Iveco Trucks Australia has announced it will be ending distribution of International Trucks following the production end of the ProStar range in December this year.
Iveco was advised by Navistar Inc, manufacturer of International Trucks, that the extensive validation and engineering investment necessary to make the vehicles available in right hand drive was no longer economical for a “limited number of lower volume markets”.
Iveco Trucks Australia says it remains “committed to supporting all existing ProStar customers” through its nationwide International dealership network by offering ongoing servicing and parts support and honouring all existing warranties.
“We are obviously disappointed that the Australian market will no longer have access to the iconic International truck brand and the ProStar range,” Iveco Trucks Australia managing director Michael May says.
“From a business perspective, however, we recognise the substantial investment required for right hand drive markets which does not prove to be viable for Navistar.
“The priority now, for Iveco Trucks Australia is to continue to provide operators with a level of on-going support that ensures ownership of an International ProStar remains productive, cost-effective and hassle-free,” May says.
The ProStar will remain available to purchase in the short term from existing local stock and through final orders placed in this year’s production.
Iveco continues to provide the Australian truck market with an extensive model range that spans passenger car licence vans and cab chassis light trucks, through to B-Double capable prime movers with up to 90 tonnes GCM.
