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…
This inspiration behind this article on how to reverse a dog trailer came from readers’ numerous requests of an earlier article I’d written on how to back a B-Double. In addition, many asked if I could write a technical advice article on the secrets of how to reverse or jackknife a dog trailer. If you…
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,…
HELLA Australia is marking a major milestone, celebrating its 60th anniversary as a manufacturer and supplier of high-quality products and services to a wide range of customer groups including parts wholesalers and retailers, vehicle manufacturers and specialists across Australia. HELLA Australia Managing Director, Darren Robinson looks ahead and sees a bright future for the Australian…
First Diesel Truck hits the road in 1923 World’s first-ever diesel truck from Benz & Cie. in 1923 First air-injection diesel truck from Daimler also launched in 1923 Prechamber diesel prevails from 1927 at Daimler-Benz AG In 1923 Benz & Cie. presented the first diesel truck to the world. A four-cylinder diesel OB-2 engine with…
A Brief Overview of the new eActros Range of up to 400 kilometres[1], battery capacity of around 420 kWh[2] Electric axle with two powerful electric motors delivering a top output of 400 kW Impressive driving dynamics and high driving comfort thanks to a truly responsive two-speed transmission Tailor-made turnkey charging solutions thanks to comprehensive advice…
Eighty-three year-old Peter Masseroni has notched up one million kilometres in a Fuso Canter. Neither Peter, nor his truck, are likely to stop any time soon. “It’s too late for me to retire,” says a smiling Mr Masseroni, who delivers firewood, sand, loam and other landscaping materials to various Adelaide suburbs for Newtons Building and…
The advancements in digital camera technology are certainly making life easier in countless situations: Today, for instance, video calls are considered the norm for our kids, thanks to digital technology. In medicine, miniature digital cameras play a significant role in providing important information about the human body. Furthermore, the inspection scope I use to view…
