Trucks & Equipment
New trucks, trailers, buses and heavy equipment, and the dealers and builders behind them.
BYD launches Shark 6 Performance ute with 3500kg towing capacity
BYD New Zealand has launched the Shark 6 Performance ute with enhanced towing capability, targeting farmers, tradies and commercial users with 3500kg towing capacity and increased…
NZTA seeks feedback on updated truck loading code
The NZ Transport Agency is consulting on proposed changes to the official New Zealand truck loading code, with feedback set to inform a revised version due…
Truckometer: Heavy traffic rises in March as light traffic falls
The ANZ Truckometer shows a mixed picture in March, with heavy traffic volumes rising slightly while light traffic declined, potentially reflecting the impact of higher fuel…
Volvo Trucks NZ unveils new low-horsepower 13-litre engine range
Volvo Trucks New Zealand has unveiled a new range of lower-horsepower options for its Euro 6 13-litre engine platform, aimed at improving efficiency and performance across its FM and FMX models.
Toyota to join Daimler Truck and Volvo fuel cell joint venture
Toyota Motor Corporation plans to join Daimler Truck and Volvo Group as an equal shareholder in fuel cell joint venture Cellcentric, as the companies look to…
Ford considers Chinese-built Transit City electric van for New Zealand
Ford New Zealand is considering bringing the new Transit City electric van to the local market, adding a budget-focused option to its growing electric commercial vehicle…
New heavy vehicle safety centre opens in Taupō
A new commercial vehicle safety centre has opened in Taupō, with the Government saying it will help target unsafe heavy vehicles on one of New Zealand’s…
JAC Motors backs testicular cancer campaign with ute giveaway
JAC Motors New Zealand is partnering with Testicular Cancer New Zealand on a nationwide campaign aimed at getting Kiwi men to take a more proactive approach to their health — with a new ute up for grabs.
Farizon V7E claims electric price parity in commercial van market
The Farizon V7E electric van has launched in New Zealand with pricing from $55,990 + ORC, claiming to achieve price parity with the country's best-selling internal…
New truck registrations up 14% in February
New commercial vehicle registrations over 3500kg GVM rose 14 % year-on-year in February, while used commercial registrations fell 31.6% for the month. Total registrations of new…