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Peugeot Reveals Brand-New 2019 508 SW Wagon, Will Officially Debut in Paris, This September After officially announcing the brand-new 508 SW sedan, Peugeot carmaker presented the SW wagon, both variants heading for an official debut at the 2018 Paris Motor Show, this September. Later on this year, the 2019 508 SW will be introduced in Europe. The 2019 Peugeot 508 SW wagon looks more premium from a visual perspective, coming with plenty of new highlights that make it more attractive and appealing. Speaking of which, Yann Bonny, director of dynamics at Peugeot, has declared that their aim was to enhance the car`s driving experience. “So we applied the same technical package – wheelbase, damped engine mount, multi-link rear axle and electronically controlled damping, depending on the model. We then proceeded to make specific adjustments to compensate for the difference in mass breakdown in the SW. The result is the same as for the saloon – a perfect balance between sportiness

2018 Nissan Kicks with Color Studio Package Revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show last November, the all-new 2018 Nissan Kicks is considered one of the most affordable compact crossover in the segment, with prices set at around $17,900. It will arrive in the United States this month, along with some new packages also seen on other models. The Color Studio package for instance, was first introduced on the Versa Note model, and comes with a series of visual enhancements and a wide choice of wheels. All these, just like you can also see in the media gallery below, make the new Kicks more attractive and appealing. Speaking of the crossover`s new kit, Mike Soutter, Vice President at Nissan North America, Inc, has also declared that: “As an affordable compact crossover – with a starting MSRP of just $17,990 – Kicks is designed to fit the needs of singles or couples looking for style, personal technology, smart functionality and advanced safety features. The Kicks Color Stu

5 Mistakes New Drivers Should Avoid #1: Predicting the Road There are many confusing situations in a driver’s life, and some are even misleading for experienced people. So, as a new driver, it’s very important to practice caution when you are on the road. However, since most people get their license when they’re teenagers, it’s difficult to preach caution and have them actually employ it. This is why  stupid accidents happen  by failing to correctly interpret a sign or by forgetting that roads can get slippery when temperatures start to drop. Not to mention, there are areas where the road is barely regulated but many new drivers feel it’s OK to speed up. The number one mistake a new driver can make is forgetting the world is unpredictable. #2: Estimating Speed It takes a while for your brain to understand the change of speed, regardless of the fact that you are used to the idea since you’ve probably been a passenger in a car before. However, when you’re the one driving

A Guide to Spare Tyre Options As a safe motorist, it’s your job to expect the unexpected. On Australia’s roads, other drivers will do things you never dreamt of, poor road conditions will sometimes take you by surprise, and you’ll have to deal with the occasional flat tyre. With a bit of preparation, however, those flat tyres don’t have to mean waiting for roadside assistance. In this guide, you’ll learn everything you should know about spare tyres, and you’ll learn which options are available for when you have a flat tyre. Full-Size Spares Offer a Longer-Term Solution With full-size spare tyres, you’ll have to buy an extra wheel and tyre when purchasing one of the  wheels and tyre packages available on the market. The biggest benefit of having a full-size spare tyre is that it provides more than a temporary fix; simply put it on your vehicle in place of the flat tyre, and go on with your day. However, full-size spare tyres do come with a significant space requirement. I

CUMMINS PULLING POWER Six Cummins employees put in a big truck-pull effort hauling a Kenworth B-double combo over a 100-metre course Hauling hard are (rear, left to right) Mick Cristaldi, Brad Saffin, Glen Jones and at the front (left to right) Bill Northcott, Mike Fowler and Andrew Booth. When it comes to keeping trucks on the move, Cummins has a solid reputation for doing just that. However, six loyal employees - Mick Cristaldi, Brad Saffin, Glen Jones, Bill Northcott, Mike Fowler and Andrew Booth - decided to take that reputation to another level, all for a good cause, by entering the 2018 Fennell Forestry Truck Pull Challenge. Held at the Glenburnie Saleyards near Mount Gambier, South Australia on Saturday, October 13, Fennell Forestry has raised more than $100,000 for the Variety Club of South Australia since the event began six years ago, with $25,000 raised this year alone. The challenge is for a six-man team to pull a Kenworth prime mover and unladen B-

UD QUON FOR A YEAR WINNER ANNOUNCED UD Trucks Australia has announced the winner of its competition to experience the ultimate test drive of an all new Quon for a year. Innisfail Carrying Company in Queensland has won the golden test drive ticket, and will now add the new Quon to the trucks hard at work in the business for an entire year. "This is the perfect way for me to trial a new UD Truck without outlaying the cost," says Lance Law, managing director of Innisfail Carrying Company. "With the harsh environment in Australia, you need a durable truck that can prove itself over the years. I keep my trucks for 15 years so they have to last the distance." Innisfail Carrying Company is a family-owned business that started in 1995 with one prime mover, and has since expanded to include several depots across Queensland while operating a fleet of 38 trucks. Law says truck durability is the most important criteria and he’s confident the UD will tick the ri

BANDAG HIGHWAY GUARDIAN: VETERAN TRUCKIE THREE TIMES A HERO Truck driver of 45 years Lew Rowe was honoured last night with the coveted Bandag Highway Guardian award after saving a fellow driver from a truck fire, the third time he’s saved someone’s life on Australian roads Lew Rowe with Bridgestone Australia National Commercial Manager Geoff May The Linfox driver was recognised with the award at the Castrol Vecton Awards Dinner in Melbourne and commended for helping the driver of a rolled truck to escape as it caught fire. Lew was at a standstill for a separate incident near Holbrook on his run from Melbourne to Tarcutta on the night of 25 September, when another truck collided with a car behind him, rolled on its side and came to a stop alongside his B-double. Without delay, Lew began using his fire extinguisher to suppress flames and helped the driver out from behind the wheel and through the broken windscreen as the truck fire intensified. VIDEO: Heroic truck

CSIRO BULLISH ON HYDROGEN AS FUEL ALTERNATIVE Electric vehicle submission sees natural gas working in shorter term for trucks The CSIRO sees serious electric propulsion impacts taking a little while The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has nailed its colours to the mast of hydrogen gas for future transport propulsion, along with other uses, in its submission to the Senate Select Committee on Electric Vehicles. The independent Australian federal government agency is already involved in electric power and alternative fuels  as the battle for emission-less transport, involving hydrogen-focused fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) and battery electric vehicles (EV) including for trucks, continues to gain heat. But for commercial transport, the CSIRO indicates more conventional gas and other efficiencies will dominate as alternatives in the medium term. In the meantime, it sees the nation’s natural advantages giving it a leg-up for

INDUSTRY EXPERTS RECOGNISED AT TMC Craig Roseneder Award and Industry Achievement recipients showcased Trevor Dickson and Tony Wright Divall’s Earthmoving’s Tony Wright and Paccar Parts Australia’s Trevor Dickson have been recognised as the trucking industry’s outstanding technical contributors for 2018 at the Technology and Maintenance Conference’s (TMC’s) Castrol Vecton Awards Dinner. The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) event celebrates the industry professionals’ dedication and achievements throughout the year. Wright received the 2018 Craig Roseneder Award, an honour that recognises technical and maintenance excellence in the workshop. He will be sent on an all-expenses paid trip to Atlanta to attend the US Technology and Maintenance Council’s 2019 Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition. Wright is this year’s recipient for promoting a healthy and safe workplace culture at Divall’s, and demonstrating impeccable maintenance application,

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VTA HONOURS HOPLEY WITH WFD CHALMERS AWARD The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) has honoured its immediate past president and long-serving executive council member with one of the association’s and the transport industry’s highest accolades. Brendan Hopley was presented with the WFD Chalmers Award at the VTA President’s Dinner in front of over 100 senior representatives of the transport industry, past award winners and other freight and logistics stakeholders. The dinner was sponsored by Volvo Group Australia and CMV Group. The WFD Chalmers Award was instituted by the VTA in memory of Daryl Chalmers, who was a member of the executive council for more than 40 years. It is presented annually to recognise individuals that have supported and worked with the association over many years, with dedication, loyalty, and commitment to its existence and longevity. Read Brendan Hopley’s views on driver training, here VTA president Cameron Dunn said there could be no worthier