NZTD News

International Motors has placed a factory-integrated Level 4 autonomous tractor into live long‑haul service as part of a joint pilot with Ryder System, operating daily along the I‑35 corridor between Laredo and Temple, Texas.

The trial uses International’s second‑generation autonomous LT Series truck, outfitted from the factory with lidar, radar, and camera suites, powered by the S13 Integrated Powertrain and running PlusAI’s SuperDrive driving software.

This integration is intended to show OEM‑level, “virtual dr...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is lowering the speed limit on State Highway 3 just north of Hāwera, to improve safety for everyone using this stretch of road.

From 9 April, the speed limit will be reduced from 80km/h to 60km/h for approximately one kilometre of SH3, from north of Kerry Lane to north of Fantham Street

The new speed limit follows a speed limit review that considered community feedback alongside technical assessments, crash history and a cost benefit analysis. 

“This change reflects ongo...

Penske Australia & New Zealand has appointed Stephen Kelly as the general manager of its Penske New Zealand business, effective immediately.

Having joined Penske in November, Stephen brings vast senior leadership experience across dealership, sales, parts, and service operations. 

In this role, he will oversee all New Zealand branch operations, including energy solutions, mining, commercial vehicles, defence, marine, and rail, and he will continue to be based at Penske’s Christchurch branch.

“In his sh...

A new range of horsepower ratings for Volvo’s popular Euro 6, 13-litre engine platform has been announced for the brand’s versatile FM and FMX range. With power options now ranging from 380hp and 1850Nm to 420hp and 2100Nm as well as a 460hp/2300Nm variant, the new range is designed to provide robust and efficient powertrain options across a range of transport applications.

A new range of horsepower ratings for Volvo’s popular Euro 6, 13-litre engine platform has been announced for the brand’s versatile FM and FMX rang...

Government Fuel Response Package  

On Monday, Ministers Willis and Jones released the Government’s Fuel Response Plan. We are in the first of four phases, Phase 1 being “Watchful”, and the next stage being “Precautionary”. The “Watchful” environment is one where “The fuel market is operating effectively and fuel is available nationwide. However, prices are rising due to global market changes. This phase is about supporting the market and making sure Kiwis have good information.” In essenc...

Symons Group and KiwiRail have partnered to launch Taranaki Connect, a regional freight hub designed to make it easier and more cost-effective for Taranaki businesses to move freight via rail, in and out of the province. This innovative solution addresses the long-standing challenge of inefficient "ghost movements" of containers, which add unnecessary costs to supply chains and place Taranaki businesses at a disadvantage compared to those in larger centers.

Taranaki Connect will offer regular weekday rail services, wit...