Trucks & Equipment
New trucks, trailers, buses and heavy equipment, and the dealers and builders behind them.
Fuso surges as new truck market closes 2025 strong
New truck registrations saw strong year-on-year growth for December while the used import market continued to decline. Total registrations of new trucks and buses over 3500kg…
Thousands of trucks signalled at safety centres did not pull in
Thousands of heavy vehicles were signalled to stop at Commercial Vehicle Safety Centres (CVSCs) but did not pull in for a compliance check during recent months…
NZTA warns of Christmas traffic delays on key routes
The New Zealand Transport Agency is warning motorists to expect significant delays on major highways as Christmas holiday traffic builds across the country, with the Southern…
Fuso completes Euro 6 transition with new Canter range
Fuso New Zealand has completed its transition to Euro 6 emissions standards across its entire commercial vehicle lineup with the release of a new 14-model Canter…
Kinetic unveils NZ’s first lightweight electric double-decker bus
Kinetic New Zealand has unveiled the country’s first lightweight electric double-decker bus, developed in partnership with global automotive group Geely. The new model, designed specifically for…
DAF XD and XF Electric named International Truck of the Year 2026
DAF’s new XD and XF Electric models have been named International Truck of the Year 2026, giving the Dutch manufacturer its third title in four years…
Heavy traffic remains flat in November –– Truckometer
The ANZ Truckometer shows the heavy traffic index eased 0.1% in November and is up 0.9% year-on-year, while the light traffic index was down 0.2% for…
New truck registrations fall 24.8% in November
New commercial vehicle registrations over 3500kg GVM fell 24.8% year-on-year in November, while used commercial registrations dropped 22.6% for the month. Total registrations of new trucks…
NZ Commercial Distributors begins Mercedes-Benz Vans distribution in New Zealand
NZ Commercial Distributors Limited (NZCD) has officially taken over vehicle distribution, parts supply and technical support for Mercedes-Benz Vans in New Zealand, effective November 29. The…
Alexander Group introduces its first electric truck
Alexander Group has added its first electric truck to its national fleet, marking a significant step in the company’s sustainability strategy.