Press Releases

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.

New regulatory changes allow Volvo Group to make the first interstate electric truck journey from Brisbane to ACT.

In conjunction with Wodonga TAFE, Volvo Trucks Australia has launched Iron Women, a driver training and licensing program aimed specifically at females.

DHL Supply Chain has energised its transition to electric vehicles with the first Australian delivery of Volvo FL Electric with second generation battery packs. The updated battery packs provide an increase in range over the previous range of FL Electric.