- Tractor T: Neil Harbison’s Flathead V8 Hot Rod Build
What’s a car enthusiast to do when he lives in a seaside town with a great golf course in seasonal Victoria and he knows his […]
- What Actually Protects Your Truck’s Resale Value
Truck resale value isn’t something most owner-operators think about until it’s time to sell. But it’s one of the biggest factors in what your business […]
- Five Ways Long-Haul Drivers Are Cutting Costs on the Road
Long-haul truck driver costs add up fast — fuel, food, tolls, phone data, it never really stops. So, a recent Trucksales piece went straight to […]
- Truck Licences in Australia: Why the Rules Change at Every Border
Truck licences in Australia share the same national class names. LR, MR, HR, HC, MC — the same five letters everywhere. But everything else is […]
- GVM, GCM and Payload: The Numbers Every Operator Needs to Know
Three sets of letters. One very expensive mistake if you get them wrong. GVM, GCM and payload sound like compliance jargon. But a recent Trucksales […]
- The Toolkit Every Long-Haul Driver Swears By
Every experienced driver has a roadside story that ends with ‘if only I’d had the right tool.’ For Trucksales, we asked four seasoned interstate drivers, […]
- What Your Truck Licence Test Doesn’t Prepare You For
Ask any experienced truck driver what their licence test actually taught them, and you’ll get some version of the same answer: not much. That’s the […]
- Six Truck Cleaning Hacks Using Stuff You Already Have at Home
Keeping a rig clean is one of those jobs that never quite makes it to the top of the list, until pride of ownership (or […]
- PBS Trucks: Why Australia’s Roads Look Different Than They Used To
If you’ve noticed longer, oddly configured combinations hauling containers or tippers down the highway, Performance Based Standards (PBS) is usually why. For Trucksales, we sat […]
- From a Sleepless Night to the Show Circuit: A Western Star Heritage Restoration
From a sleepless night to the show circuit, that’s how Ray’s 1997 Western Star Heritage went from a forgotten yard truck to an award-worthy restoration, […]
- AI and Tax Time: How Aussie Truckies Are Ditching the Shoebox of Receipts
Every owner-driver knows the June 30 scramble, a glovebox full of dockets, a fuel card statement nobody’s opened since March, and the sinking feeling you’re […]
- Master Signwriter Crackers Keeps the Art of Hand-Painted Truck Scrolling Alive
Crackers is one of Australia’s last traditional truck signwriters, carrying on a craft he learned watching his father Harold haul freight in classic Macks before […]
- From Father to Son: Jeff Poulton’s 60 Years With a 1966 International Loadstar
Jeff Poulton’s family has been on Australian roads for more than six decades, starting with his father’s first trucks out of Beaconsfield in the 1950s […]
- Dynamite: Troy and Wayne Cornwill’s Custom Kenworth Legend SAR
Troy and Wayne Cornwill have spent more than 30 years building their trucking business from the ground up, starting with a single restored Aerodyne in […]
- Heath’s JDM-Inspired Torana Hatchback: From Sunbird to Track Weapon
Heath Van Der Waerden’s Holden Torana hatchback — affectionately nicknamed the “Sh#t Bird” by his mates — started life as an Aussie Sunbird before Heath […]
- Road Lords Kustom Park ‘Em Up: Andrew Hod’s Chopped 1949 Mercury Leads Melbourne’s Koolest Car Show
Held at the Shannons Insurance showrooms, the Road Lords Kustom Car Club’s Park ‘Em Up brought together some of Melbourne’s finest traditional customs, and Andrew […]
- Vic Hot Rod & Street Machine Show 2025: Dean Davidson’s 1951 Ford Business Coupe Unveil
The 2025 Victorian Hot Rod & Street Machine Show brought Greased n Gassed back for another year of walk-and-talk coverage, and the headline moment was […]
- The Night Train: A 1986 Kenworth W924 Restored to Factory Spec
For this truck enthusiast, “The Night Train” is a fitting nickname — a full-time train driver by trade who spent years behind the wheel of […]
- Krystal Dreams: Restoring the Ford LTL That Ran Melbourne to Perth for TNT
In 1988, a young Tasmanian truckie named Mick left home with two bags and started driving for a TNT subcontractor. The Ford LTL he was […]
- 50 Years on the Road: An Aussie Truckie’s Restored International 3070 & D-Line Collection
At 72, this Australian truckie has more than 50 years of stories to tell — and a shed full of restored International trucks to go […]
- The Last Roar: David Derham’s 1984 Kenworth 892 Detroit Two-Stroke
David Derham bought his Kenworth cab-over brand new in 1984, speccing it with the legendary 892 Detroit two-stroke engine, a 13-speed Road Ranger overdrive, and […]
- From Melbourne to the Border: The Story of Victoria’s Old Hume Highway
Before the bypasses came through, the Hume Highway was the beating heart of regional Victoria — a two-lane road winding through every town between Melbourne […]
- 50 Years of Australian Street Machine History: Inside the Griffith Nationals Reunion 2025
In 1975, the Australian Street Machine Nationals began as a gathering of just 103 cars in a paddock in Griffith, New South Wales. Fifty years […]
- Queenscliff Rod Run 2026: A Record 738 Hot Rods Roll Into Victoria’s Historic Coastal Town
The Queenscliff Rod Run set a new benchmark in 2026, drawing a record 738 entries to the historic coastal town on Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula. Hosted […]
- Three Aussie Legends: A 632ci HQ Holden, an LS-Swapped Torana & a 500hp HR Street Weapon
Three very different approaches to the same goal — a proper Holden street machine — headline this episode of Greased n Gassed. Patrick has owned […]
- Built Not Bought: Theo’s 1965 Valiant AP5, an LH Torana Resurrection & a 1967 XR Falcon GT Tribute
In this episode, Greased n Gassed sits down with three Victorian builders who’ve turned street-driven muscle cars into genuine drag-strip weapons — no trailer queens […]
- Rich River Rod Run 2026: 500+ Hot Rods and Customs Take Over Echuca-Moama
Every second March, the historic river town of Echuca-Moama swaps its usual foot traffic for a rolling museum of Australian hot rod and custom culture. […]
- On the Move: Capturing the Motion and Energy of Trucks in Transit
Capturing the Motion and Energy of Trucks in Transit It was a sunny afternoon, and I found myself sitting at my desk in the office […]
- Photographing trucks: Navigating the Intricacies of Capturing Mighty Haulers
Finding the right (trucking) photographer for the job The Challenges of Truck Photography Photographing trucks: Navigating the Intricacies of Capturing Mighty Haulers Truck photography poses […]
- Mastering Instagram Reels: The Ultimate Guide to Boost Your Brand’s Awareness
Mastering Instagram Reels: | Can Reels be good for your business marketing? Introduction In today’s fast-paced digital world, traditional marketing methods have evolved, and social […]
- The Power of Brand Storytelling: Captivate Your Audience in the Digital Age
The Power of Brand Storytelling: Captivate Your Audience in the Digital Age By Greg Forster Brand Storytelling: Why It’s Essential in Today’s Digital World Introduction […]
- Understanding Instagram Insights
When it comes to understanding Instagram insights, the information you take from the metrics goes a long way to assisting the direction your video marketing […]
- Creating a creative social post on your phone
How to create a creative social post on your phone while you wait. Are you good at creating a social post on your phone. Let’s […]
- The family wagon gets a new heart!
The family station wagon has always been exemplified as the people movers but now the modified car scene, and in particular, classic car aficionados are […]
- Professional photography in Murwillumbah
Professional photography in Murwillumbah When it comes to photographing on location, the challenge is to travel light while still having the ability to supply your […]
- A new twist on an old classic!
This classic 1964 EH Holden sedan retains its original guise while a late model LS1 V8 is the heart beat under the bonnet! Attention to […]
- Art Deco photography
Art Deco photography and a 1932 coupe! “I’ve always loved the 1950s life style and culture as well as that era’s hot rod theme. I’m […]
- Award winning automotive photography
Award winning automotive photography delivers award winning results for Exotic Graphix! As a professional photographer specialising in automotive photography, we were commissioned by Exotic Graphix […]
- The 1955 Mercury D-528
I discovered this gem of a concept car located in the revamped Petersen Museum on a recent trip to the United States! […]
- Photographing on location!
Photographing on location in Hamilton, Victoria This award winning livestock hauler hails from Hamilton in South West Victoria. Shane Palmer, the proud owner purchased the […]
- Hiring a professional photographer
Hiring a Professional Photographer: What to Consider When hiring a professional photographer, there are several important factors to keep in mind. Whether it’s for an […]
- Photographing restaurants and cafes
Photographing restaurants and cafes From putting out fires to setting the dining scene on fire! One of the joys of photographing restaurants and cafes is […]
- Using pictures in social media marketing
Using pictures in social media marketing for your campaigns. Do you feel strangled with your social media marketing? Making your event or brand photos work […]
- Party time, old s’cool!
There was a buzz in the air as word had spread around on the digital vine that the Big Bad Wolf was coming to town […]
- Walking for Autism Awareness
Walking for Autism Awareness Last Sunday I took time out to photograph a charity event designed to raise awareness and understanding of Autism. The walk […]
- Cover shooting at Ms Collins in style!
Cover shooting at Ms Collins in style! I love the challenge of a photography shoot with a definitive purpose! I was recently hired to photograph […]
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