Trucks & Equipment
New trucks, trailers, buses and heavy equipment, and the dealers and builders behind them.
West Auckland’s first electric bus depot opens
Auckland Transport (AT) showcased West Auckland’s first electric bus depot at New Lynn with a special opening event on September 15. About 43 new electric buses…
Scania appoints finance country manager
Scania Finance NZ has appointed Mandy Brooker as country manager to oversee the growing demand being experienced by service’s regional sales team.
Isuzu leads new trucks in August
New truck registrations were up 11.8% year-on-year in August while used trucks continued with another soft result. Total registrations of new trucks and buses over 3500kg…
Toolbox to help trucking firms recruit top talent
A set of free practical tools and resources are aiming to help road freight businesses foster diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The Diversity Toolbox, released…
Iveco supplies vehicle to Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
Iveco NZ is partnering with ACM Auckland Motor Homes to supply a cutting-edge vehicle for Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand (BCFNZ). The initiative seeks to bolster…
Colonial reports ‘steady’ truck market
Truck market demand has helped Colonial Motor Company post a trading profit after tax of $30.3 million for its full-year result, down 9% on the previous…
New Mack sales manager has the right pedigree
Mack Trucks NZ has appointed Zane Ryan as its new national sales manager effective from September 1. Ryan, a passionate Mack owner himself, says the new position is…
Tesla Cybertruck with trailer seen in NZ
A Tesla Cybertruck prototype has been seen winter testing at New Zealand’s Southern Hemisphere Proving Grounds with what appears to be a trailer attached. The images…
Daimler Truck boss takes on finance role following death of CFO
Daimler Truck chief executive Martin Daum is temporarily taking on chief financial duties following the death of its former CFO Jochen Goetz, 52, who died “suddenly and unexpectedly in a tragic incident” on August 5.
Fatigue stop helping truckies recharge
Truck drivers on passing Taupō on State Highway 5 are invited to pull in, have a break, enjoy the free barbecue, sip a coffee, and get an optional quick health check.