Trucks & Equipment
New trucks, trailers, buses and heavy equipment, and the dealers and builders behind them.

New rideshare app aims to ease Kiwi commutes
A new rideshare app is looking to transform New Zealand’s daily commutes by reducing congestion, cutting costs, and fostering community connections.

TR Group opens new branch in NSW
R Group has expanded its Australian operations with the opening of a new branch in Albury on the border of New South Wales and Victoria.

Scania appoints new dealer director
Scania NZ has appointed Thomas McDonagh as its new dealer director across key North Island locations.

JAC electric truck powers food charity
JAC Motors New Zealand is supporting food rescue charity KiwiHarvest by gifting it an electric truck for use across Auckland over the next year.

Bombay Truck Show 2025 raises more than $120k
The 2025 Transfleet Trailers/Allied Petroleum Bombay Truck Show, held on January 18, raised more than $120k for the local community. Donating a gold coin allowed entry…

Isuzu Trucks NZ finishes first in three segments for 2024
Isuzu Trucks New Zealand is celebrating the number one position in the total heavy commercial space, claiming the top spot in three segments for 2024.

Amazon orders over 200 Mercedes-Benz electric trucks in record deal
Amazon has made its largest-ever purchase of electric heavy goods vehicles, ordering more than 200 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 trucks, also marking the biggest e-truck contract for…

TR Group secures new hydrogen truck supplier deal
TR Group has confirmed new purchase agreements to bring hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks (FCEVs) to New Zealand. The updated fleet plans include 20 hydrogen trucks…

Firefighters’ union alarmed by Auckland firetruck breakdowns
The New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) has voiced concerns over Auckland’s firetruck fleet, citing repeated breakdowns that are compromising emergency responses and public safety. Union…

Truck overtaking on wrong side of the road under investigation
A Matamata-based contracting company is investigating after a video surfaced showing one of its trucks overtaking a vehicle on the wrong side of the road. The…