The past month witnessed some significant new product and service launches by HVIA members, led by the opening of Levanta Workshop Solutions’ new $15 million headquarters at Heathwood in Brisbane’s south.
Highlights of the new facility include 4,500 square metres of warehouse and manufacturing space, two five-ton overhead gantry cranes, a 400-square-metre fully operational equipment showroom, a large, dedicated training facility, state-of-the-art offices with plenty of space and loads of parking. Read more
Hydrogen Refuelling Network A Step Closer
New Zealand-based green hydrogen technology developer and producer Hiringa Energy is one step closer to bringing a green hydrogen refuelling network to Australia. Read more
New Shogun Boasts Market-Leading 530HP
Fuso has launched a new Shogun range headed up by the most powerful Japanese heavy-duty truck in Australia. Read more
Four New Members Join HVIA Family
HVIA has welcomed four new members to its rapidly expanding membership: workshop equipment supplier Inca Lifts, transport management systems specialist Slipstream, custom truck manufacturer Any Type Trucks, and vehicle safety solutions provider ECCO Safety. Read more
Solar-Powered Refrigerated Trailer Shines
Protran Solutions, with Sunswap Endurance, have successfully completed the world’s longest zero-emission, solar-charged refrigerated transport route, marking a significant milestone in sustainable cold chain logistics. Read more
Geotab Unveil AI-Powered Telematics Plans
HVIA Major Partner Geotab, a global leader in connected transportation solutions, has unveiled the next wave of innovation on its telematics roadmap for Australian fleets at its flagship event, Geotab Connect. Read more
Volvo Trucks Unveils New Engine Range
Volvo Trucks Australia has unveiled a new range of horsepower ratings for its popular Euro 6 13-litre engine platform for the brand’s versatile FM workhorse. Read more
Aussie-First Powers Up
South Australian company VE Motion recently launched Australia’s first commercially available driven powered trailer system, giving heavy transport operators a new way to cut fuel costs, improve efficiency and boost performance without replacing existing trucks. Read more
Penske Townsville Named Dealer Of Year
Penske Townsville has been awarded 2025 Dealer of the Year, receiving the prestigious platinum award as the top-performing dealership across Penske Australia & New Zealand’s truck dealer network. Read more
HVIA Welcomes Fresh Face In PBS
As the NHVR’s Lead Mechanical Engineer PBS since January 2026, Saizo Takeuchi now leads the teams responsible for the assessment and approval of all Performance Based Standards (PBS) Design and Vehicle Approvals. Read more
Perth, Townsville Win Top Daimler Awards
Daimler Trucks Townsville and Daimler Trucks Perth have been named joint winners of the 2025 Daimler Truck Dealer of the Year at a glittering event in Melbourne. Read more
HVIA Awards: Unlocking 2025 Winners
In a new series, HVIA’s Chief Engineer Rachel Michaud takes a sneak peek at what got the 2025 Product Innovation Award winner Airtec over the line in our most competitive award category. Read more
