GITI Big Test
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GITI Tyres Big Test; Fuelled for efficiency

The high horsepower truck brands have the biggest profile at the heavy-duty end of the New Zealand market. But the four Japanese marques – at the most with a touch over 500hp on their menu – still secure a significant share of the sales.

Japanese brand reputation for reliability, accessible service networks, and value-for-money definitely helps.

The registration stats revealed that a challenged Kiwi truck market shifted a little in the direction of Japan last year with 33.5% of truc...

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