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1 week ago | 
fleethvnews.com.au | Cobey Bartels
The Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association (ALRTA) celebrated its 40th Anniversary in style with a gala dinner and awards night attended by more than 320 people. ‚Äď including eight life members of the association. The night involved a fireside chat with the founding legends of ALRTA.
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1 week ago | 
trucksales.com.au | Cobey Bartels
The last time Isuzu Trucks rolled out an all-new range of N Series and F Series trucks was 2008, back when Australia won 14 gold medals at the Beijing Olympics, Kate Ritchie won a Gold Logie, and Facebook turned four. Yes, the current range is almost as old as Facebook.
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1 week ago | 
goauto.com.au | Cobey Bartels
GoAuto gets a sneak peek and brief steer of Isuzu’s new N- and F-Series truck modelsISUZU Australia Limited teased its all-new range of N- and F-Series trucks in November last year, but GoAuto was recently offered a drive of a few pre-production models ahead of their official launch at Brisbane Truck Show in May. The truck-maker has topped the light-duty sales ladder for the last 36 years despite not releasing an all-new range since 2008, making this update a significant one for the brand.
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2 weeks ago | 
fleethvnews.com.au | Cobey Bartels
LES Bruzsa is a man that needs no introduction for transport operators in the know, known colloquially as the ‘Quad-father’ of modern high-productivity truck and trailer combinations. For the uninitiated, though, Les and his team are responsible for the widespread adoption of countless innovative combinations under the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) Performance Based Standards (PBS) program.
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2 weeks ago | 
fleethvnews.com.au | Cobey Bartels
Diesel-powered trucks have long been the backbone of Australian road transport and despite the buzz around zero-emission vehicles, they remain the tool of choice for interstate operators travelling long distances. However, a significant shift towards cleaner alternatives is underway. The widespread adoption of Euro 6 emission standards and the increasing use of renewable fuels are steps that will reduce the transport industry’s environmental footprint – today.
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3 weeks ago | 
goauto.com.au | Cobey Bartels
HAVING teased its incoming Ranger Super Duty for a number of months, promising a part-ute, part-truck workhorse aimed at serious off-roaders and severe-duty fleet users, Ford Australia finally rolled it out as part of today’s 100-year celebrations in Melbourne. The model was born out of talks with fleet customers that wanted enhanced capability, durability and productivity out of the box rather than having to rely on aftermarket GVM upgrades. But it seems the Blue Oval went way further than that.
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3 weeks ago | 
fleethvnews.com.au | Cobey Bartels
Australia’s EV revolution is in full swing, with an expanding array of passenger car, SUV, and even van models hitting the road. However, electric trucks are experiencing a more gradual rollout, with only a handful of options available so far. The transport sector is projected to be Australia’s top emitter by 2030, with fleet operators facing growing pressure to decarbonise. However, the electrification of heavy vehicle fleets comes with unique challenges.
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3 weeks ago | 
goauto.com.au | Cobey Bartels
OverviewWe likeSlick styling, bargain price, impressive interior space, honest claimed range, great maneuverability and turning circle for its sizeRoom for improvementNo smartphone mirroring whatsoever, sluggish off the line, sketchy brake feel, overbearing ADAS systems, good luck getting the cabin temp just rightGood-looking Leapmotor C10 electric SUV let down by the sum of its nigglesOverviewLEAPMOTOR is a relatively new brand in Australia, and one we had high hopes for.
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4 weeks ago | 
goauto.com.au | Cobey Bartels
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4 weeks ago | 
goauto.com.au | Cobey Bartels
EMBATTLED auto brand Nissan is redirecting its global focus, in a bid to shake itself off and regain the profitability it once enjoyed, rolling out a fresh range of electric, hybrid and ice vehicles across the next two years. Nissan unveiled a range of models, among them a third-generation Leaf battery electric vehicle (BEV) that has grown in size to take the form of a family-focused crossover, which is confirmed to land in Australia within the next two years.
