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There seems to be a consensus, this is the new Volvo FH out on the road, in disguise, during a testing program. If it is true, and Volvo don’t seem to be reacting too strongly so that’s tacit confirmation, then the new truck is looking like a lot of its rivals. There is a hint [...]

Here is a video of the new Volvo FH16 750 on tour around the UK. The most powerful production truck in the world is doing a quick tour of truckstops around the country as Volvo get the message about their brand out there to the guys working at the coalface. What is surprising is the [...]

Not to be outdone by their Scandinavian rivals, Volvo have announced the introduction of the latest ‘most powerful production truck in the world’, the FH16 750 hp monster with an impressive 3550 Nm of torque on tap. Here is a quick introductory video from Volvo.

Here’s a crazy Swede and his over-the-top customisation of a Volvo FH 700. At 4.5 metres high and 24 metres long this will be quite an impressive presence on the roads of Sweden. 10 cm above the road seems just a little low to someone used to Aussie roads. Why does this guy need a [...]

Long time UK trucking blogger, Brian Weatherley gets a lesson in truck driving to get his fuel consumption down. The founder of the Big Lorry Blog tries his best to keep fuel use to a minimum but when instructed how to save fuel makes a serious improvement.

The subject of alternative fuels comes up increasingly often as we contemplate the future of more climate change, carbon tax and rising diesel prices. This video demonstrates there is not going to be a single ‘silver bullet’ solution. We are going to be confronted with a wide variety of alternatives for different applications. Hybrid looks [...]

This is a beautiful looking Volvo customisation by a UK trucking operator. Great artwork on the exterior and an immaculate white leather interior. The question has to be asked, is this guy crazy? He must spend half his life just keeping it clean. Most truckies just don’t have the time to maintain something like this [...]

Here’s a great video made by a Gold Coast tipper driver. Heading south out of the Gold Coast to Northern NSW the truck heads inland over some difficult winding and climbing roads at the back of Casino. It looks easy on the video but this is hard work and I wouldn’t like to attempt it [...]

Delegates at the recent Livestock and Bulk Carriers Association conference at the showgrounds at Wagga Wagga NSW were treated to a display and parade of historic trucks involved in rural road transport in the past. The show saw trucks from the twenties through to the seventies, all running well and with many looking good after [...]

Volvo Trucks in Europe are keeping the company image near to the cutting edge when it comes to new technology by making their magazine available on the Apple iPad. The stories look good and include interactive elements as we can see on this video. The world is moving fast as new non-paper technology starts to [...]