Trucks & Equipment
New trucks, trailers, buses and heavy equipment, and the dealers and builders behind them.
Heavy vehicle operators set for lower FENZ levies under new system
Heavy vehicle operators are expected to see significant reductions in Fire and Emergency New Zealand levy costs from July 1 under changes to the levy regime…
Scania demonstrates V2G charging for electric trucks
Swedish heavy truck manufacturer Scania has demonstrated what it says is one of the world’s first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) systems for heavy commercial vehicles using Megawatt Charging…
Maxus launches in NZ with motorhomes, caravans and electric trucks
A new Chinese automotive brand has entered the New Zealand market, with Maxus Automotive launching as a standalone distributor for SAIC’s Maxus brand. The company is…
New truck registrations ease in April, used market drops sharply
New commercial vehicle registrations over 3500kg GVM were down slightly year-on-year in April 2026, while used commercial registrations recorded a sharp decline for the month. Total…
PM visits TR Group to discuss transport sustainability
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visited TR Group headquarters on Friday, May 15, where the heavy vehicle rental and leasing company showcased its efforts to support lower-emissions transport…
ANZ Truckometer shows traffic slowdown in April
ANZ’s latest Truckometer data shows both light and heavy traffic volumes fell in April, although both indexes remain higher than a year ago. The light traffic…
First Mercedes-Benz Actros L ProCabins hit New Zealand roads
The first Mercedes-Benz Actros L ProCabin trucks in the Southern Hemisphere have entered service in New Zealand with B&D Doors.
Big Chill trials electric refrigerated trailer
A fully electric refrigerated trailer from Schmitz Cargobull is being trialled in New Zealand by Big Chill Distribution in partnership with TR Group. Fruehauf NZ, the…
NZTA seeks approvals for Brynderwyn Hills alternative route
NZ Transport Agency has lodged applications for statutory approvals to secure land for an alternative route to the Brynderwyn Hills, a key section of the Northland…
Kia PV5 electric van priced from $64,990
Kia New Zealand has confirmed pricing for its all-new PV5 electric van, with the Cargo 5DR variant arriving in the fourth quarter of 2026 from $64,990…