Trucks & Equipment
New trucks, trailers, buses and heavy equipment, and the dealers and builders behind them.
Christchurch welcomes country’s first lightweight electric double-decker bus
An event was held on Monday, February 23, to celebrate the new innovative bus (Photo/Supplied). Christchurch has become home to New Zealand’s first lightweight electric double-decker…
Colonial Motor lifts half-year profit to $10.4m, truck market ‘subdued’
Colonial Motor Company says its heavy truck division Southpac Trucks is “performing well” despite a subdued heavy vehicle market, as the group posted a 50% lift…
InterCity adds four NZ-built buses to fleet
InterCity has added four new New Zealand-built buses to its fleet, with the first vehicles entering service this month on key long-haul routes. The coaches, which…
Heavy vehicle rule changes fall short, says Transporting NZ
Transporting New Zealand chief executive Dom Kalasih. Road freight lobby group Transporting New Zealand says the Government’s latest heavy vehicle reforms are a step in the…
Scania NZ acquires South Pacific Diesel Systems
Scania New Zealand will merge the operations of South Pacific Diesel Systems into its business from March 1, strengthening its presence and customer support capability across the New Zealand market.
Recall issued for Michelin truck tyres over potential sidewall cracking
A recall has been issued for certain Michelin heavy vehicle tyres due to a potential defect that could lead to rapid pressure loss. The recall applies…
Toyota Gazoo Racing NZ shifts to dual-fuel hydrogen trucks for 2026 season
Toyota Gazoo Racing New Zealand is backing its sustainability ambitions with hydrogen-supported heavy transport for its 2026 championship campaign. The motorsport outfit says TR Group is…
TMC Trailers confirmed as naming sponsor for 2027 Trucking Industry Show
TMC Trailers has been confirmed as naming sponsor of the 2027 Trucking Industry Show, marking the sixth time the company has backed the event. The biennial…
DAF expands electric truck line-up with multi-axle models
DAF Trucks has expanded its fully electric truck range, introducing new 6x2, 6x4 and 8x4 models aimed at heavy-duty distribution and construction applications. The extended line-up…
Hyundai hydrogen truck fleet clocks 20 million kilometres across Europe
Hyundai Motor Company says its Xcient Fuel Cell heavy-duty truck fleet has surpassed 20 million kilometres of real-world operation across Europe, marking a significant milestone for…