If it’s true that all good things come to those who wait, then Paccar Australia’s people would be entirely justified in thinking they’ve waited long enough for a DAF with the muscle to rumble
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Prediction confirmed as Cummins to unveil new X15D in Brisbane
As exclusively revealed by OwnerDriver late last year, Cummins has now unwrapped a new big bore, light weight 15-litre engine which will be on display at the 2023 Brisbane Truck Show
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First test drive of Volvo Electric prime movers
VIDEO: OwnerDriver travels to Sweden for an early test drive of Volvo’s new battery/electric FH and FM models, soon to appear on Australian roads
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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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Churn ‘n’ Learn – SRH Milk Haulage
Few freight forms are more time-sensitive or demand more immediacy than milk. But throw in a pandemic with all its operational and commercial challenges, and suddenly there’s an entirely new dimension in moving essential dairy products from farm to fridge. For SRH Milk Haulage principal Scott Harvey and daughter Blair, it means sticking to what you know and adapting quickly when things turn sour
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Kenworth K220 Set to Break Cover
Exclusive spy pics show the forthcoming Kenworth K220 under the cover of darkness ahead of its June launch
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A personal perspective on Jim Cooper AM
Steve Brooks takes a brief look at the life and times of the late Jim Cooper
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Scania R770 talks the torque
Never before in its 50-year history in Australia has Scania been stronger or had more to offer, including the recent deployment of the R770, the world’s most powerful production truck. In this short sample behind the wheel, we find a gentle giant equipped with road manners every bit as impressive as the mountainous muscle
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Stirring times for enduring Eaton
There was a time when arguably the most common component in heavy-duty trucks was the Roadranger gearbox. But then came automation and with trailblazing technology now driving the tempo like never before, Eaton will late next year launch an entirely new automated shifter called the Endurant XD 18-speeder
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