How Cummins PT Fuel System works Little did farm boy, Clessie Cummins, from Indiana, realise his innovative invention of his technological advanced (for the time) PT fuel injection system in the early fifties would revolutionise diesel engine economy, efficiency and reliability. Nor did he ever envisage that it would endure seven decades of production. Cummins…
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has recorded its best-ever sales in Australia in 2021. Led by the Actros and Arocs heavy-duty hauliers, Mercedes-Benz Trucks set a new high mark of 1290, breaking the previous record of 1189. Sales were so strong that Mercedes-Benz Trucks passed the milestone with one month to spare. The striking result came despite supply…
Great Australian Road Trains: Collector’s Edition #1 10 Great Road Trains 10 Great Outback Adventures Large full-colour photographs Dimensions: 21.59 x 0.59 x 27.94 cm Supplied by Amazon Available in either hardcover or softcover Great Christmas or Birthday gift US Buyers Click Here: Australian Buyers Click Here: Great Australian Road Trains: Collector’s Edition #1 is a…
New Government Regulations require, electric, hybrid and hydrogen vehicles clearly display a warning label so that first responders can easily identify the type of vehicle to minimise any hazards. In most cases this applies to electric, hybrid or hydrogen powered vehicles built after January 1 2019 or to any exisiting vehicle modified to an electric,…
Fuso is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the iconic Fuso Canter’s Australian introduction with a special edition model. The 50th Anniversary Canter is based on a 515, the best-selling model in Australia, and 150 are available now at Fuso dealers across the country. These are Built Ready Alloy Tray models and feature special factory silver…
Scania is now introducing Scania Mirror View Camera, optional digital rearview mirrors for improved vision and reducing blind spots Placement of displays and cameras gives unique functionality, based on ergonomic findings regarding HMI to reduce discrepancies Reduces the total width of the cab; the functionality makes it easier to drive, park and manoeuvre, resulting in…
Australian Border Force (ADF) seize counterfeit 4×4 parts. Key Points ADF seize strut spacers with fake Toyota engravings. Toyota does not sell genuine strut spacers for the HiLux models. Fake parts are sold online to unwary buyers. Four-wheel drive enthusiasts are at risk of being duped by counterfeit ‘strut spacers’ that place vehicles in danger…
A Freightliner Cascadia test truck with 500,000km under its belt convinced a Toowoomba-based fuel hauler to add another to its fleet. Maktrans played a key role in the local test program of the right-hand drive Cascadia, racking up as many miles as possible in a 126 Cascadia with a B-double tanker trailer set. That unit…
Mills Freightlines has chosen the Freightliner Cascadia as part of its safety-first policy. The family business based in Brinkworth, South Australia and headed up by husband and wife team Paul and Jayne Mills, selected a Freightliner Cascadia 126 in part due to its class-leading safety features. It goes above and beyond with safety features for…
HELLA Australia has just released its latest Universal Lighting and Electrical Products catalogue, which includes around 100 new products, underlining the breadth and depth of its offering to the automotive aftermarket and to transport bodybuilders. Among the product introductions are a range of oxygen sensors and vacuum pumps, additions to the LED auxiliary lamp range,…