Press Releases

Volvo Group customer and leading supply chain provider Martin Brower has introduced its first electric delivery truck into its Australian fleet. As a key distributor for McDonald’s, Martin Brower’s new 8-pallet Volvo FL electric refrigerated truck will deliver 7 days a week to McDonald’s restaurants across the greater Sydney metropolitan area. It can hold up to 4.6 tons and has up to 230 kilometers of range, tailored to the demands of urban restaurant deliveries.

Volvo has announced sales start for the revamped heavy duty range this week. The new Euro 6 lineup arrives with a raft of new features as well as the powerful new D17 engine with a new range of horsepower ratings stretching from 600hp to 780hp.

28 May, Brisbane: In a landmark move for emergency services and sustainable transport in Australia, Volvo Trucks has delivered the first Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) electric vehicle, a Volvo 6x4 FMX Heavy Duty Electric Prime Mover (FMX Electric). QFES Commissioner, Steve Smith AFSM, and Minister for Fire and Disaster Recovery and Minister for Corrective Services, Hon. Nikki Boyd MP, attended the delivery in Volvo’s Wacol factory, showing the combined commitment to a cleaner future for Queensland.

Volvo Trucks Australia has announced the appointment of Tom Chapman to the role of Vice President- Sales, Volvo Trucks Australia.

Volvo Trucks has taken the wraps off the highest horsepower FH16 it has offered in Australia to date. The powerful new D17 engine was launched in Sweden to much acclaim in February 2024 with a new range of horsepower ratings stretching from 600hp to 780hp.

Today, Team Global Express has been rolling out Australia’s largest logistics electric vehicle fleet, following the receipt of 60 electric trucks to its Bungarribee (Eastern Creek) depot in Western Sydney.

The first Volvo FH Electric sold in Australia has been delivered to Brisbane Qld based Followmont Transport.

Volvo Trucks has taken the wraps off an updated heavy-duty lineup, showcasing a range of aerodynamic and safety updates to the FH and FM, as well as revealing an entirely new flagship 17-litre engine platform. The FH range has also expanded with the addition of an "extended front" variant dubbed the FH-Aero available for the European market.

Currumbin QLD based bulk hauliers, Sawtell and Sons are celebrating 90 years in business this year and have chosen to mark the occasion by taking delivery of yet another Volvo FH16.

Volvo Trucks has scooped the prestigious industry award for its Volvo FH Electric. It’s the first time ever that an electric truck wins the award.