Mitsubishi Fuso celebrate the 90th Anniversary of the FUSO brand
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation have celebrated the 90th anniversary of the FUSO brand. The origin of the FUSO name dates back to May 1932, when Mitsubishi’s first gasoline bus, the “B46 type shared car”, manufactured at the Kobe Shipyard of the former Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, was branded “FUSO”. The vehicle’s name, selected among proposals…
Read MoreFuso upgrades its Built Ready 815 Tipper with a two-way tailgate & even more features
Fuso has upgraded its Built Ready factory tipper range with a two-way tailgate and additional standard features for its popular Canter 815 model. It has also turned up the volume and increased the space inside the load area from 2.4 cubic metres to 2.6 cubic metres. The Canter 615 City Cab and 815 Wide Cab…
Read MoreVault Removals take delivery of their new Fuso Fighter FM1627 from MTC Coffs Harbour
Vault Removals have today taken delivery of a new Fuso Fighter FM 1627 from our Coffs Harbour branch. Powered by a 199kW/785Nm Euro 6 engine linked to a nine speed Eaton transmission it also features rear airbag suspension. The truck has been fitted with a custom built furniture pantech body from Patra truck bodies. Thank…
Read MoreMercedes-Benz Actros now available with Level 2 partially automated driving
Mercedes-Benz Actros is first truck with Level 2 automation available in Australia. Customers can now order a Mercedes-Benz truck that can help steer itself. The Active Drive Assist technology in the Actros now enables SAE Level 2 partially automated driving capability; a first for Australian heavy trucks. Mercedes-Benz Trucks has introduced the innovative driver assistance…
Read MoreA new Mercedes Benz Actros 2653 for Frontline Removals of Port Macquarie
Frontline Removals of Port Macquarie have just taken delivery of a new Mercedes Benz Actros 2653 from MTC. The driver Ben Ball commented how comfortable and how easy it is to operate. It’s pretty economical too as Ben achieved 3.22 km per litre on its maiden voyage to the Central Coast and back. We want…
Read MoreNew Cascadia returning 1.62km per litre while running 91 Tonne loads of fertiliser
Paul Mills runs a family trucking business based in Brinkworth, South Australia and he is delighted by the fuel numbers that his new Cascadia 126 returns. It hauls fertiliser on a run that takes in Port Lincoln, Walleroo and Port Adelaide. “We are getting 1.62km per litre running 91 tonnes loaded both ways,” Mills said.…
Read MoreMTC’s Shaun Mann is Freightliner Parts Manager Of The Year for 2021
A big congratulations to our own Shaun Mann who has been awarded the Freightliner Parts Manager Of The Year for 2021 at the recent Daimler Trucks conference in Melbourne. Shaun has been with Mavin Truck Centre for just over 2 years and has proved to be a valuable addition to our team. He joined us…
Read MoreMavin Truck Centre are Mercedes-Benz Regional Dealer Of The Year for 2021
Congratulations to the team at Mavin Truck Centre on winning the Mercedes Benz Regional Dealer of the Year award for 2021. It is the effort of each and every team member from MTC that helps us achieve these results. We are very proud that this is our 10th consecutive year receiving a Daimler award including…
Read MoreAustralia’s Advanced Emergency Braking System mandate welcomed by Daimler
Daimler Truck and Bus Australia has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement that Advanced Emergency Braking System (AEBS) for 3.5-tonne plus trucks and buses will be mandated locally, but encouraged customers to act now. AEBS and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) systems must be installed from 1 November 2023 for all new models of heavy vehicles. They…
Read MoreLinfox add Fuso e-Canter all-electric trucks to its Bunnings delivery fleet
Linfox is trialing electric vehicles with some of its customers and has recently added two all-electric Fuso e-canter trucks to their Bunnings delivery fleet. Powered by 100 per cent reneweable electricity, at least 60 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions (CO2-e) can be avoided annually compared to the same size Euro 6 diesel powered truck,…
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