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Ford Trucks, the heavy commercial brand of Ford Otosan, and IVECO, the brand of Iveco Group N.V. that designs, manufactures and markets light, medium and heavy commercial vehicles, today announce the signing of a binding Joint Development Agreement (JDA) for the design and engineering of a new cabin for heavy-duty trucks.

This agreement follows the exclusive, non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) announced by the two companies on 14th March 2024, transforming it into an operational project. The JDA is a contrac...

The intersection of State Highway 2 (SH2) and Wainui Road in the Eastern Bay of Plenty will be made safer and more efficient for vehicles and freight with the construction of a new and long-awaited roundabout, says Transport Minister Chris Bishop.

“The current intersection of SH2 and Wainui Road is on a sweeping bend with limited visibility. There were nine crashes at this intersection between 2014 and 2023, three of them were injury crashes, one of which was serious. Construction of a roundabout here will make a real ...

The New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has announced formal speed reviews for 16 sections of state highways across the country. This comes in response to community feedback following the release of a list of locations where speed limits were set to automatically revert to higher, pre-2020 levels under the Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits 2024.

The rule states that urban connectors with speed reductions since 1 January 2020 must return to their original, higher speed limits by 1 July 2025. Howev...

Polling shows strong positive public sentiment towards truck drivers, with more than seven times as many people surveyed having a positive perception of road freight drivers compared to those taking a negative view (52 per cent to 7 per cent).

The survey respondents noted truck drivers’ professionalism and skill, essential service and economic contribution, and hard work and long hours, as the leading three reasons for the results.

Public polling done by independent survey firm Research New Zealand, for road frei...

Scania has announced a stellar year for 2024, reporting record sales and earnings while making significant strides towards decarbonization. The company's Annual and Sustainability Report, released today, provides a comprehensive overview of these accomplishments and underlines its commitment to environmental sustainability and operational excellence. 

Scania's financial performance in 2024 reached new heights: Net sales increased by 6%, reaching SEK 216.1 billion, compared to SEK 204.1 billion in 2023. Adjusted op...

The Government has laid out next steps in New Zealand’s road toward building another crossing for Waitematā Harbour.

“The existing Auckland Harbour Bridge is one of the most critical transport links in New Zealand, carrying around 184,000 vehicles including 12,000 freight vehicles and 35,000 bus passengers daily, plus water and gas pipelines and telecommunications tables. It is the most-travelled piece of road in New Zealand.

“But the bridge is old, and even with its clip-on lanes it struggles to cope with the da...