In the May edition of TransportTalk we report on the shake-up at Iveco NZ which will see all sales activity move to its Auckland dealership.
The move will see three Kiwi dealerships lose sales of Iveco on-highway vehicles. It comes amid wider changes for the brand in both New Zealand and Australia and globally as Iveco looks to further develop its alternative fuels and propulsion technology.
We also report on transport and logistics firm Booth’s Group which is driving national expansion with three new appointments to its leadership team. The company says this will help with growth plans and meet increasing customer demand.
We cover news from Fuso NZ which is revealing a new 2022 heavy-duty Shogun line-up with better fuel efficiency, greater payload, reduced servicing costs, and improved safety.
Also, Isuzu Trucks NZ is set to release new heavy-duty Giga C and E Series models which will go on sale later this year. They’ll have added safety features, an all-new cab design and a new cab option, and additional warranty cover.
This issue also reports on prime minister Jacinda Ardern’s recent visit to Japan where a renewable energy partnership commitment was made between the two countries. This includes the construction of green hydrogen infrastructure to support the heavy freight network.
Plus, Transporting NZ and Teletrac Navman team up on a road transport diversity programme; Mercedes-Benz Trucks releases Level 2 automated technology in NZ, Scania NZ announces upgrades to its nationwide assistance service and the Government gets to work on a 30-year supply chain strategy.
And don’t forget to take a look at our regular columns and statistics pages that keep you up-to-date with the latest industry trends.
