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The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has advised that registrations are now open for the Trucking Australia 2014 conference.

Australia's most popular farm bike in 2013*, the Suzuki Trojan, is now available at an even lower rideaway price.

Iveco has received the "Europaeischen Transportpreis FC Nachhaltigkeit", a European transport award for sustainability, for its LNG (Liquified Natural Gas) fuelled Stralis.

At the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, Hino presented a range of new vehicles, new technologies and updates to existing models. Of interest to the mining sector was the presentation of the 700 Series dumper.

Toyota's forklifts feature at workplaces and warehouses all over the country, but in January, a Toyota Materials Handling Equipment (TMHA) forklift will got to 'work' in an all-new way.

At this year's Argitechnica farm machinery industry show in Hanover, Germany, a leading panel of industry journalists presented Case IH with their "Machine of the Year 2014" award in the XXL Tractor category for their new Quadtrac series.

Hino is set to light up the stage at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show with an electrifying display of new concepts for urban and industrial use, as well as competition-crushing racers.

The 32nd annual Historic Commercial Vehicle Club of Australia Inc. (HCVC) display day is set to take place at Victoria's Sandown Racecourse (Melway ref 80D8) this Sunday, November 24th.

The 32nd annual Historic Commercial Vehicle Club of Australia Inc. (HCVC) display day is set to take place at Victoria's Sandown Racecourse (Melway ref 80D8) this Sunday, November 24th.

Renault has added to their Master range of light commercial vans with a new rear wheel drive High Roof version that takes more than any Master front-wheel-drive van. The first rear-wheel drive Master van offered in Australia, the High Roof model features dual rear wheels, similar to the set-up of the cab/chassis models.

As demand for auto-equipped utes continues to grow, Mazda has added a six-speed automatic transmission to the 4x4 Freestyle Cab Utility XTR version of the BT-50.

Holden have unveiled their 2014 model Colorado ute range, with new and enhanced features. Pricing is same as 2013, bar the auto-equipped utes, which are up by $200.

Polaris has released details of their 2014 Sportsman 570, a successor to the Sportsman 500 that was originally released in 1996. Australia will receive a Heavy Duty (H.D.) version, specifically designed for local conditions.

New Holland has launched 'My New Holland' an online community dedicated to the agricultural world, with premium content available to owners of New Holland equipment.

Volvo Trucks has announced that Peter Voorhoeve is the new Vice President Asia Oceania Sales Region Australia, with the Volvo Group veteran to start in the new role next month.

Hino Australia has announced special offers on sales of their light truck range, including the chance to win back the purchase price of your truck.

Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA) has established a direct presence in Tasmania, increasing its customer support capability and confirming its commitment to local customers.

Hino's eye-grabbing Poncho is set to prove that size really does matter when the diminutive mini-bus makes its public debut at next week's Australian Bus and Coach Show in Sydney.

Suzuki is pleased to announce that until December 31, selected Suzuki farm ATVs will be available on a finance rate of just 3.00% per annum* over three years for approved customers.

Volkswagen's multi-award-winning Amarok dual cab utility has completed one of Australia's toughest driving challenges; a point-to-point drive across the Simpson Desert - on one tank of fuel.

Recently unveiled at the 'Safety Show Sydney' workplace safety trade show, the 'SpotMe' safety system from Toyota Materials Handling Australia reduces warehouse accidents with forklifts.

A little over a year after it was launched, Volvo's FH prime mover has scored the prestigious 'International Truck of the Year 2014' award.

Freight Week, the conference session for the transport and logistics industry, kicks off this coming Monday, September 2, with organisers tipping this event to be "bigger and better than ever".

The annual Clarendon Classic is set for September 14 and 15, and event organisers, the Sydney Antique Machinery Club, are calling on all owners of classic Mack and Peterbilt trucks to come along.