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Scania, a key brand under the Traton Group, has achieved a significant milestone with the rollout of its first prototype vehicle from the Rugao industrial production base in China. This step marks a major advancement in the company's strategic investment in China's commercial vehicle industry. Coupled with the Traton Group’s long-term focus on China, this development showcases the deepening collaboration between Chinese industry and global giants, as well as a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer-centric de...

The sealing of a 12-kilometre stretch of State Highway 43 (SH43) through the Tangarakau Gorge – one of the last remaining sections of unsealed state highway in the country – has been completed this week as part of a wider programme of work aimed at improving the safety and resilience of this iconic back country route, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says.

“The gorge was the last stretch of SH43, otherwise known as the Forgotten World Highway, still unsealed. Sealing this section has made it safer and more enjoyable for...

Battery electric heavy commercial vehicle registrations are up significantly this year with 169 units being registered in the first nine months of 2024. It’s a notable increase from 107 units across the full-year in 2023, although the majority of the volume is represented by larger vans and city buses.

For trucks, the momentum is expected to build following the recent announcement of the Government’s Low Emission Heavy Vehicle Fund which is administered by EECA. The initiative establishes $27 million in assistance to ...

National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is backing the Greater Manawatū City and Regional Deal Proposal, saying the Deal’s five priority projects would support the region’s role as a vital centre for freight and distribution, and support strong economic growth.

The Manawatū region is the lower North Island’s key transportation hub, providing key links to Wellington, Taranaki, Whanganui and the Hawke’s Bay. City and Regional Deals is a Coalition Government initiative to establishing lo...

TR Group Expands Hydrogen Truck Range, Accelerating Clean Transport Solutions Today, TR Group launches its hydrogen 50-tonne prime mover with a customer event at Hampton Downs Racetrack, produced in partnership with Global Bus Ventures (GBV), K1W1 and Toyota New Zealand. 

This truck offers a practical zero-emissions solution for heavy freight transport and can operate with conventional trailers and loads. It has comparable refuelling times with diesel and will align with normal operator driving hours and schedules...

Ending the week on good news, or "good news Friday" as it is known in some workplaces is a welcome way to finish up a productive week.

And the good news is that the New Zealand economy is no longer in technical recession, and in fact has had more than twice as much growth as expected over the last quarter.

Stats New Zealand announced yesterday that in the December quarter our productivity grew by 0.7% - more than double the 0.3% growth expected, and turning around from a 1.1% loss in the September quarter.

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