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Iveco NZ launches commercial parts network
Iveco Trucks New Zealand has launched an all-makes parts brand through a new deal. The company has teamed up with Diesel Technic, one of the largest…
Inspection firms working with MPI to identify bugs
The use of agitation sprays as part of the inspection process is being considered by the Ministry of Primary Industries and inspection organisations to avoid further…
Freight and logistics firm lists on NZX
One of the largest private freight and logistics businesses in New Zealand is now on the stock market through a new acquisition. Bethunes Investments shareholders voted…
Fewer trucks thanks to new terminal
Port Taranaki’s refurbished storage and distribution fuel terminal will see fewer tankers on the district’s roads now that diesel is flowing. More than 100 million litres of…
Turners boosts profit
Growing retail sales, and strongly performing finance and insurance businesses have seen Turners Automotive Group post a 18% increase in after tax profit for the six…
Fonterra tanker fleet set for biofuel
Biofuel and electric vehicles are being adopted by multinational dairy co-operative Fonterra as it aims for zero carbon emissions. The New Zealand-based company has partnered with…
New ministers announced
Labour MP Phil Twyford has picked up the key role of transport minister in the new government. The role ties in with his other portfolios of…
Major NZ bus contract for Optare
An order for 114 Optare Metrocity buses worth more than $40 million for servicing the Greater Wellington region has landed with United Kingdom bus maker Optare…
Turners raising money for further acquisitions
Listed vehicle trader and finance company Turners Automotive Group has launched a programme to raise $25 million for its expansion. The money will go towards growing…
Toyota’s new nav, voice systems part of “connected strategy”
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) in Japan has announced it is developing a state-of-the-art hybridised navigation and voice recognition system. The navigation/voice recognition project will operate through…