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    ESM Resources Expands Fleet With A Robust Iveco T-Way
    Posted On: May 14, 2026
    Mobile plant hire and maintenance specialist ESM Resources added a T-Way 6x6 AD380 to its fleet for its durability and its suitability for heavy-duty off-road work. ...
    2026 Renault Trafic Gains 9-Speed Automatic Transmission & Technical Upgrades
    Posted On: May 13, 2026
    The 2026 Renault Trafic is a midsize commercial van featuring a new 9-speed automatic transmission, enhanced fuel consumption, and an improved 2,500-kilogram towing capacity. ...
    Bucher Municipal Selects Iveco ML160 Eurocargo For New Sweeper Platform
    Posted On: May 11, 2026
    Bucher Municipal recently chose the Iveco Eurocargo ML160 as the truck platform for its new MaxPowa V65t truck-mounted sweeper, citing its manoeuvrability, safety, and emissions compliance. ...
    Volvo Trucks Announces Next-Generation Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks
    Posted On: May 8, 2026
    Volvo recently announced the next generation of its heavy-duty electric trucks, which have a new drivetrain to provide greater power and comfort. ...
    Isuzu Truck Of The Year Competition Returns For 2026
    By: Isuzu
    Posted On: May 6, 2026
    Isuzu Australia Limited is gearing up for another big year of its iconic Truck of the Year competition, with entries opening for 2026 and inviting Isuzu owners across the country to showcase their hard-working rigs. ...
    Iveco’s Medium-Duty Eurocargo Range Packs Updated Tector 7 Power
    Posted On: February 13, 2026
    Iveco’s medium-duty Eurocargo range offers updated Tector 7 power, Euro 6 tech, safety upgrades, and a 5-year warranty with up to 235 kilowatts for the 14- to 18-tonne GVM segment. ...
    Isuzu MY25 FY Series Heavy-Duty Trucks Now Available
    Posted On: February 11, 2026
    Model year 2025 Isuzu FY Series heavy-duty 8x4 trucks are now available across Australia in six FYH and FYJ models featuring a new engine, safety features, and redesigned interior cab. ...
    Ford Australia Introduces New Ranger Super Duty XLT & Pick-Up Body Coming Mid-2026
    Posted On: December 8, 2025
    Ford Australia has recently announced the new Pick-Up body for its Ranger Super Duty utes and the new Ranger Super Duty XLT series, offering more versatility to the lineup. ...
    TR Group Used Vehicle Sales On Why Condition Still Beats Model Year Heading Into 2026
    Posted On: December 3, 2025
    In a market often focused on the latest releases, it’s easy to assume that a newer model equals a better truck, but TR Group’s Used Vehicle Sales team knows it’s important to look beyond the age or mileage of a truck. ...
    Mercedes-Benz Marks 30th Sprinter Anniversary With Limited-Edition Van
    Posted On: September 26, 2025
    Mercedes-Benz Vans Australia is celebrating 30 years of Sprinter van production with a special 30th Anniversary Edition Sprinter model with over $25,000 in premium features. ...
    Volvo FH Globetrotter Helps Foodbank NSW & ACT Double Fresh Produce Deliveries
    Posted On: September 12, 2025
    Foodbank NSW & ACT’s fuel-efficient Volvo FH Globetrotter equipped with a refrigerated trailer is helping the organisation double the volume of fresh produce it can deliver to communities in need. ...
    Trial By Mud: The Story Of Ranger Super Duty’s Punishing Test
    Posted On: August 6, 2025
    Ford tests its Ranger Super Duty’s performance under extremely muddy conditions, allowing more than 600 kilograms of mud to build up in layers. ...
    Isuzu’s New NKR Is A Waste Truck Designed For Densely Packed Urban Areas
    Posted On: July 21, 2025
    To meet the challenges of increasingly congested cities that create manoeuvrability issues, Isuzu released the NKR 65/45-150 waste truck with a narrow body, low height, and a tight turning radius. ...
    Iveco Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary & Sets In Motion The Spirit Of The Future
    Posted On: June 11, 2025
    Iveco, the brand of Iveco Group N.V. that designs, manufactures, and markets light, medium, and heavy commercial vehicles, marks the 50th anniversary since its foundation in 1975. ...
    Hino Driven By Innovation & Powered By Sustainability At The 2025 Brisbane Truck Show
    Posted On: May 15, 2025
    The Hino Australia stand at the 2025 Brisbane Truck Show showcased the Japanese manufacturer’s range of current Euro 6 solutions including the 700 Series and 300 Series Hybrid Electric. ...
    Ford Transit Custom Trail Expands The Horizon Of Ford Australia’s Van Lineup
    Posted On: April 16, 2025
    Ford Australia is excited to announce it is expanding its Transit Custom offering in Australia with the addition of the unique all-wheel-drive Transit Custom Trail. ...
    Ford Australia Celebrates History In The Making – A Century In Australia & 100 Years Of Innovation
    Posted On: April 1, 2025
    Ford Australia Centenary celebrations launch with a special “History in the Making” centenary event that will be held in Melbourne on April 4. ...
    Isuzu MU-X SUV Range Gets Updates & New Flagship Model
    Posted On: March 5, 2025
    The 2025 Isuzu MU-X line introduces a new flagship model, the MU-X X-Terrain, and adds several new and updated features to improve comfort, safety, and performance, as well as aesthetics. ...
    IVECO Celebrates 50 Years
    Posted On: February 28, 2025
    IVECO has marked 50 years since its foundation in 1975, setting it on a course to become one of the world’s largest and most recognised commercial vehicle brands. ...
    New Rapid-Response Scania Fire Appliances To Defend Mine Sites & Oil & Gas Plants
    Posted On: February 24, 2025
    Scania is powering a pair of highly advanced mobile firefighting solutions for the oil and gas industries, via Fire and Safety Australia. ...
    Iveco Unveils New Euro 6e Daily 4x4 For Greater Comfort & Off-Road Traction
    Posted On: December 9, 2024
    The Euro6-compliant Iveco Daily 4x4 has a 3.0-litre, 180-horsepower engine, three wheelbase options, two transmission options, two cab configurations, and a suite of safety and comfort features. ...
    Volvo Group Australia Announces HVO 100 Factory First Fill At Wacol QLD Facility
    Posted On: November 30, 2024
    All Volvo and Mack trucks built at Volvo Group Australia’s Wacol QLD factory will be filled with Hydro Treated Vegetable Oil (HVO) instead of diesel fuel. ...
    New South Wales Rural Fire Service Tests Volvo FM Electric
    Posted On: November 5, 2024
    The New South Wales Rural Fire Service recently tested a Volvo FM Electric as a potential addition to its fleet in the future. ...
    Scania’s New Battery-Electric CrewCab Coming To Australia
    Posted On: September 27, 2024
    Scania’s battery-electric CP31 CrewCab has improved visibility, low entry, and ample storage and seating, making it ideal for fire crews. ...
    Supply Chain Provider Martin Brower Australia Adds Volvo FL Electric Truck To Fleet
    Posted On: July 12, 2024
    Martin Bower Australia recently acquired its first electric truck, a Volvo FL Electric 4X2 refrigerated truck that delivers supplies to McDonald’s restaurants in the Sydney region seven days a week. ...
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    Posted 4/06/2026
    The new Parts For Sale page on MarketBook.co.nz makes finding the parts you need fast and easy. ...
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    Takeuchi Fields TB3150 & TB3150R 15-Tonne Tracked Excavators
    Posted 3/06/2026
    Takeuchi’s new 15-tonne-class, 3-Series tracked excavators are the TB3150 with a boom swing system for offset digging and the TB3150R with a reduced tail-swing radius and fixed boom. ...
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    ESM Resources Expands Fleet With A Robust Iveco T-Way
    Posted 14/05/2026
    Mobile plant hire and maintenance specialist ESM Resources added a T-Way 6x6 AD380 to its fleet for its durability and its suitability for heavy-duty off-road work. ...
    Read the full blog post
    2026 Renault Trafic Gains 9-Speed Automatic Transmission & Technical Upgrades
    Posted 13/05/2026
    The 2026 Renault Trafic is a midsize commercial van featuring a new 9-speed automatic transmission, enhanced fuel consumption, and an improved 2,500-kilogram towing capacity. ...
    Read the full blog post
    Bucher Municipal Selects Iveco ML160 Eurocargo For New Sweeper Platform
    Posted 11/05/2026
    Bucher Municipal recently chose the Iveco Eurocargo ML160 as the truck platform for its new MaxPowa V65t truck-mounted sweeper, citing its manoeuvrability, safety, and emissions compliance. ...
    Read the full blog post
    Volvo Trucks Announces Next-Generation Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks
    Posted 8/05/2026
    Volvo recently announced the next generation of its heavy-duty electric trucks, which have a new drivetrain to provide greater power and comfort. ...
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    Komatsu Introduces Non-Tier 4 PC138US-11 Excavator Version
    Posted 7/05/2026
    The Komatsu PC138US-11 Non-Tier 4 is a new version of the standard PC138US-11 midsize excavator that eliminates the need for DEF components such as AdBlue while retaining the same digging, lifting, and hydraulic performance. ...
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    Isuzu Truck Of The Year Competition Returns For 2026
    Posted 6/05/2026
    Isuzu Australia Limited is gearing up for another big year of its iconic Truck of the Year competition, with entries opening for 2026 and inviting Isuzu owners across the country to showcase their hard-working rigs. ...
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    2026 Construction Industry Trade Shows In New Zealand & Australia
    Posted 20/04/2026
    To help you plan your year, we’ve compiled a schedule of construction trade shows and events taking place throughout 2026. ...
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    2026 Farm Shows Across New Zealand & Australia
    Posted 16/04/2026
    To help plan your 2026 show schedule, we’ve compiled a list of agricultural events set to take place across New Zealand and Australia. ...
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