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10 Feb 2012 | VFLC CEO says the rail network must improve to address landside port efficiency and traffic congestion...
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10 Feb 2012 | NatRoad may support mandatory paid waiting time but claims there is no "definitive proof" to justify safe rates tribunal...
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10 Feb 2012 | TWU threatens strike action against 1st Fleet after it refused 18 percent wage claim for Queensland truck drivers...
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28 Nov 2008 | Sub-contractor responsible for workplace death, despite incident happening at Star Track Express depot...
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12 Sep 2008 | Fletcher International Exports convicted and fined almost $50,000 over chain of responsibility breaches...
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09 Nov 2009 | TWU launches legal action against K&S Freighters in a move that could set a precedent for trucking companies...
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10 Feb 2012 | As truck sales began to recover, those worried RBA's decision to hold interest rates could slow growth can take heart...
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08 Feb 2012 | Despite being a small player in Australia, Swedish manufacturer Scania is making its presence felt in Europe...
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06 Feb 2012 | Mercedes-Benz will boost its commercial van line-up in Australia with the newly released Citan light duty van...
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07 Apr 2009 | Caterpillar will re-emerge in Australian tied with International, with new trucks to hit showrooms this year...
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04 Aug 2008 | Iveco's Sydney Truck Show stand showcases product line-up and reflects commitment to ‘going the distance’....
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06 Aug 2008 | New truck sales drop dramatically as European manufacturers take advantage of emissions standards....
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10 Feb 2012 |
As truck sales began to recover, those worried RBA's decision to hold interest rates could slow growth can take heart ...
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27 Jan 2012 |
Volvo Group Australia will celebrate the 40th anniversary of its Australian manufacturing in 2012 ...
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19 Jan 2012 |
As the debate on car-industry subsidies rolls on, causing divisions in major political parties, the Truck Industry Council (TIC) has shone the spotlight again on the lack of consistency in government policy to the local vehicle production.
At a time when pressure for safer, cleaner and greener heavy vehicles has never been higher, the TIC says the lack of policy attention to the production of trucks compared with cars could not be more plain. ...
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04 Aug 2008 |
Iveco's Sydney Truck Show stand showcases product line-up and reflects commitment to ‘going the distance’. ...
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16 Sep 2009 |
Police in NSW to prepare report for the coroner after a truck driver was killed yesterday ...
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06 May 2009 |
The 2009 Penrith Working Truck Show was a huge success. Photos by Greg Bush, music by Michael Fix ...
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10 Feb 2012 | TWU says serious crash proves need for safe rates tribunal, but Coalition isn't sold on the idea...
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07 Feb 2012 | Former judge handed the job of investigating Victoria’s speed camera system to ensure it remains transparent and accountable...
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09 Feb 2012 | VicRoads report recommends massive funding increase for Westgate Bridge as growth in longer and heavier trucks takes a toll...
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09 Nov 2009 | TWU launches legal action against K&S Freighters in a move that could set a precedent for trucking companies...
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22 Jul 2010 | Greens want trucking industry to pay $23,000 registration fees as part of plan to shift freight from road to rail...
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28 Sep 2009 | E-DIARY DEBATE: "No drivers left" if electronic monitoring introduced, industry veteran warns...
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March 17, 2010
Volvo Trucks has released the latest upgrade of its popular FM model truck in Europe featuring a number of improvements over the existing model.
A new grille, headlights and air intake give the FM a resemblance to the larger FH range while under the skin the trucks will be available with both the new D11 and D13 engines and the updated version of Volvo’s I-Shift transmission.
The upgraded FM is expected to arrive in Australia mid-year, according to a source at Volvo Trucks Australia.
Other changes include plastic lenses for the headlamps rather than glass and a integrated fog and auxiliary lights.
They can be swapped for cornering lights if required, while the indicators are now LED lamps.
Other improvements include larger steel fuel tanks and a redesign of the front steps for cleaning the windshield.
The cab entry steps now feature anti-slip designs.
The President of Volvo’s Europe division, Claes Nilsson, says the new FM is a complete truck, with most of the upgrades simply fine tuning the existing product based on customer responses.
“With the updated Volvo FM, we want to further strengthen this truck’s contribution to the segment and reinforce its position as the best truck for regional transport in its class,” Nilsson says.
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