Trucks & Equipment
New trucks, trailers, buses and heavy equipment, and the dealers and builders behind them.
Scania reports record global sales in 2024
Scania delivered a record-breaking year in 2024 with the Swedish truck manufacturer surpassing 100,000 vehicle deliveries for the first time alongside financial growth despite economic headwinds…
Watch: Auckland’s new flyover rises with the help of a giant mobile crane
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpQGjW1WUx8 A year after construction began, the new flyover at one of Auckland’s busiest intersections is now standing tall, with commuters seeing progress as work continues…
Stellantis and IVECO partner on electric vans
IVECO has signed a major agreement with Stellantis' commercial vehicles business unit, Pro One, for the supply of two new all-electric light commercial vehicles (LCVs) to be sold under the IVECO brand across the European market.
Northland operator claims victory at national excavator competition
Northland’s Steven George has triumphed over a highly competitive field to claim victory at the Civil Contractors New Zealand CablePrice National Excavator Operator Competition, outclassing 11…
New truck registrations down 38.9% in February
New commercial vehicle registrations over 3500kg GVM were down 38.9% year-on-year in February 2025, while used commercial registrations also saw a steep decline of 41.7% for…
ANZ Truckometer shows year-on-year bounce back for heavy traffic
The ANZ Truckometer heavy traffic index fell 0.2% month-on-month in February but is up nearly 5% on the same period last year. Meanwhile, the light traffic…
Golden Contracting adds first 780hp Mack Super-Liner in NZ
Auckland-based Golden Contracting is strengthening its fleet by securing New Zealand’s first-ever 780hp Mack Super-Liner.
Tyrewise recycling scheme beats targets
New Zealand’s first national tyre recycling scheme, Tyrewise, has surpassed its targets for tyres collected and processed in its first few months of operation. Tyrewise published…
DHL and Scania trial hybrid electric truck as a step toward full electrification
DHL and Scania have unveiled an electric truck with a fuel-powered range extender, an interim solution aimed at reducing emissions while waiting for full charging infrastructure to catch up.
Manawatū-Whanganui crowns new excavator champ
Palmerston North’s Daniel Watt has smashed his way to victory in the Civil Contractors New Zealand CablePrice Manawatū-Whanganui Regional Excavator Operator Competition, proving his demolition skills…