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UD Trucks Quon series at Brisbane Truck Show
The UD Trucks Quon series made its debut at the Brisbane Truck Show last week. The heavy duty truck has a completely new driveline including a globally designed engine and transmission. Vice President – UD Trucks, Jon McLean, said UD Trucks has a reputation for bringing high-performing, strong trucks to the market and these new models are [...]
Cummins’ new addition to its 15-litre line-up, the ISXe5, has been the focus of the biggest field test ever carried out by Cummins in Australia for a new truck engine. The original 15 field test units have accumulated over three million kilometres since mid-2012 in single trailer, B-double and roadtrain applications. The success of the [...]
Continue reading …NTC says Strategic Plan and Work Program supports new era in reform and emerging technology
May 22, 2013 Comments Off
The National Transport Commission (NTC) will continue to focus on improving the productivity, safety and environmental performance of the Australian transport system in a new era that has seen the implementation of historic reforms to the regulatory environment and rapidly emerging technology, according to its latest Strategic Plan and Work Program released this week. NTC [...]
Continue reading …Avia and Smith arrive in Australia and are welcomed with curiosity at the Brisbane Truck Show
May 22, 2013 Comments Off
A new entrant to the Australian market used the Brisbane Truck Show for its launching pad. Brisbane based Avia Oceania launched two brands, the Avia D-series Medium Duty Truck range and Smith Electric Vehicles. The two Smith Electric Vehicles launched are zero-emission commercial electric vehicles that are designed to be a superior-performing alternative to traditional [...]
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ZF has introduced its new TraXon modular automatic transmission concept to the market at the recent Brisbane Truck Show. With a combination of innovative technology and reliable engineering, TraXon is breaking new ground by offering a modular framework, which will allow transmissions to be tailored to individual requirements said ZF. The system is not only versatile for [...]
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After four days the Brisbane Truck Show has now come to an end with the event boasting an unprecedented growth in attendance numbers eclipsing the successful 2011 Show. Brisbane Truck Show Manager Ms Noelene Bradley said the feedback from exhibitors this year had been very positive with the two main trade days Thursday and Friday recording record [...]
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Five companies were recognised with Show Awards at the 2013 Brisbane Truck Show Cocktail Party hosted by Show Ambassador and Rugby League Legend Shane Webcke last night. Commercial Vehicle Industry Association of Q’ld (CVIAQ) President Bob Martin presented the awards together with Official Show Partners BP and TradeTrucks.com.au. Mr Martin acknowledged the Official Show Partners [...]
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The biggest Show to hit the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC) was opened yesterday by the Premier of Queensland the Hon. Campbell Newman MP. Although official numbers haven’t been counted yet Brisbane Truck Show organisers and exhibitors agree it has been the best opening day ever. The Show houses 286 exhibitors and has over [...]
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The ‘Design Our Future’ grant was announced today at the Queen St Mall in the presence of the Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk, and 500 Volvo Group staff from the Brisbane factory, during the launch of Volvo’s newest truck, the Volvo FH. Volvo Group President and CEO, Arne Knaben, says this is a grant that [...]
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Allison Transmission, the largest global provider of commercial duty fully-automatic transmissions, will highlight its 5th Generation electronic transmission controls at the 2013 Brisbane Truck Show. Features including a smaller, faster Transmission Control Module (TCM), new shift selectors and advanced software take fuel savings to the next level. Allison’s 5th Generation electronic controls have been designed [...]
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