Deals On Wheels Australia Issue 484

Heavy-duty A new record was set in the heavy-duty segment with a total of 1,325 heavy vehicles delivered – up 232 on last year – bringing the segment to 9,308 to date. This surpassed August 2018’s result of 1,257 by 68 units and saw a 1.5 per cent growth in heavy vehicle sales in the January–August period. Interestingly, Kenworth actually sold more units last August, dropping eight to reach 281 this year, but Volvo brought the goods with a jump from 129 in August 2021 to 216 last month. That brought them to 1,910 and 1,386 units respectively YTD. Isuzu remained in third, snapping at the heels of Volvo with an August total of 179 and a YTD of 1,312. Scania and UD Trucks had a scrap in the early 100s, finishing up…

The short version of a long story is that Caltex is a global brand owned by Chevron – one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies with a 70-year history in Australia. The Caltex brand was previously used by Ampol under an exclusive brand licence, however that is now no longer exclusive and, from 2023, the Caltex brand will be solely used by Chevron. Back in 2020, Chevron also purchased the Puma Energy fuel business in Australia. That’s why you might have noticed established Caltex stations rebranding to Ampol, and selected Puma locations rebranding to new Caltex service stations. Why does this matter? It matters because Caltex and Chevron plan to deliver high-quality products at fair prices through a wide-reaching distribution network. Guided by the vision to be the global energy company most admired for…

’ 18 Isuzu Giga CXY 455 455hp turbo diesel AMT transmision 370,000km $165,000 Campbellfield, VIC 03 8373 7111 If you’re a sucker for a big bonnet this 2018 Giga CXY 455 may not necessarily catch your eye on the road, but the Giga was designed with a focus on driver comfort and fuel economy to suit those that need to get the job done and leave the polishing to somebody else. With a GCM of 54,000 and a 455hp (339kW) turbo diesel engine the Giga CXY with its automatic transmission, Hendrickson airbag suspension and fixed turntable is idea for a range of short-haul applications. For more information, call City Bus and Truck Centre on 03 8373 7111. Scan with your Smartphone camera to check out this deal!…

’16 Mack Granite Mack MP8 Adblue M-Drive full auto transmission 775,296km $185,000 Dandenong South, VIC 03 9998 4948 Having done its share of hard work over 775,296km, this 2016 Mack Granite comes with an MP8 and auto transmission, alloy rims and a FUPS alloy bumper. Behind it is fitted a new YLZ Hardox tipper coming in at 4.4m long by 1.15m high. It is one smart-looking machine, so get in there now. For more information, call CTR Truck Sales on 03 9998 4948. Scan with your Smartphone camera to check out this deal!…

’ 18 Kenworth T610 SAR Cummins X15 E5 - 550hp (TBC) Eaton 18-speed Road Ranger 803,591km $225,000 Burton SA 08 7007 6836 On the inside there’s the usual wood-look dash but a change of pace with grey padding as opposed to the classic maroon. Being a day cab there’s a large window in the back and storage between the seats. Rated for 97 tonnes GCM this is a mighty fine rig to cruise down the highway in. For more information, call CP Used Trucks on 08 7007 6836. Scan with your Smartphone camera to check out this deal!…

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) unveiled the next generation model of the all-electric light-duty truck eCanter on September 7. MFTBC says the new version addresses even more diverse logistics needs with a significantly expanded vehicle line-up. Sales of the Next Generation eCanter in the Japanese market are scheduled for Spring 2023. MFTBC will also launch the new vehicle in additional overseas markets in the coming years. MFTBC has adopted the eAxle in the Next Generation eCanter, integrating the motor with the rear axle and allowing for a more compact drivetrain structure. The line-up includes 28 variants for the Japanese market and approximately 80 variants for overseas markets. In addition to the current 7.5 ton (7.6 tonne) gross weight model, the new vehicle comes in weight classes ranging from five to eight tons…