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Torque for the new Mitsubishi 6M70-6AT2 diesel engine has been significantly increased by from 1520Nm @ 1200rpm to 1620Nm @ 1100rpm. This extra torque should be especially noticeable at low speed (1000 – 1800 rpm range) with drivers able to feel difference between engines, especially at take-off.

The NTC says it is delighted with preparation for the July 25 Australian Transport Council (ATC) meeting, and thanks all stakeholders for their efforts and contribution.

Fuso’s heavy duty range remains largely unchanged from their predecessors, the thinking being “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”.

Mitsubishi Fuso and Subversive Games has received an award from the Australian Interactive Media Industry Association (AIMIA) for their truck simulation PC game FUSO Truck Empire (FTE1).

Iveco have issued a recall of a number of Daily vans due to a fault in the rear suspension.

The quest for increased productivity and efficiency has seen leading Australian transport and logistics corporation, K&S Freighters, recently take delivery of the world’s first Freighter EziLiner B-Double trailer.

A recall has been issued for Ford VM Transits after a fault was discovered in a power assisted steering (PAS) pump connection.

As part of its campaign to improve safety in cargo handling in ports Worksafe Victoria has issued three handbooks developed in conjunction with representatives from the stevedoring industry.

The trucking industry’s customers will have to pay higher freight rates to reflect the spiralling price of diesel, the Chairman of the Australian Trucking Association, Trevor Martyn, warned.

As demand for road transport equipment and services experiences sustained growth in Australia and Western Australia’s economy goes from strength to strength, Colrain says it has reinforced its commitment to its OEM and wholesale customers in WA by opening an all new wholly owned wholesale facility in Perth.