range of exciting truck models wasn’t enough to please the crowds at the Brisbane Truck Show, it decided to showcase a special treat to thrill any vehicle lover. Nestled within Penske’s stand filled with award-winning Western Star models and innovative MAN trucks was a unique endurance racing car that showcased the company’s global outreach.
On hand at Penske’s Brisbane Truck Show stand was Penske Australia & New Zealand managing director Hamish Christie-Johnston – combine the trucks with the cutting-edge Porsche 963 show car designed for endurance racing and it was little wonder that Hamish and his team were kept busy during the four day event.
“From commercial vehicles and power systems to motorsports – competing, improving and winning is in Penske’s DNA,” Christie-Johnston said.
“We constantly strive to improve on the racetrack and in business. And just like Penske’s commitment to racing, our commitment to our customers is driven by excellence. We go the extra mile to overcome challenges and deliver outstanding results. That’s the power of Penske.”
While the innovative Le Mans Daytona hybrid (LMDh) racer car may have stolen plenty of attention, many eyes still took their time to inspect the award-winning Western Star X-Series truck as well as MAN’s truck generation.
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As a winner of the 2024 Truck of the Year Australasia award, the Western Star X-Series features an advanced safety package, a powerful integrated driveline, the legendary Star durability and impressive driver comfort.
Alongside the versatile 47X that comes with a short, sloped bonnet to yield payload flexibility, the Australian and New Zealand exclusive 48X was also a hit while at the show for Western Star.
On the MAN side, a new release was the talk of the town as the brand unveiled the MAN Individual Lion S model. Boasting great efficiency and economy features, optimised uptime and excellent driver fit, the update to MAN’s truck generation created a buzz.
“We were proud to bring the all-new Individual Lion S to the Brisbane Truck Show, the first time it was seen in Australia,” Penske Australia & New Zealand executive general manager of on-highway Craig Lee said.
“Combining breathtaking design with supreme driving comfort, the Lion S has a sporty racing finish, a dynamic carbon trim with red highlights and an array of stylish elements.”
The MAN TGS 26.540 was a strong feature of the stand, highlighting MAN’s generous GM cab and flexible TN cab varieties on offer. In a partnership with Viva Energy, all six Western Star and MAN trucks on Penske’s stand were powered by renewable diesel in a glimpse into the future, while the Detroit brand was represented via the Detroit Plaza that allowed many at the show to enjoy the bubbling atmosphere.
It all capped off a successful period for Penske in the local market after it was recently appointed as a strategic partner with Toll Group. Having worked through the tender process to understand Toll’s needs, Christie-Johnston said he was excited to have secured another partnership with a major Australian operator.
“Across Penske, we seek deep relationships with customers who understand that we want to partner with them. Through those deep relationships, we can ensure we match the right people and products with the right partners to deliver outstanding outcomes,” he said.
“At Penske, we recognise that our people are at the heart of everything we do. It’s the expertise and dedication of our staff that bring innovative solutions to life.
“Whether on the racetrack or in business, our commitment to our customers is driven by excellence. We’ll always go the extra mile to overcome challenges and to make a difference. It’s our purpose and it’s what Penske stands for.”
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