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Market leader FUSO is strengthening its Shogun heavy-duty truck range with significant 2022 upgrades.

The 2022 Shogun line-up offering 14 variants delivers improved fuel efficiency, greater payload, reduced servicing costs and new safety features across the board, ticking key considerations for operators facing rising costs and environmental considerations.

Fuso New Zealand managing director Kurtis Andrews also recently confirmed that FNZ has “doubled down on stock” to meet significantly increased demand.

“We have over 1,250 units here or coming in the next six months,” he says. “Over 200 of those are Shoguns, which we reintroduced to Kiwi fleets in 2019 and has sinc...

Preparatory work for a long-awaited bypass of the Mt Messenger section of State Highway 3 in North Taranaki is expected to begin soon.

A March 30 High Court decision has cleared the way for the project which will replace the narrow and winding section of State Highway 3 with a new road to the east.

The bypass will run for approximately 6km between Uruti and Ahititi and will include two bridges of approximately 125m and 30m in length as well as a 235m tunnel near the highest point of the new route.

The most recent cost estimate for the project puts the work at $280 million. A 4.5 year construction period suggests the bypass could open in 2027 if work begins later this...

The biggest new vehicle offering from Isuzu Trucks, the Giga C and E Series models, will debut with a suite of enhanced safety and product features when they go on sale in New Zealand later this year.

The list of new developments is highlighted by added safety features, an all-new cab design and a new cab option, as well as a new additional warranty cover.

“Key to the success and popularity of Isuzu Trucks is dependability, reliability as well as nationwide after-sales support and service,” said Dave Ballantyne, General Manager of Isuzu Trucks New Zealand.

“The new Giga models add to Isuzu Trucks proven reputation and will significantly enhance what we are able to of...

As part of its temporary relief package aimed at alleviating the effects of fuel costs rises in the wake of the conflict in Ukraine, the Government is reducing the cost of Road User Charges (RUCs) by 36%.

The reduced rates come into effect from April 21 and will be in force until July 21. They have been calculated to offer savings equivalent to the fuel excise duty cut of 25 cents per litre already announced for petrol.

Anyone buying an RUC licence in the period will get it at the discount rate. Those who already have existing mileage paid for at the current rate can purchase a new licence from April 21 and any unused distance will be automatically credited, says Waka Kota...

Royans Transport Accident Repairs have made another move to expand its network in New Zealand with the acquisition of Sievwright Auto and Powderline in Invercargill.

Sievwright Auto is an industry leader supplying abrasive blasting, panel beating, and paint services for heavy commercial vehicles and equipment. 

Powderline are also the local market leader in large scale powder coating with the second biggest powder coating oven in the country. They also offer Thermoplastic coating, a product that offers excellent protection against corrosion, wear and tear and chemical attack.

Operating from multiple facilities in Invercargill, the Sievwright Auto team has over 2...