NZTD News

Sime Darby Motors NZ (“Sime Motors NZ”) has announced its new identity and name change to Sime Motors NZ as part of a global rebrand.

The brand refresh is being rolled out across 18 countries and 30,000 employees in the Asia Pacific region. Dato’ Jeffri Salim Davidson, Group Chief Executive Officer of Sime, said “For over 100 years, we have adapted time and time again to shifting market dynamics, and this evolution of our brand stands testament to our agility and resilience. We are especially excited about the vast pro...

The team representing New Zealand at the annual Isuzu Trucks I1GP World Technical competition returned recently from Japan and, whilst they missed out on a podium finish, nevertheless impressed with their skills and knowledge.

A total of 35 teams with 70 competitors were pitted against each other in the ‘technical Olympics’ of the Isuzu Truck world.

Usual event powerhouses, USA and Japan, also missed out on the medals - providing an indication of the strength and all round calibre of the competition.

The Ki...

Penske Australia & New Zealand has announced the appointment of Kevin Smith as the new general manager for its New Zealand operations, effective immediately. Smith brings with him a wealth of experience in the transport industry, poised to lead Penske's diverse operations across sectors such as energy solutions, mining, commercial vehicles, defence, marine, and rail. 

Kevin Smith expressed enthusiasm for his new role, stating, “It’s exciting to join an organisation that is passionate about its customers and its se...

Transport Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed news that the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) Board has approved funding towards pre-implementation and early works on the State Highway 1 (SH1) Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and Woodend Bypass Road of National Significance (RoNS).

“Reaching this significant milestone is a reflection of our Government’s commitment to get this critical project back on track to unlock more land for housing in the Waimakariri district and provide more reliable freight connections to key freight hubs a...

According to a recent survey conducted by Teletrac Navman, a Vontier company and a connected mobility platform for industries managing vehicle and equipment assets, 70 percent of businesses have experienced the effects of distracted driving incidents. Notably, 68 percent of survey respondents identified mobile phone use as the primary cause of these distractions. 

Distracted driving remains a pressing issue for businesses operating in today’s fast-paced environment. As the reliance on mobile devices grows, so does...

We’re delighted to share that TR Group has won the Fruehauf Outstanding Contribution to Innovation Award at the 2024 Transporting New Zealand Awards. These awards recognise and celebrate those making an exceptional contribution to the road transport industry by way of innovation, safety, industry awareness, and training, or implemented processes that have had a positive outcome on staff and/or customers. 

TR’s submission was centred around removing the barriers drivers can experience when familiarising themselves ...