Giti Tyres Big Test

GITI Tyres Big Test - Delivery Kays

Arguably the most anticipated new truck to arrive on New Zealand roads during 2023 is the Kenworth K 220.

The successor to the now 12-year-old K 200, the newcomer sees Kenworth modernising the traditional appeal of its cab-over K model line while retaining the capabilities and design that make it a firm favourite with `down under’ transport operators, drivers and truck fans.

The predominant theme accompanying the K 220 is one of evolution, bot...

GITI Tyres Big Test - Super Man

Taupo’s Northern Linehaul Limited seems to have few qualms about switching allegiances between DC and Marvel when it comes to selecting superhero names for its trucks.

But truck brand loyalty is another thing altogether and the Scania marque – in particular those big power V8 examples –  is a clear preference.

Northern Linehaul owners Leon Edge and Julie Jackson both work in the business together, along with their daughter Poppy Edge who combines dispatc...

GITI Tyres Big Test - Never mind who's got the biggest

Fuso New Zealand boss Kurtis Andrews reckons that the latest addition to the Shogun heavy-duty range is the first Japanese truck on the Kiwi market powered by “a true 500-horsepower” engine.

It’s a provocative claim for the new 510hp/380kilowatt engine – one that’s bound to ruffle a few feathers. Especially those of a certain rival Japanese manufacturer. 

After all, wasn’t the Isuzu Giga the first Japanese t...