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US uncertainty may affect Australia

The Unreal Universe

A Book on Physics and Philosophy

“For thinking laymen.”

As the Australian economy starts to pick up, businesses here have come through the global financial crisis relatively unscathed, when compared to those in other parts of the world, especially in the US and Europe. From the transport industry’s point of view some of the problems [...]

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Volkswagen start in Brazil

The Unreal Universe

A Book on Physics and Philosophy

“For thinking laymen.”

The repositioning of Volkswagen has begun with the German carmaker selling off its truck and bus manufacturing capacity in Brazil to MAN, a company of which they still own 20%. The sale, worth US$2.4 billion, has been announced this week and will take effect in [...]

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New parts facility opens

The Unreal Universe

A Book on Physics and Philosophy

“For thinking laymen.”

Western Star and MAN have officially opened their new Aftermarket Support Centre at Wacol, QLD, adjacent to its existing head office and production facility. The centre features a 13,000 square metre Parts Distribution Centre (PDC); the National Centre for Technical Training; and office area for [...]

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No SCR for MAN in 2010

MAN have come out and confirmed they will not be using SCR on their truck engines for the Euro 5 emissions round. They will be showing the new range of engines, due in Europe next year, at the forthcoming IAA Truck Show in Hannover Germany.

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Navistar to buy MAN?

The possibility of Navistar using Caterpillar’s money to buy Volkswagen’s share in MAN has been broached by industry commentator Oliver Dixon in his World Truck’s Blog.

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Navistar to buy MAN?
http://cdn-2-service.phanfare.com/images/external/4957656_2188279_31986031_Full_3/0_0_05d6df088956d6ecca96d6d742752e72_1 The possibility of Navistar using Caterpillar’s money to buy Volkswagen’s share in MAN has been broached by industry commentator Oliver Dixon in his World Truck’s Blog.
The agreement by the European authorities to approve Volkswagen’s takeover of Scania has led to speculation about the future of MAN. Dixon reckons Navistar will have [...]

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