IVECO Trucks Australia has teamed up with up-and-coming GT3 racing team, Arise Racing GT, for this year’s instalment of the GT World Challenge Australia racing season. The team which is backed by Australian entrepreneur and exotic car fanatic, Laurence Escalante, and supported by the Ferrari factory in Maranello, is already an outfit to be reckoned…
Scania returns to the Brisbane Truck Show in 2025 with its biggest and most powerful V8 prime mover taking centre stage, on a brand-new display stand. The remarkable 770 S 6×4 boasts 3700 Nm of torque from just over 1000 rpm from its mighty 16.4-litre V8 engine, and the S-series extended CS 23 cab delivers…
Not content with dominating the high-horsepower full-size prime mover and rigid truck market, Scania is introducing a pick-up truck (known as a ‘ute’ or ‘bakkie’ in some markets). The same famous 770 hp 16.4-litre V8 engine, the sole on-road V8 truck engine available today, will power the pick-up, which is available for a limited time…
MSM Mongolia demands Australian-made accuracy Elphinstone Weighing Systems loadcells to improve safety for a gruelling copper ore haulage operation. At the Oyu Tolgoi gold and copper project in the south Gobi Desert region in Umnugovi province of Mongolia, only 80 kilometres north of the Chinese-Mongolian border, the monotonous thump of the giant jaw crusher pounding…
For SGA Group, a leader in road construction, staying ahead of the game means embracing innovation. Enter the two new Iveco S-Way 8×4 trucks—powerhouses engineered for endurance and performance. Since joining the fleet, these machines have not only enhanced productivity but also redefined operational efficiency, enabling SGA Group to tackle projects with unmatched precision and…
Bordertown Haulage and Trading Mack trucks stand as a testament to tradition and innovation in heavy haulage, where power, reliability, and productivity are non-negotiable. Founded by Peter Karger with a humble Mack R600 in the early eighties, the company has grown into a formidable force in the transport industry. Today, under the stewardship of his…
In a powerful move to enhance road safety across the nation, Scania Australia has partnered with the Australian Road Safety Foundation (ARSF), aiming to amplify crucial safety messaging and promote safer interactions between motorists and heavy vehicles. This strategic alliance is not just about brand alignment—it’s a commitment to saving lives on Australian roads. With…
Full-year Truck Industry Council (TIC) sales data for 2024 show that IVECO achieved considerable growth in the heavy truck market, helping the company record its highest sales in this segment since 2019. In the heavy weight class, IVECO increased its volume by 20.8% or 67 units to 389 units on the back of strong demand…
Griffith Corporation’s 100th Mercedes-Benz Actros. For Mark Griffith, director of Griffith Corporation, reaching the milestone of the 100th Mercedes-Benz Actros delivery was more than just a number—it was a testament to decades of dedication, growth, and a commitment to excellence in transport. To mark this remarkable achievement, he chose to commemorate it in style with…
Hauling heavy loads over muddy and undulating paddocks requires vehicles that have the traction, clearance, power and payload to get the job done – two new IVECO T-Way 6x6s are ticking these boxes for Tasmania’s Altrac Spreading. A family-run outfit that’s been operating since 2012, Altrac offers a wide range of spreading services to large…