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PREVIEW: Sneak look at Kenworth's 610 series

PREVIEW: Sneak look at Kenworth's 610 series

A bunch of Kenworth’s new 610 series trucks were put together at Mt Cotton in Southern Queensland to give a taste-test to fleet owners and transport media.

Maintenance goes high-tech with smartphone app

The running statistics and history of a truck can be found on a smartphone.

TRANSPORT of course, hasn't escaped the efficiencies of telematics

Vote for your favourite Rig of the Month winner

Blackall Stars is the entry into this month's winning Spitwater competition taken by truck driver and aspiring photographer Warren Aitken.

Cast your vote for the overall winner

Top five trucking Things To Do

POPULAR: The Penrith Working Truck Show is always a popular event, with participants coming from all over.

There are lots of events on around the country

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Kenworth

The new Kenworth 610 series were roadtested for the next edition of Big Rigs.

Mercedes-Benz Actros Success

Director of Daimler Benz Truck & Bus Daniel Whitehead.

THE new Mercedes-Benz Actros Range has impressed customers, who have had nothing...

Western Star Trucks Australia celebrates 50th Anniversary with something special...

Western Star 50th Anniversary

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The Last Post played by Luke Todd

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Get Trucked

Thermal camera trial cuts down on animal strikes

THE results so far have been positive in a six month trial of a truck mounted thermal imaging camera.

Big Rigs' exclusive road test of the International ProStar

POWER PLUS: The big Cummins pulls the ProStar as it passes the camera car west of Dubbo.

The International trucks are here for 2017

New UD a winner for heavy market

HEAVY OPERATOR: The PW 24 280 proved a strong contender in the light end of the heavy duty market when Big Rigs put it through its paces.

UD takes aim with new PW heavy duty rig.

Test Drive

Carly the garbo chick...

Carly the garbo chick... Iveco gave us the chance to drive a 6.4 dual control 280hp compactor at the Melbourne Truck Show.

Big Rigs editor Carly has a crack at an Iveco Garbage truck at the Melbourne Truck...

Iveco drive day action

Journalists got to experience all that Iveco has on offer at a drive day recently...

Chrysler 300c launch

Chrysler's new 300c big and bold is a new force in luxury. Photo Contributed

Celebrating 60 years of Chrysler in Australia, the American brand has last night...

UD MK auto test drive

UD's new MK auto.

Big Rigs tested UD's new MK250 at the Mt Cotton driver training centre recently. ...

Volvo Drive Event

Volvo FM, FMX and FE test drive from Anglesea to Werribee in Victoria and back again. Photo Contributed

Volvo took journalists to the Australian Automotive Research Centre in Victoria...

Isuzu NPR 300 in action

Victorian Freight Specialists (VFS) has taken a major step towards lowering its carbon footprint by acquiring and operating an Isuzu NPR 300 CNG. Photo Contributed

Leading logistics provider Victorian Freight Specialists (VFS) has taken a major...

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Motoring News

Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Cabriolet road test and review

Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Cabriolet’s 375kW/700Nm bi-turbo V8 helps wind-in-the-hair drivers hit 100kmh in 4.1 seconds.

Our best-selling city car is ready for a refresh

GT-LINE: Next generation Picanto has been shown in Europe, including with desirably sporty GT-Line kit. We're yet to learn if Australia will offer this option and a fruitier turbo engine for the new Picanto.

Value-packed next gen Kia Picanto arrivng by mid-year

Subaru Impreza 2.0i-S Hatch road test and review

WELL-OPTIONED Subaru's Impreza in higher specification 2.0i-S guise features excellent cabin features and cutting edge safety to go with a quality chassis.

The new Impreza offers impressive all-wheel-drive security and value

HSV's anniversary range celebrates 30 years of performance

POWER PLAYERS: 30 Years editions of Maloo, ClubSport, Senator and GTS bring power gains, revised suspensions and fresh styling

More power and torque for HSV's 30 Years specials

What is Autonomous Emergency Braking and can we trust it?

It's possible all new cars will feature AEB in the near future, but is your car braking for you always a good thing? It's clever tech, but not perfect yet.

Are you ready for your car to take control of braking for you?

Audi S4 and S4 Avant road test and review

CRACKING ALL-ROUNDER: A turbocharged V6, stunning design and high-tech inclusions ensure the new Audi S4 sedan and wagon look fine value despite a $100,000 price tag.

Sporty sedan and wagon without the trash talk

Nissan GT-R Nismo: road test and review at Mount Panorama

RACING BREED: The Nissan GT-R Nismo is finally on sale in Australia for $299,000, and where better to test this track-ready supercar than flat out at Mount Panorama.

Flat out in Nissan's track-ready masterpiece

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