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VOLVO DELIVERS

DESPITE THE frustrations stemming from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Volvo Group Australia (VGA) has swum against the tide, embarking on what it states as its biggest launch ever with a new range of FM, FMX, FH and FH16 models – just in time for Christmas.

VGA states that all new Volvo models will be built at its production facility in Wacol, Queensland.

According to Volvo, the new range has been designed with the driver in mind, pointing to “unparalleled levels of comfort, driveability and safety”.

“Long haul drivers don’t just drive our trucks; they often live in them, however even in an urban distribution environment drivers also need a safe comfortable workplace,” states VGA vice president of sales, Tony O’Connell.

“For some it is

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