Business & People
Appointments, results, deals and the people leading the industry.
Free public transport to celebrate 100 million
https://youtu.be/rshgvu88E0k Aucklanders have made 100 million public transport trips in the past year, numbers not seen since 1951. Auckland Transport has announced on June 23 the…
Road transport awards reflect changing workforce
The launch of two new industry awards focused on women and young drivers is great for the industry, Road Transport Forum chief executive Nick Leggett says…
TRT expands South Island operations
Tidd Ross Todd Limited (TRT) has moved its South Island operations into a larger site to carry a greater variety of truck and trailer parts. The…
EROAD reports full-year earnings, potential lawsuit
Transport technology services company EROAD is reporting net loss after tax of NZ$4.9m for its full year results to March 31. Its revenue is up 40%…
Expanded retail boosts Turners profit
Turners Automotive Group has reported a $29 million dollar net profit before tax for the 2019 financial year, down slightly though up when a one off…
Mainfreight ‘bask’ in record results
Mainfreight is celebrating its “best ever” financial result, posting full year net profit of $141 million. This is up $29m (26%) compared to the previous year’s…
Triton joins big guns in ute market
This story first appeared in the May issue of AutoTalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE The first striking feature about Mitsubishi’s new Triton…
Fiat Chrysler confirms Renault merger proposal
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has officially proposed a 50/50 merger with the Board of Groupe Renault. The news comes after the two companies met earlier this year…
Manheim NZ appoints new general manager
Brad Gardiner has been appointed Manheim NZ general manager, after two years at the company. Gardiner’s appointment comes after Andrew Sherliker resigned from the role for…
Rental Vehicle Association announces new president
Managing director of GO Rentals James Dalglish has been appointed to the Rental Vehicle Association’s (RVA) industry president. Dalglish has been with GO Rentals for 20…