Giti Tyres Big Test

 
GITI Tyres Big Test
      Isuzu Giga EXY 530 6x4 AMT   Story Colin Smith Photos Gerald Shacklock

GITI Tyres Big Test - Short, Sharp and shock-free

Scenic but demanding, State Highway 60 between Richmond and Golden Bay is an ideal venue for a short, sharp test run.

A little semi-urban running, some easy highway stretches and that steep and narrow hill. The Takaka Hill Saddle twists and climbs to a 791-metre summit that will highlight any lack of horsepower, less than ideal gear ratios and reveal any shortcomings related to steering a moder...

GITI Tyres Big Test
      Scania XT G500 B8x6HZ   Story Colin Smith Photos Gerald Shacklock

GITI Tyres Big Test - High and Mighty

For North Islanders it’s been the big wet. 

Summer events have been cancelled, highways blocked and even washed away. City streets and buildings flooded.

The rain in the north pre-dates the soggy summertime headlines. Many parts of the country also had an unusually wet winter and forestry operations in some remote regions experienced significant difficulties in access and operation.

The ne...

GITI Tyres Big Test
      XCMG E700 ULT 6x4   Story Colin Smith Photos Gerald Shacklock

GITI Tyres Big Test - Precious Metals

It makes quite a lot of sense when you think about it. An industry embedded with the principles of recycling is a prime candidate for early adoption of a zero-emissions battery electric heavy truck and fast charging capability.

Nationwide recycler Phoenix Metalman Recycling NZ Ltd began operating a new XCMG E700 6x4 battery swap electric truck around Auckland city from its Takanini headquarters towards the...



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