Trucks & Equipment
New trucks, trailers, buses and heavy equipment, and the dealers and builders behind them.
Daimler, Toyota seal historic deal to merge Mitsubishi Fuso and Hino
Daimler Truck and Toyota Motor Corporation have finalised definitive agreements to merge their respective Japanese commercial vehicle subsidiaries, Mitsubishi Fuso and Hino Motors, in a major…
Truckometer’s heavy traffic index drops in May
The ANZ Truckometer heavy traffic index was down 3% month-on-month in May and is up 1.7% versus a year ago. The light traffic index fell 0.5%…
JAC to display plug-in hybrid ute at Fieldays
JAC Motors is showcasing its T9 Hunter plug-in hybrid ute as this year’s Fieldays as the brand signals more electrified commercial vehicle options in New Zealand. Displayed…
New commercial vehicle registrations fall 37.1% in May
New commercial vehicle registrations over 3500kg GVM were down 37.1% year-on-year in May 2025, while used commercial registrations recorded a decline of 35.4% for the period…
Alexander Group rolls out dual-fuel hydrogen truck
Alexander Group NZ is celebrating what it calls a “huge milestone” in the shift toward cleaner freight transport, with its first dual-fuel hydrogen truck now officially…
New Scania Super 11 engine targets improved fuel economy and payload capacity
Scania has unveiled its latest addition to the Super powertrain line-up—an 11-litre engine designed to deliver increased fuel efficiency and reduced weight without sacrificing performance. The…
Budget 2025: ‘Investment Boost’ tax break targets vehicle and machinery upgrades
Businesses investing in vehicles, machinery and equipment are set to benefit from a new tax incentive unveiled in Budget 2025, aimed at spurring growth and lifting…
JAC expands NZ dealership network
JAC Motors is extending its presence in New Zealand with three new dealership locations, bringing its top-of-the-line JAC T9 ute to more regions. Described as the…
Volvo FH16 780 crowned Truck of the Year Australasia
Volvo’s FH16 780 has taken out top honours at the 2025 International Truck of the Year Australasia Awards, held during the May 15-18 Brisbane Truck Show.
UD Trucks brings back Condor nameplate to NZ
UD Trucks has confirmed the return of its Condor medium-duty truck, with a new eight-model Euro 6 range set to launch in New Zealand from early…