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Isuzu Trucks has planned a full-range display of its 2025 models at the Brisbane Truck Show from May 15-18.

The perennial market leader in Australia for the last 36 years said it’s holding nothing back at its main floor display at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.

“The Brisbane Truck Show is one of those industry events that everyone looks forward to with anticipation, and I know for sure that the entire team from Isuzu can’t wait to showcase the new range at its first public outing,” said Isuzu Australia Limited (IAL) Head of Marketing and Customer Experience, John Walker.

“We have our brand new 2025 model range, which will be on its first full public outing, and to showcase our new models in appropriate style, we’ve built an all-new stand with features catering to the full breadth of the Isuzu offer.

Walker said planning for the 2025 Isuzu stand started the day after the last show concluded in 2023.

“We’ve made sure that every aspect of our business that customers want to know about has its own dedicated display area, from our trucks to parts, our aftersales suite of offerings, the ever-popular merchandise and a smart new range of accessories for our stylish new range of trucks.”

The Isuzu experience

Walker promised show attendees a showpiece that truly complements the new models, plus an uplift for all areas of the Isuzu business, including power solutions, parts, accessories, service and care.

“All assets have been upgraded, including the online platforms through to brochures and spec sheets—everything is fresh,” Walker said.

Isuzu will display 11 vehicles – including some surprises – on a stand that totals in excess of 1000 square metres in Hall 2. In addition, there will be a comprehensive display of Isuzu Power Solutions products, including the premium industrial power generation range.

The new stand layout also incorporates a plenary stage where visitors can hear directly from product experts about the 2025 Isuzu truck range, which includes not only a new look but also a range of safety and technological advancements.

First public outing of new range

Director and Chief of Sales and Aftersales, Ben Lasry, said Isuzu has brought all the dealers together to showcase its 2025 range and ensure they had all the key information for their customers.

“We have an extensive range of trucks, and the Isuzu dealer network is renowned for their product expertise and superior understanding of what aspects of the truck are most critical to a business owner’s operation,” Lasry said.

“This same approach was applied to our body builder partners, with a flow of critical information they need to carry out the broad array of application and industry builds.

“And now, we’re extending an invitation to the Australian trucking public to come on down and learn all about our exciting new range,” he continued

“For those just starting out or considering joining the industry, we have our training experts on hand with an interactive experience for those looking to either get into a heavy vehicle trade or upskill.”

Lasry said over 70 dealer sites across the country will soon have the opportunity to showcase to customers and continue to build the excitement for the all-new Isuzu truck range.

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Scania returns to the Brisbane Truck Show from May 15-18 with its biggest and most powerful V8 prime mover taking centre stage, on a brand new display stand.

The 770 S 6×4 boasts 3700Nm of torque from just over 1000rpm from its 16.4-litre V8 engine, and the S-series extended CS 23 cab delivers a flat floor and stacks of space for the truckie out on the road for days at a time.

Scania remains the only supplier of on-road trucks powered by a V8, and the S-series show truck comes equipped with all the latest and greatest European active and passive safety features from Advanced Driver Assistance Systems to side curtain roll-over airbags, autonomous emergency braking, adaptive steering, as well as Scania’s brand new all-digital dashboard.

Scania says its 770 S CS 23 also sets a new standard for long haul comfort, technology and convenience and is joined on the stand by a 500 P low entry prime mover boasting an example of the successful 13-litre straight six-cylinder SUPER engine family that has been a huge hit with Australian customers since launch two years ago.

The 500 P prime mover is ideal for last mile delivery, urban and regional work, as well as having the flexibility to undertake B-double work when needed.

Driving down fuel consumption and emissions has seen a rapid acceleration with the arrival of the Scania SUPER engine range.

Scania’s claims of an 8 per cent fuel saving have been met and exceeded in many cases in real world operation down under.

The feature-rich all-new DOHC design delivers amazing fuel figures, plenty of power and prodigious torque. Compared with rivals of similar hp outputs, the Scania SUPER engines deliver more torque at each hp rating which underscores its drivability and performance as well as fuel economy and reduced emissions.

All Scania’s advanced engines can run on Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil ex-factory to deliver vastly reduced CO2 emissions, and all can run on B10 biodiesel blends, with most of the engine line up able to run on B100, delivering up to a 90 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions.

Also starring on the Scania stand is the all-new 40 G-series battery electric prime mover, the first of its type to reach Australia, which will be ideal for local and regional single trailer applications, offering silent running, practical range and zero tailpipe emissions.

“Scania has a mass-market solution to driving down emissions across the range for customers willing to switch to biodiesel or HVO,” said Benjamin Nye, Director of Sales for Scania Trucks.

“While Scania as a company is dedicating its future to the provision of an increasing number of battery electric trucks, for the here and now we can make a bigger impact on emissions reduction by switching to low CO2 emitting fuels while retaining the efficient and clean diesel combustion engines we are all familiar with.”

In addition to the trucks on the Scania stand, the company is also showcasing its wide range of total transport solutions in Brisbane.

These range from flexible company-owned finance packages through Scania Finance Australia to tailored Repair and Maintenance contracts, pre-paid service contracts, Rental Truck and Used Truck services, driver and fleet monitoring and driver training, as well as Fleet Care, driver and fleet mobile phone apps, nationwide Scania Assistance coverage and a growing network of company-owned sales and service branches.

“It is good to be back at the Brisbane Truck Show, and we are looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones, while introducing visitors to our new-look stand,” Nye said.

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Emergency services remain at the scene of a fatal two-truck crash in Sydney’s south west this morning.

About 6.30am today officers attached to Campbelltown City Police Area Command were called to southbound on the Hume Highway, Blair Athol, following reports of a crash.

Emergency services attended and found two trucks had collided, before one truck ignited in flames.

Fire and Rescue NSW officers attended and extinguished the blaze.

NSW Police said one driver died at the scene and is yet to be formally identified.

Motorists are diverted onto Campbelltown Rd. Image: Live Traffic NSW

NSW Ambulance paramedics have treated the second driver at the scene for various injuries before being taken to hospital.

A crime scene has been established and officers from the Crash Investigation Unit have commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

All southbound lanes of the Hume Motorway are closed at Blair Athol, near Campbelltown and surrounding local roads are being impacted. Diversions are in place and suitable for all vehicles. For more information visit www.livetraffic.com.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

As inquiries continue, anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has dashcam or CCTV footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

UPDATE – 10.30am: Sadly, NSW Police now report that one of the drivers has died.

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Paramedics have treated a truck driver for various injuries after a two-truck crash that has closed the southbound lanes of the Hume Highway at Blair Athol, near Campbelltown this morning.

NSW Police did not have any information about the condition of the other truck driver. One of the trucks was engulfed in flames.

Fire and Rescue NSW officers are working to extinguish the blaze.

NSW Ambulance later reported that one man in his 40s was taken to St George Hospital, and three other patients were treated for minor injuries at the scene.

Drivers are being asked to avoid the area, but anyone already on the motorway can exit onto Campbelltown Road and can then continue to Moore Oxley St and Narellan Rd to return to the Hume Highway. This is suitable for all vehicles.

Police said no further information is available at this time.

As inquiries continue, anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has dashcam or CCTV footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

For the latest on the road conditions in the area, click here.

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It was a double celebration for livestock owner operator James Papworth, who recently walked away with the keys to his brand new Kenworth T659 – and a new fiancé.

James, 28, proposed to his partner of several years, Laura Beer, at Twin City Truck Centre in Wodonga.

James got down on one knee to pop the question. Image: Twin City Truck Centre

He had a special note planted in the passenger door of the T659 that read: “Will you ‘Keep on Keepin on’ with me.” He then got down on one knee and asked Laura to marry him, to which she said, “Yes!”

As James explained, the note was in reference to the name they had given to the truck. “I had the proposal planned for a fair while, unbeknownst to her. There was only one other person there who knew about it and that was the lady who videoed it for us.

“Laura had no idea, so it was a big surprise. She never expected it at all.”

The go-getting young truckie began his career in transport as a diesel mechanic. “I grew up working on a farm in Holbrook, New South Wales. Dad has his own local transport business and carts cattle. I left school and worked on the farm for a couple of years, then I did my trade,” James said.

He then made the decision to move to the Northern Territory for two years to work and study. During his time there, he built cattle yards, drove trucks and successfully completed his Certificate III in Agriculture.

After deciding to make truck driving his career, James got his MC licence in 2019 and joined Martins Stock Haulage as a driver.

“I moved to Scone and got the job with Martins – and didn’t look back. I was there for about four or five years. I started off transporting cattle for a couple of years and then went on to carting sheep. I was travelling right across the east coast – from the bottom of Victoria all the way up to Central Queensland,” he explained.

And it was during that time that James’ professionalism and dedication to the industry was formally recognised. In 2022, James was named Young Driver of the Year award at the annual Livestock and Bulk Rural Carriers Association (LBRCA) conference.

He made the decision to go out on his own in July 2023, when he purchased his first truck – also a Kenworth T659 and a B-double stock crate. With that, his business Papworth Livestock was born.

“Laura and I were going to travel to America and the day before we paid for the trip, this opportunity came up to buy our first truck. We bought the truck and cancelled the trip,” James said.

While it hasn’t always been an easy ride for James, the purchase of his new T659 was an exciting milestone. “My partner and I have been through a fair bit in the last 12 months and she’s always stuck by my side, so I wanted to do something really special for her,” said James.

“Laura says that we’ll never be able to sell this truck because it has a fair bit of sentimental value now,” he said.

James’ new blinged-up Kenworth T659 and Laura’s new engagement ring. Image: Laura Beer

Laura works full time as a school teacher, along with assisting James with the business. “We live in Wagga and she works really hard. Along with being a school teacher, she does all the paperwork for the business and organises a fair bit of that sort of stuff. Laura is the brains of the whole show,” added James.

After picking up the new T659 on Saturday, March 29, James took it on its maiden run to the town of Junee, in the Riverina region of New South Wales.

“It’s very similar to the older T659 I had but I’ve dressed it up a bit better, with a nice paint job,” said James. “It’s a great truck to drive. I don’t think I’d change a single thing on it. Twin City Truck Centre were also fantastic to deal with – nothing was a drama.”

James says about 70 per cent of his work involves carting sheep, while the remaining 30 per cent is cattle transport. “I enjoy working with livestock, particularly with sheep. I do a lot of paddock work, carting to meatworks.”

With the new truck now on the road, Big Rigs asked if a date had yet been set for the couple’s big day. “Not yet,” said James. “We’re taking it one step at a time!” he laughed.

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