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The Volkswagen-owned Traton Group has announced it is advancing plans for Level 4 autonomous trucking across its Scania, MAN Truck & Bus and Navistar brands.

Traton is launching an Autonomous Commercial Pilot Programme based on an autonomous solution powered by the leading technology stack from U.S. tech pioneers Plus. 

The pilot programmes will expand the strategic development of autonomous hub-to-hub transport solutions and scalable operational concepts using the Level 4, fully autonomous Plus SuperDrive technology stack.

This new solution stands out due to its adaptability to customers’ specific routes and transport profiles. 

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Bragging rights in the horsepower stakes will soon switch back to Volvo Trucks with the introduction of a new engine for its iconic FH16 model. 

The new 17-litre engine develops up to 780hp with up to 3800Nm of torque – besting arch-rival Scania’s 770hp V8 flagship models.

The 780hp engine is being joined by 600hp/3000Nm and 700hp/3400Nm variants with the higher power and torque levels translating to faster engine response, better driveability, maximum productivity and improved fuel efficiency.

“I’m proud to present our new engine. It really is a masterpiece and the result of world-class engineering,” says Marcos Weingaertner, Product Manager a...

When State Highway 1 across the Brynderwyn Hills is closed for a $61million repair programme in coming months, the detour route for all HPMV traffic will add 71km to the journey between Auckland and Whangarei.

The Brynderwyn closure is scheduled to begin on Monday February 26 and in recent weeks work has been progressing on the various detour routes to be used.

Steve Mutton, Director Regional Relationships NZTA says that crews have been preparing SH12 and SH14 for heavy vehicles while working closely with the Northland Transportation Alliance on local detour routes for light vehicles including Cove Road and Paparoa Oakleigh Road.

NZTA says high produ...

New regulations to manage the disposal of ‘end-of-life’ tyres, which have been 11 years in the making, come into force from March 1.

Tyrewise will regulate the tyre supply chain and eliminate opportunities for profit from the dumping of end-of-life tyres to the detriment of the environment. It’s estimated 6.5 million tyres reach their ‘end of life’ each year in New Zealand.

A ‘product stewardship’ initiative, Tyrewise shifts the collection cost for end-of-life tyres from the end to the beginning of the tyre life cycle by introducing a levy on almost all new tyres sold in New Zealand. Funds from the levy will provide a free collection service and public col...

Registrations have closed for the massive Kenworth 100 celebration in early February – with an epic 881 Kenworth trucks set to attend.

Drivers are coming from all over New Zealand for the worldwide 100 Years of Kenworth trucks celebration. Set to take place at Mystery Creek Events Centre near Hamilton from February 1-3, the event will be a local transport industry record-breaker for all the right reasons.

As a privately hosted event, KW100, is unique. Southpac Trucks have made a large investment so that loyal Kenworth owners, drivers, and enthusiasts can be part of the celebrations in some way. 

Gates will open to registered trucks at noon on T...