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Kumho has relaunched its national network of specialist truck and commercial vehicle tyre dealers, with the franchises now known as 'Kumho Komplete'.

The 2012 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 18th.

Under instruction from administrators, automotive and industrial auctioneers, Manheim, and insolvency and auction specialists, Hymans, will be conducting an auction of the assets of Allstate Cranes (which went into administration in October) this November 28 on behalf of financiers.

When Hopkinsons, one of Sydney's longest standing bus companies, needed to supplement their fleet, they chose Higer.

A tow truck with a bit of 'bling' is nothing new, but the blinged-up "tow truck" that will be crossing the blocks at an upcoming auction in Melbourne certainly is new!

PACCAR Australia have launched a special bonus offer promotion on the award-winning DAF XF 105. Buy a new XF 105 and score a special finance rate, as well as a 'Bonus Value Pack' of personal and in-cab goodies.

Hino Australia today launched 'Rate Breaker', what they claim is their most comprehensive retail finance offer ever for Hino tipper and tray back models.

At the weekend's Motorcycle Grand Prix championship race in Aragon, Spain, Iveco brought the glamour - as well as the girls for the Iveco-sponsored event.

Good news for Holden Colorado crew cab owners came yesterday, with the Australian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) confirming that the Colorado crew cab's 5 star safety rating will not be affected by the fitment of a Holden Genuine Accessories bull bar.

Spanish veteran of the Dakar rally, Pep Vila, gave MotoGP riders a racing experience of a very different kind in the lead up to the weekend's round at Aragon.

Spanish Dakar truck driver Pep Vila gave MotoGP riders a racing experience of a very different kind in the lead up to the weekend's round at Aragon.

New Holland has released details on their new 'FR' harvester range in the UK. A new chopper body and grass pick-up, IntelliFill system and other changes designed to reduce fuel consumption and increase efficiency are hallmarks of the new FR range, the release of which completes the renewal of New Holland's line-up of professional harvesting products.

Hino has launched a genuine accessory refrigerator/warmer unit to suit 500 and 700 Series trucks, as well as selected 300 Series models.

Iveco's Stralis Hi-Way heavy duty model has scored the "International Truck of the Year" award for 2013, in a contest judged by 25 of the leading commercial vehicle publications in Europe.

Following is successful introduction at last year's CONEXPO, the John Deere 460E ADT (Articulated Dump Truck) joins the 370E and 410E in the E-Series range. Now available in the USA, the 46-ton 460E is now John Deere's largest articulated dump truck ever to hit the market.

Eben Le Roux, Australia's only entrant for the upcoming World's Strongest Man competition in Los Angeles, has warmed up by moving some very heavy equipment at Komatsu's Queensland facility in Wacol.

The 2012 Historic Commercial Vehicle Club of Australia Inc. (HCVC) display at Sandown is a significant one, as the HCVC marks its 40th Anniversary this year.

Hino Australia have released the production version of its new "ProShift" automated manual transmission (AMT), with the 6-speed version fitted to selected variants of the 500 Series medium-duty truck range.

Korean tyre brand Hankook are about to launch a new truck tyre on the Australian market that they claim will reduce truckie's fuel bills.

Lusty EMS have released a new side tipping trailer specifically set up for off-road use within the resources industry. The off-road capability of the trailer makes it ideal for use on mining sites, according to Lusty EMS.

TruckWeek 2012 ran from August 20 - 26, and this year's celebration of the Australian trucking industry saw 40 different events held around the country.

John Deere has recently announced enhancements to their StarFire receivers for precision satnav-guided field operations. Depending on subscription package, the upgrade is claimed to deliver of as close as 5 cms (2 inches).

John Deere's 2013 range of 6 Series tractors will feature 12 new models in the 105 to 170 horsepower range. Just released in the USA, these new models are designed to provide the power, comfort, and performance that meet the needs of a wide range of crop and livestock producers and governmental agencies.

In what's seen as a major boost for the region, Caterpillar Logistics Inc. will build a new parts distribution centre at Yatala, Queensland. When completed in mid-2013, the 500,000 square foot facility will employ up to 150 people.