Robert Barry
Robert Barry has been reporting on the Australasian automotive and transport sector since June 2003. A member of the New Zealand Motoring Writers Guild since 2005, Robert has also previously held the positions of secretary, vice-president and president. His work has appeared in newspapers, magazines, and on the web. He holds a Class 2 and a Class 4 heavy transport licence and knows his way around a manual transmission.
Ford refocussed on EV commercial production, scraps electric SUV family
The Ford Motor Company has scrapped its plans to produce a family of three-row battery electric SUV models in favour of hybrid powertrains. The move comes…
Reserve Bank lowers OCR to 5.25%
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has reduced the official cash rate (OCR) to 5.25%, saying it is tempering monetary restraint as inflation converges on…
Move Logistics CEO to step down
Move Logistics Group chief executive Craig Evans has tendered his resignation, effective October 24, 2024.
Regional economies limited by spending restraint
Still, too-high inflation and considerably higher interest rates combine to constrain economic activity across New Zealand, according to Infometrics’ latest monitoring of regional economies. Infometrics’ December…
Air NZ and Singapore Airlines JV extended
The New Zealand Government has authorised Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines to continue their joint venture alliance for another five years until March 2029 Air…
AIAL appoints infrastructure leader as Air NZ opposes billion-dollar development
Auckland International Airport Limited (AIAL) has appointed engineer Susana Fueyo Suarez as Chief Infrastructure Officer as it ramps up its most significant upgrade with major projects…
Port of Tauranga reports profit amid challenging trading conditions
Port of Tauranga Limited has reported a $47.2 million profit for the six months ended December 31, 2023. The company says its earnings were impacted by…
Marsden Maritime Holdings announces 2024 half-year financial results
Marsden Maritime Holdings Limited (MMH) has reported continued growth in underlying earnings of $1,008k for the 2024 financial half-year, up 15.6% on the same period of…
French cold chain specialist takes a stake down under
French cold chain specialist Petit Forestier Group has taken in a majority shareholding in Brisbane-based refrigerated truck rental operator, Eurocold. Petit Forestier Group says it was…
New Renault Master launching with diesel, BEV, and FCEV powertrains
Renault's new Master Van will launch in the European Spring of 2024 with the choice of diesel, battery electric, or hydrogen fuel cell powertrains. All of…