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  • 3 weeks ago | autotalk.co.nz | Nigel Moffiet

    Subaru of New Zealand is heading to next month’s Fieldays for the first time, with the sixth-generation Forester set to appear. The new Forester, which will be displayed at Site I48 at the Mystery Creek Events Centre from June 11 to 14, is the first Subaru in New Zealand to feature the next-generation strong hybrid e-Boxer powertrain.

  • 1 month ago | transporttalk.co.nz | Nigel Moffiet

    A new high-tech commercial vehicle safety centre is set to open outside RNZAF Base Ohakea, between Bulls and Sanson, to screen trucks for compliance and risk. The Ohakea Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre (CVSC) will become operational on Wednesday, May 7. From this date, heavy vehicles will be screened by the static cameras and in-road weigh-in-motion (WIM) scales on State Highway 1 and 3 between Bulls and Sanson.

  • 1 month ago | transporttalk.co.nz | Nigel Moffiet

    A new $8 plus GST fee for trucks entering Port of Tauranga’s Mount Maunganui wharves will come into effect from July 1, despite industry concern about its justification and effectiveness. The charge was outlined in an April 30 customer notice signed by commercial general manager Blair Hamill. It applies to all trucks entering controlled gates at Rata Street, Hull Road, Maui Street, Waimarie Street and Tasman Quay and will be invoiced monthly to the registered owner of each vehicle.

  • 1 month ago | transporttalk.co.nz | Nigel Moffiet

    The first FAW JH6 550HP truck in New Zealand has been officially handed over to its new owners, Kam Transport, at a ceremony held at TRT’s Hamilton service facility. The Chinese manufactured truck is powered by a 13-litre, six-cylinder, common rail, turbocharged and intercooled diesel engine, delivering 550 horsepower for heavy-duty transport applications.

  • 1 month ago | transporttalk.co.nz | Nigel Moffiet

    The road freight industry is urging the Government to reverse a decision to phase out a levy discount for safe heavy vehicle operators, warning it could undermine road safety efforts. The ACC Fleet Saver programme, which rewards trucking businesses with lower levies for adopting strong safety practices, will close to new applicants from July 1, with a full phase-out by June 2029.

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Paul Charman

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