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A new generation of Volvo articulated haulers has touched down in New Zealand, bringing a leap forward in safety, productivity and operator comfort.

TDX, the exclusive dealer of Volvo Construction Equipment in New Zealand, is ushering in the new range, with several models already in stock and more expected to arrive before the end of the year.

For industries like quarrying, infrastructure and earthmoving, the timing couldn’t be better. “This new line-up really shows Volvo’s commitment to evolution,” says Andrew F...

Cabinet has agreed to a series of important legislative changes to enable the transition of New Zealand’s 3.5 million light vehicles to paying for our roading network through electronic road user charges, rather than petrol tax, says Transport Minister Chris Bishop. 

“The abolition of petrol tax, and the move towards all vehicles (whether they be petrol, diesel, electric or hybrid) paying for roads based on distance and weight, is the biggest change to how we fund our roading network in 50 years,” Mr Bishop says.<...

Transport Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed news the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has signed construction contracts with two alliances to build the new Ōtaki to north of Levin Road of National Significance, with construction set to get underway this spring.

“The Government is committed to delivering safe new roading infrastructure that helps boost economic growth and productivity, improves resilience, reduces travel times, and supporting much needed housing. The 24km Ōtaki to north of Levin project is critical for Kāpit...

The Government's plan to privatise the collection of Road User Charges, at the same time as moving all vehicles on to the system, risks adding to the cost of living for New Zealanders, the PSA says.

Fleur Fitzsimons, National Secretary for the Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi says "it is concerning that the Government is moving to privatise a key government role - revenue collection - without presenting a clear, evidenced justification.

"Administration fees on Road User Charges are already ...

National road freight association Transporting New Zealand has welcomed Transport Minister Chris Bishop’s announcement this morning about modernising the Road User Charges (RUC) system, ahead of transitioning to universal RUC at a later date.

The announced changes will enable greater and more flexible use of technology, and private sector provision of RUC for light vehicles.

Transporting New Zealand Chief Executive Dom Kalasih says that transitioning the light vehicle fleet from pay-at-the-pump fuel excise duty w...

India's Tata Motors has officially confirmed its acquisition of Iveco Group for €3.8 billion. The all-cash deal transfers ownership of one of Europe’s most storied truck manufacturers to the Indian automotive giant, creating a new global player with significant reach across Europe, India, and the Americas.

Tata Motors will acquire Iveco through a voluntary public tender offer at €14.1 per share. The transaction, which has the unanimous backing of Iveco's board and its largest shareholder, Exor, is expected to be finali...