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The BYD ETT 44 premiered at Hannover with its debut coinciding with a 5-star EuroNCAP safety assessment and a CitySafe award for vision.

The ETT 44 is specifically targeted at Europe markets, with a 4x2 tractor configuration capable at working at 44t GCM.

It uses a 651kWh version of BYD’s `Blade’ battery and the truck operates on a 851-volt architecture with a rated power output of 743PS and a peak output of 1,000PS.

BYD says the ETT 44 has a range of...

The latest part of a nationwide network aimed at improving road safety and regulatory compliance for heavy vehicles is up and running.

The new Mackays Crossing Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre (CVSC), located on State Highway 59, between the Mackays Crossing and Paekākāriki interchanges, is the eighth of 12 planned CVSC facilities around the country to become operational.

The cost of the new Mackays Crossing CVSC is approximately $13.3 million and the facility enables vehicle screening with weigh-in-motion

(in-road) scales, automatic number plate recognition cameras and electronic signs working together to identify potentially overweight vehicles.

The full MY26 Isuzu N Series 4x4 range is now available in New Zealand with Crew Cab NMS variants now being introduced.

The Crew Cabs complete an expanded light‑duty 4x4 range. Isuzu previously offered two NPS 450 4x4 models and now has a choice of seven variants across the NMS, NPS and NQ ranges.

The new portfolio also provides a broader selection of transmission options, GVM ratings and cab configurations, supporting a wide variety of applications.

GVM ratings from 5,995kg to 8,000kg are available depending on model and there is a choice of manual or 9-speed Dual Clutch Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) in NMS and NQS models, plus Day Cab and Crew C...

New Zealand’s largest fleet management 

event drives into a two-day format for the first time early next month at the Mystery Creek Events Centre near Hamilton.

The final details of the August 5-6 EROAD Fleet Days programme are now being put in place with new displays and attractions to fill the expanded two-day programme.

The event will explore the role of transport in New Zealand’s economic future and focus on the challenges facing the transport network.

A roster of keynote speakers is headlined on the first day of the programme by Kahu Helicopters CEO and Chief Pilot Mark Law giving a presentation on the Whakaari White Island eruption resc...

Fuso New Zealand is strengthening its nationwide aftersales support network with two new authorised Parts and Service (2S) dealer locations, giving customers greater access to authorised servicing and genuine Fuso parts.

Transport Diesel & Marine in Onehunga and East Coast Heavy Diesel & Machinery in Gisborne join the Fuso New Zealand 2S dealer network, expanding authorised service coverage in two key regions.

The expansion reinforces Fuso’s commitment to delivering nationwide aftersales support for Fuso truck and bus customers. 

Fuso New Zealand General Manager Sales and Marketing Torben Freer says continuing to strengthen the aftersales network i...