Aeolus Truck & Driver News

The reduced speed limit now in place for much of SH5 between Taupo and Napier appears to be a forerunner to further NZTA “Safer Limits” proposals around the country.

In late-January Waka Kotahi NZTA proposed reduced speed limits for another major North Island highway.

NZTA says that following engagement with the local community during mid-2021, it proposes to reduce the speed limits on State Highway 30 between Tikitere and Whakatane.

The section of highway being reviewed runs from the junction of SH33 and SH30 (near Rotorua Airport) to the built-up area entering Whakatane. The proposal affects almost 75km of the highway which travels past Lake Rotoiti, Lake Rotoehu, ...

Southpac Trucks has made the call to postpone its huge 100 Years of Kenworth celebration for 12 months.

The event was originally set for February 2023, but Southpac Trucks CEO Maarten Durent is now planning for a 2024 celebration. And he says a change in government is needed before they will hit the go button.

“There is too much uncertainty from this government. This is an event with international connections in terms of the entertainment w...

New Zealand production of AdBlue is being ramped up at the Ballance Agri Nutrients Kapuni plant in Taranaki as international supplies remain tight.

And NZ distributors say there is sufficient supply – providing users don’t panic buy.

A halt on urea exports from China last year has sent AdBlue/DEF fluid manufacturers scouring the globe for automotive grade urea – the raw material needed to make the AdBlue used in the emissions control systems of modern diesel engines.

Ballance Agri Nutrients says it has increased local production of its GoClear-branded AdBlue while other local distributors are searching global supply chains for alternative sources. Indications are Chi...

New Zealand’s newest vehicle brand sees an ambitious Chinese marque joining forces with a  long-established New Zealand automotive retail and distribution company.

With the initial focus on three battery-electric light-duty truck models, JAC Motors is launching with two dealerships, Southern Autos Manukau and Avon City in Christchurch.

The official New Zealand launch took place on March 26 with JAC Motors Global executives, including its Global Chairman Mr. Xiang Xingchu, in attendance for the ribbon cutting at the Southern Autos showroom.

The brand’s commitment to the Kiwi market is in partnership with the Colonial Motor Company (CMC), with ov...

Christchurch-based transport engineering company Adams & Currie Ltd has been purchased by Fruehauf New Zealand.

Adams & Currie has been manufacturing truck and truck bodies for nearly 50 years.

“Adams & Currie have several key strengths that were attractive to Fruehauf. Adams & Currie people are highly capable, skilled and experienced trailer and body manufacturers, who have successfully delivered a range of products since 1976,” says Fruehauf owner and Managing Director Jeff Mear.

“The manufacturing site at Lunn Road will continue to serve the needs of Adams & Currie while also providing a service centre site for the entire South Island customer ne...