Scott Murray
Fiat Chrysler global leadership change
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Ferrari and CNH Industrial have a new leader at the helm after chief executive Sergio Marchionne’s health took an unexpected turn. Marchionne, 66…
Australia’s Oil and gas industry will automate early
The Australian fossil fuel industry is predicted to be among the first to adopt artificial intelligence systems. GlobalData says the O&G market's "strong overall decline" in…
Shell chief beckons fossil fuel ban
Shell Anglo-Dutch group chief executive Ben Van Beurden is encouraging the UK to bring its 2040 fossil fuel ban forward. The Guardian reports Beurden has encouraged…
New president for Volvo Group New Zealand
Volvo Group Australia and New Zealand has a new president in Martin Merrick. From September 1, Merrick will step in to steer the Volvo Group's trucking…
Video: Aussie, Kiwi drivers can option Volvo dual-clutch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Y7y9cde0P0&feature=youtu.be Volvo Trucks Australia is now offering the first dual-clutch transmission to both local and New Zealand customers. The I-Shift Dual Clutch will offer drivers instant…
German transport ministry orders Daimler emissions recall
Daimler has been ordered by the German transport ministry to recall hundreds of thousands of vehicles. According to Reuters, Daimler has been told 774,000 Mercedes-Benzes contained…
Ford steers Ranger, Everest recall
Ford Australia has issued a recall for certain Ranger utes and Everest large SUVs built on the Ranger platform. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's Product…
Daimler goes all out on autonomy and electric trucks
Daimler Trucks has established the E-Mobility Group in the US which will develop electric trucks for market. Daimler has also honed its focus in the driverless…
New RAM trucks range to grow dealer network
The imminent RAM 1500 pick-up truck range will see its Australian and New Zealand dealership networks expand rapidly in the coming year. Australian distributor Ateco Automotive…
Australia’s May truck sales pummel ‘flat’ April
Nearly every manufacturer's May truck sales eclipsed the reserved figures of April. Isuzu Trucks Australia was the biggest improved with a 23% increase over last month…