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Government launches bus crash investigation
Transport minister Phil Twyford has asked officials to investigate the cause of three recent North Island bus crashes. The accidents are “a real cause for concern”…
Australia’s Oil and gas industry will automate early
The Australian fossil fuel industry is predicted to be among the first to adopt artificial intelligence systems. GlobalData says the O&G market's "strong overall decline" in…
Apprentice ‘proud to fix it’
This story first appeared in the March issue of Transporttalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE Nikita Grindley has fond memories of visiting custom car…
Mercedes-Benz to electrify all commercial vans
Mercedes-Benz has announced plans for the electrification of its entire commercial van range. The mid-sized eVito, which is now available to order, is the first vehicle…
Hilux retains commercial lead
The Toyota Hilux has led the commercial market for a second month in a row – but only by ten units. Commercial registrations in September were…
NZ could need as few as 50,000 cars – tech commentator
New Zealand’s road transport needs could be met by as few as 50,000 self-driving cars according to the head of New Zealand’s technology industry body. NZTech…
Runout on old Daily models to make way for new
The new 2015 Iveco Daily range will arrive this quarter, so to clear the few remaining current models Iveco New Zealand is offering Daily buyers a…
NZTA reactivates bridge strike campaign
A successful safety campaign first used four years ago is being activated again by the NZ Transport Agency’s Auckland Motorway Alliance (AMA) to try to cut…