Australia
Toll Global Express rebrands, NZ boss to step down
Toll Global Express will be changing its name and brand identity to Team Global Express while its New Zealand chief executive has announced his departure. The company…
Iveco electric vehicles soon to arrive
The New Daily Electric offers best-in-class efficiency, with an extended range of up to 280 km. Iveco has outlined its zero-emission vehicle plans and expected arrivals…
FedEx expands trans-Tasman service
Trade between Australia and New Zealand has been given an extra boost thanks to a new FedEx Express freight service. The express transportation giant is launching a new trans-Tasman service running…
Hydrogen highways to link Australia’s east coast
Australia’s first renewable hydrogen refuelling station network is being supported with $20 million in government funding. The landmark tri-state collaboration between New South Wales, Victoria and…
Tesla could collaborate on eSprinter van
Tesla chief executive officer Elon Musk is keen to work with Daimler on its electric Sprinter vans. Mercedes-Benz already offers the eSprinter as a short-range inner-city…
Twyford backs NZTA compliance review
Transport minister Phil Twyford says the NZ Transport Agency’s regulatory failures are “disappointing” but welcomes the action taken to put things right. The criticism comes after…
Chinese firm tests self-driving truck
Suning Logistics, a subsidiary of Chinese commercial giant Suning Holdings Group, has completed driving tests for its autonomous heavy-duty truck. The truck, named Strolling Dragon, was…
Twyford to address RTF conference
New transport minister Phil Twyford is set to attend the Road Transport Forum conference, which is on this Friday and Saturday in Hamilton. RTF chief executive…
Clever devices for tracking company vehicles
This story first appeared in the September issue of Dieseltalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE A world-first tracking system is using virtually rendered 3-D…
Avis adds defibrillators to its rental network
The Heart Foundation is applauding a new health and safety initiative for staff and customers from Avis Rent-a-Car. Avis is the first New Zealand rental car…