Deborah Baxter

Ellison resigns as Auckland Transport boss
The Auckland Transport board says it has accepted the resignation of chief executive Shane Ellison. Ellison, who joined AT in December 2017, will step down on…
Batteries essential for maritime sector – report
Vessel owners have this year had to deal with an ‘emissions control world’ for the first time in a change to the sulphur content allowed in…

Ranger adds zest with XLT Sport
This story first appeared in the August issue of TransportTalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE The 2019 Ford Ranger boasts more technology than…

Tesla developing long haul, self-driving semi-truck
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced in April that the company is working on pushing a long-haul electric semi-truck to market, which is set to be formally…
Electric van the answer to ‘last mile’ delivery market?
New startup Chanje, a California based commercial electric vehicle and energy solutions company - backed by Hong Kong’s FDG Electric Vehicles - yesterday unveiled its first…

France to ban sales of diesel and petrol trucks by 2040
France will end sales of diesel and petrol and trucks and cars by 2040 as part of an ambitious plan to meet its targets under the…

First all-electric garbage truck in California
The city of Sacramento in California just took delivery of its first all-electric garbage truck this week. The vehicle’s powertrain was built by Motiv Power Systems…

Companies not aware of obligations for drivers under HSW Act
Companies with small vehicle fleets already struggling to make sure they are compliant under the Health and Safety at Work Act are often not aware that…

Driven: 2016 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport VRX
If you need to tow something, be it a boat, horse or trailer, the Pajero should have enough capacity for you. You can hook up 3100kg…

Driven: 2015 Holden Colorado 7
Black is a slimming colour which is quite beneficial for the Colorado 7 which has attended Holden’s buffet and gorged itself to a width of 1.9m…