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Penske Australia & New Zealand has appointed Stephen Kelly as the general manager of its Penske New Zealand business, effective immediately.

Having joined Penske in November, Stephen brings vast senior leadership experience across dealership, sales, parts, and service operations. 

In this role, he will oversee all New Zealand branch operations, including energy solutions, mining, commercial vehicles, defence, marine, and rail, and he will continue to be based at Penske’s Christchurch branch.

“In his sh...

A new range of horsepower ratings for Volvo’s popular Euro 6, 13-litre engine platform has been announced for the brand’s versatile FM and FMX range. With power options now ranging from 380hp and 1850Nm to 420hp and 2100Nm as well as a 460hp/2300Nm variant, the new range is designed to provide robust and efficient powertrain options across a range of transport applications.

A new range of horsepower ratings for Volvo’s popular Euro 6, 13-litre engine platform has been announced for the brand’s versatile FM and FMX rang...

Government Fuel Response Package  

On Monday, Ministers Willis and Jones released the Government’s Fuel Response Plan. We are in the first of four phases, Phase 1 being “Watchful”, and the next stage being “Precautionary”. The “Watchful” environment is one where “The fuel market is operating effectively and fuel is available nationwide. However, prices are rising due to global market changes. This phase is about supporting the market and making sure Kiwis have good information.” In essenc...

Symons Group and KiwiRail have partnered to launch Taranaki Connect, a regional freight hub designed to make it easier and more cost-effective for Taranaki businesses to move freight via rail, in and out of the province. This innovative solution addresses the long-standing challenge of inefficient "ghost movements" of containers, which add unnecessary costs to supply chains and place Taranaki businesses at a disadvantage compared to those in larger centers.

Taranaki Connect will offer regular weekday rail services, wit...

New Zealand's fuel stocks have been updated, showing stable levels across petrol, diesel, and jet fuel. According to the latest MBIE data, the country has 58.7 days of petrol available, 52.2 days of diesel, and 46.2 days of jet fuel. This data was collected by fuel companies at 11:59 pm Sunday, March 29. 

The lat...

Easter travel, disrupted sleep and shifting daylight hours are set to collide in a perfect storm on New Zealand roads this long weekend - a period already associated with heightened road trauma. 

Over the past three years, New Zealand’s Easter road toll has remained too high, with five deaths recorded over Easter 2025, nine in 2024 and ten in 2023. Each represents a family waiting for someone who never came home - underscoring the ongoing risk as more drivers take to the roads for extended holiday travel.  .. Read More