Kenworth recall
Paccar Australia have announced a recall for some Kenworth models. The recall covers some K108 and K104B models.
LNG engines taking off
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) engines made by Westport, as seen at the recent Melbourne Truck Show in the Innovation Kenworth, are starting to make progress in the US market with a sale of 20 HPDI LNG engines to a single customer in California.
Look into the future with Kenworth’s Innovation Truck
No photos are available before the unveiling at the Melbourne Truck Show of Kenworth’s ‘Innovation Truck’, a peek into the future of Australian trucking. Powered by one of the first natural gas engines currently being trialed in Australia, the vehicle features dozens of other major innovations to improve environmental performance and increase productivity, performance and safety at the same time.
The Australian manufacturer spent 12 months developing the vehicle in collaboration with leading edge suppliers in Australia, North America and Europe, some of which have invested years researching and refining advanced componentry and prototype systems.
“Kenworth’s Innovation Truck is a lot more than a concept vehicle,” said PACCAR Australia’s Director of Sales and Marketing, Andrew Hadjikakou “It’s a highly practical vehicle, combining the latest technological innovations that may one day be available in every truck.”
Kenworth T3 Series new models
Previewed together for the first time at the Melbourne Show, Kenworth say they are proud to announce the introduction of the T3 Series of truck models comprising the T358 and the all new T388.
The all new T388 complements the already comprehensive T358 range and provides the ideal truck for applications requiring up to 470 horsepower and 1650 lbft
The T3 Series is now available in a range of models with vocational specs tailor-made to suit their intended niche markets. There are now a total of six models available T358P, T358R, T358A, T388P, T388R and T388CC; representing Prime Movers, Rigid Trucks, Agitator and Car Carrier applications.
‘PACCAR World’ -on show
Paccar Australia will showcase its range of products and services at the inaugural 2008 Melbourne Truck Show), which will be held at the Melbourne Showgrounds on 8-10 May.
The showgrounds’ Town Square Hoecker, temporarily renamed ‘PACCAR World’, will be among the largest exhibits at the show. It will host more than 15 of the latest models from the market leading range of Kenworth and DAF Trucks. The 2500-metre display will also include the ALLRig parts and service range as well as representation from Paccar Financial
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