Trucks & Equipment
New trucks, trailers, buses and heavy equipment, and the dealers and builders behind them.
JMC utes put through towing and payload tests ahead of NZ launch
JMC utes are being tested on New Zealand roads ahead of the brand’s local launch in the new year.
New truck and van imports almost double in October
New truck and van imports almost doubled in October to 3208, according to provisional Customs figures.
More revised 50MAX designs released ahead of permit deadline
NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has released additional revised 50MAX proforma designs as operators prepare to transition away from permits. The requirement to hold 50MAX permits has…
Turners Trucks and Machinery opens larger Drury branch
Turners Trucks and Machinery has relocated its Auckland operation from Wiri to a new 18,000-square-metre site beside State Highway 1 in Drury, South Auckland. The branch…
Industry giants plan European hydrogen truck rollout
Daimler Truck, Volvo Group, Toyota, Bosch and several major energy companies are joining forces to accelerate the deployment of hydrogen-powered trucks across Europe. A Daimler Truck…
Tesla Semi selected for record order of 2500 electric trucks
Tesla has been selected as the primary supplier for what is described as the largest battery-electric heavy truck order in the United States. The initial order…
Fuso Shogun 530 named Truck of the Year finalist
The new-generation Fuso Shogun 530 has been named among five finalists for the 2026 Australasian Truck of the Year award. The eighth-generation model is the most…
Hyundai launches Euro VI Mighty and Pavise trucks in New Zealand
Hyundai Trucks New Zealand has launched its Euro VI-compliant Mighty and Pavise range, promising lower emissions and upgraded driver-safety technology. The line-up includes selected Mighty light-duty…
Colonial sees early signs of truck market recovery
The Colonial Motor Company is seeing early signs of recovery in New Zealand’s heavy-duty truck market as improving economic activity encourages fleet operators to begin replacing vehicles.
IVECO technician tournament expands across the Tasman
IVECO has expanded its Master Technician Tournament to include New Zealand participants for the first time.