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Hino Australia has introduced an all-new Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) option on a selection of its 500 Series medium-duty truck models.

Iveco chose the recent Melbourne International Truck, Trailer & Equipment Show (ITTES) to unveil what they call 'a new era in road transportation' - the Iveco Powerstar 7800 roadtrain.

A winner of the International Truck of the Year it is now DAF's most popular model. The XF105 has also played a significant role in making DAF the market leader of prime movers (heavy segment - above 15 tonnes) in Europe for the past two years, and one of the top truck suppliers across the range.

Iveco Trucks Australia recently introduced its new Powerstar line up, including the Lightweight Cursor (6400), the 7200 and new Roadtrain (7800).

Iveco Defence Vehicles has completed delivery of its largest ever order in the UK of 206 6x6 and 8x8 Trakkers to support the Royal Engineers on operations.

Volvo has introduced two fuel-efficient XE drivetrain packages to its 16-litre D16 engine for long haul applications in North America, which may also be offered in Australia.

In acknowledgement of their success at this year's Dakar Rally in South America, Iveco have released a special version of their Trakker heavy duty all-road truck - the 'Trakker Limited Edition Dakar.'

Holden has announced details of the model range and pricing for its all new Colorado workhorse utility, which will be launched later this year.

Isuzu Australia Limited has recently released the Isuzu Extended Care package covering N, F and FX Series truck ranges.

Volvo's 'Mean Green', the world's fastest hybrid truck, has broken two world speed records in Utah, USA.

Toyota's HiLux has won its sixth gong for Australia's best-selling vehicle, following another top sales result for May.

Chinese Manufacturer, JAC's first multi-purpose commercial vans, the Sunray and Refine, have had their Australian debut at this year's ITTES as part of the company's rapidly expanding range of commercial vehicles

JAC Trucks has announced its initial Australian model line up unveiling the new "J Range" of light-duty trucks at the Melbourne International Truck Trailer and Equipment Show.

Western Star rolled out an immaculately customised 4900EX Lo Max at this year's ITTE show, which simply goes by the name "Wanted".

Nissan has upgraded its Navara line-up, with a revised model range and equipment upgrades. New to the range for 2012 is the ST-X Dual Cab 4X4 Navara with the 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel and 7-speed automatic transmission with manual mode, priced from $56,990 RRP. This represents a $4,000 price saving over the similarly engined 2011 model ST-X 550.

Based on the highly regarded Vito and Viano platform, Mercedes have added a new entrant in the people mover segment, with the eight seat Valente.

The Mid America Trucking Show attracts the best of the best, and this year Mack displayed the incredible Transformers' MEGATRON.

Daimler Trucks has celebrated the 70th anniversary of the Freightliner brand, which is one of the most successful suppliers of medium and heavy-duty trucks in North America.

American Truckworks will import brand new Peterbilt Trucks to Australia.

Showcasing 400 exhibits, the 2012 International Truck, Trailer and Equipment Show drew a record attendance in excess of 37,000 visitors over the duration of the three-day event and significantly enhanced its growing reputation in Australia's transport industry and beyond. The show also attracted the highest number of international guests in its short history with delegates from more than 45 countries visiting the event.

PACCAR Australia P/L, manufacturers of Kenworth trucks, have been honoured at the recent Victorian Manufacturing Awards, inducted into the Hall of Fame for their creativity and dedication to Victorian manufacturing.

JCB has upped the ante in its drive for increased penetration into major broadacre farming applications in Australia with the launch of a revised flagship Fastrac 8310 tractor boasting a number of new features.

MaxiTRANS has announced they have acquired side tipper specialist, AZMEB Global Trailers, as part of a strategy to further expand its participation in the mining and resources sector.

Following the success of the first "Gone Farmin'" auction devoted to collectable tractors in 2010, American auction house Mecum have made these auctions a regular part of their schedule. The first Gone Farmin' auction for 2012, held in April at Mecum's HQ in Walworth, Wisconsin, attracted some rare and immaculately restored tractors.