Max Pichon
Nokia HERE maps sold for AU$3.7B
German carmakers BMW, Audi and Daimler (who owns Mercedes Benz), will pay around 2.5 billion euros (A$3.7 billion) to buy Nokia's maps business, beating out high-tech…
Now, a semi-autonomous car?
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) researchers are developing new sensing technologies that will enable them to create autonomous driving cars able to get themselves out of a…
IMVIA boards re-elected to continue growth path
A week of meetings for the Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association, has seen its North Island and South Island branches discuss current issues as well as…
EROAD on fast growth path in the US
Listed transport technology and services company EROAD Ltd, has reported a strong full year result today, delivering continued growth in units and revenue, and successfully establishing…
Mainfreight profit up 7.7% to $83.5M
Mainfreight has increased its annual profit by 7.7% to $83.5 million over the past year, and says its earnings will rise further in the coming year…
Hellaby Holdings goes on NZ, AU acquisition hunt
Hellaby Holdings’ subsidiary New Zealand Trucks has acquired Diesel & Machinery Services (DAMS), a Waikato-based company which provides maintenance, repair and engineering services to the truck…
Jobs to go at Solid Energy
A total of 151 workers are set to be axed at Solid Energy after the mining company confirmed that it will let workers go at its…
‘ToolBlacks’ take out five medals
The automotive industry was the clear winner at the WorldSkills Oceania 2015 competition in Hamilton, with those in the New Zealand team - the ToolBlacks, taking…
Queensland body calls for more truck crash avoidance technology
The Royal Auto Club Queensland (RACQ) has called for heavy trucks to be fitted more crash avoidance technology in a bid to reduce Australian road fatalities…
More Kiwi acquisitions for Penske?
Having invested heavily in the Australasian transport and heavy engine industry and launched a V8 Supercars team, billionaire American Roger Penske has revealed his likely next…