Fuso Evaluating New Truck Range

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Monthly Magazine / Digital Review Volume 4 | Issue 12 | July 2017

Mixed reaction to tunnel opening

autious optimism has been the response from Auck- Fuso evaluating Cland's road freight industry to the opening of the Waterview new truck range Tunnel. Freightways Group managing director Dean Bracewell says any massive six-month analysis of In- The plant at Oragadam is a wholly improvement in travel times is dian supplied Fuso trucks is taking owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck and good for the company's transport Aplace on New Zealand roads. Bus AG and was created from a green- con- Fuso New Zealand has confirmed it field site in 2009. tractors is two months into the local evaluation It produces vehicles to the same and of new trucks sourced from the Daimler standard of quality and robustness as every- India Commercial Vehicle (DICV) plant Daimler's truck plant in Germany. one is near Chennai, India, to join and com- Fuso NZ managing director Kurtis rapt the Chris Carr Dean plement its existing market offer. Andrews says the distributor and dealer tunnel Bracewell Known internally as Project Kymera, network is working with a range of cus- is finally the customer drive trials (CDT) involve tomers to evaluate some DICV vehicles open. more than 25 vehicles. that will complement the existing Japa- "It is disappointing that ve- DICV manufactures left-hand drive nese product range of Canter, Fighter hicles carrying more than 50kg and right-hand drive trucks from and HD trucks. of dangerous goods cannot 10-tonnes to 40-tonnes under the “Daimler insisted that we conduct the travel through the tunnel and that Mercedes-Benz, Bharat-Benz and Fuso CDT programme for a minimum of six restriction affects many of our brands for more than 30 global markets. months to be able to give the factory vehicles. Nonetheless, it will take DIESELtalk and a party of media and feedback on the performance of the ve- traffic away from other routes dealer representatives travelled to India hicles in New Zealand conditions, particu- where we go, helping the system last week as guests of Fuso NZ and larly as we have a lot of hilly roads, which overall," Bracewell says. DICV to view the plant and its products. other markets don’t have,” Andrews says. "We feel that any investment in The visitors also got to drive three of He's adamant the as yet-unbranded transport infrastructure is a very the trucks on its test track. Continued on page 4 positive move." Mainfreight Transport general INSIDE manager Carl George echoes Electrification project hits a speed bump 3 Bracewell's comments but also Family culture hard to beat at Gough Group 8 questions if the tunnel will add to Fieldays site reshuffle a mixed bag 16 congestion on the Northwestern Continued on page 10 More traction for Renault’s light-duty trucks 38 8 38

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2 | DIESELTALK.CO.NZ | JULY 2017 The way to reach the entire heavy vehicle and contractors’ equipment industries Electrification project www.DIESELtalk.co.nz EDITOR Robert Barry hits a speed bump 022 0180 998 [email protected] Z Bus is still commit- ing through some issues in leading the industry in tran- ted to leading the in- respect of retrofitting the sitioning to electric-powered BUSINESS MANAGER Ndustry in transitioning electric powertrain. public transport.” Ian Ferguson to electric-powered public “The good news is that Wrightspeed, the Califor- 027 530 5194 transport. they are now making good nia-based start-up company [email protected] That's irrespective of re- progress and Wrightspeed founded by New Zealand cent PTOM tender outcomes are now in the final stages engineer Ian Wright, an- in Wellington and technical of their acceptance testing nounced in May it was OPERATIONS issues delaying the testing of of the first prototype before starting series production of MANAGER its first prototype bus using officially handing over to NZ its range-extended electric Deborah Baxter the retrofitted WrightSpeed Bus,” he says. powertrains for stop-start 027 530 5016 powertrain, it says. “Once handed over, we and urban heavy-duty vehi- [email protected] DIESELtalk asked NZ Bus cle commercial applications. chief executive officer Zane Wrightspeed has built Fulljames for an update on two prototype trucks - two GROUP EDITOR the progress of the Wright- parcel delivery trucks for AUTOMOTIVE TRADE Speed initiative. Federal Express - and is Scott Morgan In May last year Fulljames working on a garbage truck 021 240 2402 said the focus in the near Zane Ian Wright application. [email protected] Fulljames term was on re-powering Wright admitted in an MANAGING EDITOR Wellington's trolley buses. will complete our final ac- address to guests attending That followed the company ceptance testing over a 30- the MTA100 conference in Richard Edwards announcing in April 2016 that day period. Wellington that the transition 021 556 655 it hoped to have re-powered “Getting to this stage has from a start-up company to [email protected] buses on the road by the last taken a lot longer than we one engaged in full series quarter of 2016. originally anticipated but it is production was difficult. PUBLISHER “This makes sense given not uncommon for innova- "You need 100% of the Vern Whitehead they have around ten years tion that is breaking new parts needed for production 021 831 153 of life left and it means that ground, such as this, to hit to go ahead and it's a com- [email protected] instead of scrapping them, speed bumps and we want to plex supply chain to have we can put them back on the ensure that we get this right. everything come in at once," road anywhere in New Zealand “Once the prototype is he said. SUBSCRIPTIONS without the need for them to proven on the road, we The National Business Fran Da Silva be connected to an overhead expect to be able to progres- Review said Wright recently 021 933 279 lines network.” he said. sively retrofit the Wright- spent a weekend in Wel- [email protected] This month Fulljames speed electric powertrain to lington testing the first bus admitted technical issues all the retiring trolley buses that will roll out as part of his DIESELtalk and dieseltalk.co.nz had delayed the timetable over the next few months." company's contract with NZ are published by: for converting the trolley Alongside the retrofitting Bus. Auto Media Group Limited PO Box 105010, Auckland bus fleet to a Wrightspeed programme, NZ Bus has also Wright is reported to have Ph 09 309 2444 powertrain. been trialling a BYD electric said the weekend was a great He did not go into detail bus in Auckland and Welling- success. about the issues but said NZ ton for several months. The “That was the first time Auto Media Group Limited makes Bus will continue with the testing is showing very posi- we put one of their [NZ Bus] every endeavour to ensure information US$43 million project. tive results, Fulljames says. executive guys in the bus and contained in this publication is accurate; Fulljames told DIESELtalk “These two initiatives had them drive it – and he however, we are not liable for any losses or issues resulting from this use. WrightSpeed has been work- reflect our commitment to had a grin from ear to ear.”

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Fuso evaluating new truck range

Continued from page 1 cess to clarify which of the Prestige Commercial Ve- new truck line-up will not units on the road here will be hicles dealer principal Russell cannibalise sales of the exist- best suited to the comple- Marr says Project Kymera is a ing Fuso range of Japanese- mentary range for additional great opportunity for the Fuso work, Marr says. sourced product. sales volume.” brand and its New Zealand “And we don’t need to “Not everything on offer The trucks in the CDT dealership network as well. even try to be everything from DICV is suitable for programme are 10-tonne “As a dealer, I can say that to everybody. I think we New Zealand and we will and 12-tonne units that use there is certainly a market for will be able to create some have a separate brand name technology and drive trains this new range of trucks, even business for markets that for these vehicles as we are derived from the Fuso Canter though at this time we don’t we can’t currently operate only sourcing trucks that and 16-tonne, 25-tonne, yet know what the final range in for reasons of price, or will be suitable to target 31-tonne, and 40-tonne will look like,” Marr says. specification or offering. new customers and new units that use technology and “I was a little bit con- “As a brand, you want to markets outside of our tra- drivetrains derived from the cerned that maybe this truck try to have as much stuff as ditional buyers.” Mercedes-Benz Axor. might not quite be up to our possible that fits the market … There will be a thorough Most units heading to New standards but I don’t have with the Fuso product I think shake-down and evaluation Zealand will be in cab/chassis any fears about that any the Kymera range will plug the of the CDT units for the rest configuration but DICV can longer. I’m more than happy odd gap or two that we don’t of the year before the range is also provide fully-built factory with the quality messages have now and we’ll add new launched in the first quarter of tippers and concrete-mixer coming from the Daimler customers that we don’t have 2018, Andrews says. trucks using Schwing-Stetter plant and the other two currently today and that will be “The CDT evaluation will agitator units. plants (Allison Transmission, really good for our business. help us to cement a final prod- Some will be sold to cus- Schwing Stetter) which we “Going forward we hope uct line-up because nothing tomers and Fuso NZ will place have visited here in India.” those new Kymera customers is yet fully confirmed in terms others with clients on a long- The advantage of the will prosper and get stronger of specification for the New term loan basis. Kymera product is the ability and hopefully we will be able Zealand bound vehicles. to target the trucks in certain to continue a long and happy “We are starting the pro- A dealer’s perspective sectors where the range will relationship with them.”

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Disruption: NZ’s transport future Mobility Marketplace pilot to take off in Queenstown

mobility marketplace project in Auckland later in pilot has collaboration 2017,” he says. Afrom the NZ Transport One of the programme’s Agency, regional tourism objectives is to relieve some organisation Destination of the traffic congestion in Queenstown, Otago Region- and around Queenstown, al Council and the Queen- enhanced by the influx of a stown Lakes District Council. million or so tourists each It offers tourists coming year. to Queenstown access to Giving people the choice easy, real time transport op- of readily found, easily used tions they can trust, provid- transport options all in one ing alternatives to driving a place to get to ski fields and Queenstown will host a mobility transport trial for tourists. car themselves. other destinations means native language. Finding the We need to test if this con- The scoping and business transport modes like local bus stop is the easy part, but cept can relieve some of the plan for the collaborative bus services, ski shuttles, knowing where to get off traffic congestion in Queen- project began in January taxis, electric bikes, ride- is not. So people discount stown and other regions 2017, with the pilot’s app share, water taxis, and it as an option,” says by giving people informed launching in early August and even Heli-ski services McMullan. choices. High-quality, safe running until the end of the all become very ac- “This mobility app transport options, they can ski season, NZTA connected cessible options for is currently being easily find, pay for it on the journeys solutions director visitors. developed in Eng- provider’s infrastructure and Martin McMullan says. Personalised jour- lish, Mandarin and then consume, all in one The pilot will launch a real ney planning for more Japanese with other place.” time platform which will act than 40 key tourism Martin McMullan languages to follow in “If it’s a high-quality as a marketplace with a user destinations will initially be later releases to alleviate the choice and a reliable pre- facing app that tourists can available in the mobility language challenge.” mium product, then people download on their IOS or app, with a journey planning McMullan says a trip to will use it. The Queenstown Android mobile device. function to support it. Japan showed him that it is project is a very early ver- “NZTA is providing the McMullan observes that possible to use public trans- sion of what we would call a infrastructure for the other many tourists coming to port as a tourist in a foreign mobility marketplace,” says parties to build this mobility Queenstown choose to hire country. McMullan. as a service app for the end cars by default as they are “The tourism experience “Why have one car go- users,” says McMullan. unaware of the other op- and the public transport ing up to the skifield with “While Queenstown will tions available to them, and experience in Japan were two people onboard, when be the initial test bed during language is often a barrier to very easy and very reliable, there’s room for three more. the busy winter ski season that. so that’s why I used it,” he How can we let people know for the mobility service app, “When travelling in differ- says. that space is available and there are plans to take the ent countries, people don’t “And that’s what we’ve got safe to use,” he says. learnings from this pilot like the unknown - especially to bring to Queenstown and McMullan says the mobil- and apply them to another when they don’t speak the bring to wider New Zealand. Continued on page 14

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DIESELTALK.CO.NZ | JULY 2017 | 7 ISZ12778_DT Family culture hard to beat at Gough Group

here’s been a Gough at the head “Our managers take a personal inter- cal to the success of the business. of one of New Zealand’s best est in each and every staff member. It is “We offer a lot of support with subsi- Tknown heavy industry and ma- visible in many different ways - for exam- dised medical insurance, access to EAP, chinery businesses for the past 88 years. ple, we always acknowledge important annual wellness checks, annual health Now it’s Ben milestones in our employees’ lives.” monitoring and proactive involvement in Gough, grandson Training and development manager many initiatives such as Goughs’ Biggest of Gough Group Steve Templer says nothing speaks more Loser, Dry July and the future roll out of founder Tracy strongly of the Gough focus on helping the Gough Group Wellbeing Programme.” Gough and the employees develop on defined career Hunter says the group also supports company’s strategic paths than the training provided through its employees by making generous con- development man- the Gough Institute of Training (GIT). tributions to their superannuation funds. ager and joint Caterpillar dealer principal. “Based in Christchurch, it oversees the “We also recognise and reward Hands-on, day-to-day involvement apprenticeship and skills upgrade training length of service and we encourage in the business has ensured the reten- along with delivering a multitude of tech- appropriate vocational training.” tion of the ‘family feel’ the company is nical and compliance training courses Group social clubs are well subscribed so proud of and which it believes sets each year,” he says. and active, with committees organising it apart from others in the industry. “In the past 12 events from onsite barbecues and fish ‘n “We hear so often these days of months more than 190 chip nights, to quad biking, golf, ten-pin huge companies where employees feel technical staff have bowling, formal end-of-year dinners and they are nothing more than a number,” passed through the children’s Christmas parties with gifts recruitment manager Jane Hunter says. GIT’s doors.” from the big man himself. “It’s great that the Gough Group em- Tina Cameron and “Office and branch-based Secret ployees know ‘we are all family here’.” her team of health and Santa events each Christmas always In fact, “We are family” is one of the safety advisors ensure all staff are kept up ensure plenty of laughs and the Easter core values underpinning the company. to date with health and safety training. chocolate raffle is always a winner.” “What this means is that we truly The company’s people and culture Hunter says the family culture makes a care about our staff,” Hunter says. team has successfully rolled out leader- difference that can’t be under-estimated. “It has been an important and ship training to its business leaders and “Our family-based culture is some- distinctive tenet from the outset of will take this training to the wider staff. thing of which we are incredibly proud. the company. It means we care about The Gough Group’s dedicated health Quite simply it sets us apart and makes their career development, we care and wellbeing advisor Kirk Blumers us what we are. about their wellbeing and we care says looking after the physical and “Everyone is included and everyone about our employees’ futures. emotional wellbeing of the staff is criti- knows they belong.” Heavy Diesel Technicians At the Gough Group we will look after your future by providing you with awesome facilities, the latest tooling, technical and compliance training and a career to last your life time. We have over 20 locations across New Zealand We’ll make it work! Talk to us if you want to work on the best gear: Call 0800 CAT JOBS (0800 228 562) Palfinger | Hyster | Caterpillar NEWSTALK

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Mixed reaction to tunnel opening

Continued from page 1 load and if they are Motorway. carrying dangerous "The biggest impact on our goods." drivers being able to use the He says he sees tunnel is around dangerous the tunnel eas- goods and the fact that if the ing congestion on truck requires a placard, they the main arterial are not permitted to use the route through New tunnel," George says. Windsor and New "With this in mind and Lynn to Glendene looking at our current loads, and Henderson but we have our three west- wonders if will this bound trucks which will be put more pressure able to use it three to four on the Northwest- times each per week. ern Motorway. Preparing for official tunnel opening "The other units that will "I do see it is look at using the tunnel are improving the truck's current "Our units coming into it will make changes. our vehicles in the Albany travel times to/from west to the area are coming to the "Any vehicle choosing to and further north areas. the Otahuhu depot. Otahuhu branch rather use the new route will mean However, they will be using "As for the proposed than passing through the fewer vehicles using SH1, so it purely as an alternate route East–West Link corridor, area which the corridor will increasing traffic between to avoid traffic delays over as a branch, I don’t think it improve. Where it will help is the city and Waterview, new the bridge. would have a huge impact the cross-town travel from traffic through the tunnel "Once again their ability due to where our Otahuhu the airport-Mangere area to and then an increase in traf- to use it dependant on their depot is situated. the city and vice versa." fic from Owairaka to Queen- That would be of more stown Rd," he says. obvious benefit to the likes "However there will be a of metro or port-ops tank- reduction of traffic on SH1 ers, George says. and through Epsom, Hills- PACCAR Product Administrator "It may perhaps be a borough as well as reduced Truck Sales Team good alternate route for traffic on Mt Eden Rd and Manukau City far west, North Shore, and Dominion Rd. Southpac Trucks are the New Zealand distributors for Kenworth and DAF trucks. remote coastal areas – in- "There is a risk of traffic We are looking for a skilled product administrator to join the truck sales team reporting to the deed if we have an issue on increased congestion on the General Sales Manager. the Spaghetti Junction or junction of SH20 and SH1 at The role is administrative and includes: the harbour bridge." Manukau city. To a degree, • Cost analysis, truck invoicing, data compilation this will be offset by extra • Stock control, truck movement and control Too much time between capacity from Manukau • Truck ordering, option sheets, truck pricing openings through to Papakura." • Customer and supplier liaison • General administration Carr and Haslam man- The most important thing • Social media, website and internet updates aging director Chris Carr is that this will give more • Used truck administration and marketing says he had been looking options, in a situation where Applicants will need to have: forward to the tunnel open- there were previously few, • Microsoft excel, word and power point skills ing "just like I enjoyed the he says. • Current full driving licence (heavy truck licence would be an advantage) Harbour Bridge opening". "We have congestion be- • Friendly customer facing manner and must be a good team player "It has been a long time cause people have delayed • Detailed truck specification knowledge on both DAF and Kenworth • An understanding of transport operations and environments between those two signifi- and denied us reasonable Rewards: cant infrastructure oppor- chances to construct the • Competitive annual salary tunities and not enough infrastructure that a growing • Opportunities for domestic and overseas travel has happened in the 58 city needs. To be eligible the applicant must have a New Zealand passport or work visa and be a clear years in between. "Successive councils have precise English speaker. "The reason we have avoided their responsibilities congestion is simply that to upgrade infrastructure, Apply in writing with CV to: successive councils have not only with roads but also Richard Smart Southpac Trucks Ltd been remiss in providing with water, electricity, and PO Box 76463 for a city which is grow- housing, to name only four Manukau City 2241 ing. Given that the whole categories of failure to keep Or by email: [email protected] ref. Product Administrator position. system is over-capacity, this up with demand." Applications close 14 July 2017 addition won’t relieve it, but

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'Our people are our point of difference'

eople and experience Transpecs are the keys to success operation is Pfor two Gough Group comprised of 19 companies. branches and Between them Gough three distribu- TWL and Gough Transpecs tion centres, with have more than 115 years approximately The TR Master Drive trailer in action. of experience in delivering 50 infield team parts, components, service members, includ- The TR Master Drive Ser- WABCO also offers and expertise to the industry ing the nine-member brake vices tanker semi-trailer was customisable features in its in New Zealand. consultancy service team kitted out by Gough Transpecs intelligent trailer programme, Gough Transport general which works with customers with the latest in globally avail- such as the TailGuard reverse manager Aaron Smith heads nationally. able axle, brake and electronic monitoring system for vehi- the two entities and says it is “While the brake consul- technology from WABCO, SAF, cles operating in the public the people that are the com- tancy team’s fundamental and Alcoa. domain or in a tightly con- panies’ point of difference. role is brake certification Gough Transpecs OE brake fined logistics environment. “There is a huge amount of and compliance, it is also a product manager John Hirst OptiLink, the latest initia- industry experience amongst resource of qualified industry says the WABCO intelligent tive from WABCO, uses WiFi our team,” Smith says. advice that is second-to- trailer programme offers tech- technology to provide a “Not only do we man- none when enhancing trailer nology to the transport sector robust connection that relays age the whole value chain operating performance,” that has a vast range of safety trailer-related information and for the customer, we also Smith says. and operational benefits. control functions directly on make significant investment Another example of “The WABCO intelligent to a smart device in the vehi- in our aftersales and support Gough's industry commitment trailer uses integrated sensors cle cabin. From a safety per- structure.” is its unique training trailer that continuously monitor spective, isolating the vehicle The recent appointment of which resides in the Transpecs driving conditions, including operator from the dangerous new technical manager Gor- showroom and national trailer speed, mass, situation logistics environment makes don Potter to support warranty training centre in Wiri, South or the environment,” Hirst sense. and technical matters reflects Auckland. says. Smith says Gough TWL and Gough's ongoing customer The trailer is used exten- “If an instance of potential Gough Transpecs are proud of commitment, Smith says. sively for onsite training for rollover is detected, the trail- their longstanding customer, Gough Transpecs was customers, providing great er’s electronic brake system industry and supplier relation- founded in 1953 and Gough hands-on experience and will automatically intervene ships and are firmly commit- TWL in 1966 and both brands helping with the theory-to- and apply the trailer brakes.” ted to the New Zealand road have a strong national foot- practical knowledge under- During the on-track transport industry. print. standing. sessions of the roll stability “We would like to thank all More than 160 team mem- training programme in the TR of our valued customers for bers play an important role in Technology training Master Drive truck and tanker their ongoing support.” supplying product and sup- partnership trailer, drivers can experi- porting the transport industry. A nationally available heavy ence the WABCO technology Transpecs focuses on sup- vehicle stability and control switched on and off. porting trailer OEMS and fleets driver training programme is With the technology turned with “Transport Technology the result of a partnership be- off, they will get to experi- Solutions” for their major tween Gough Transpecs and ence a rollover event which transport agency lines into TR Master Drive Services. is prevented by the unique Gough TWL at THE Expo March 2017. new trailer equipment. It enables drivers of truck- outrigger wheels fitted to the TWL is a key part of the and-trailer combinations tanker trailer unit. aftermarket value chain by to experience how modern When the technology is supporting those agency lines, trailer-brake technology switched back on, they get to including global brands such works through a mixture of experience how the system as WABCO, SAF-Holland, theory and practical training responds to the same threat Alcoa, Edbro and Ringfeder. in the secure environment of of rollover but this time elimi- Gough Transpecs at THE Expo The combined TWL and a private circuit. nating it safely. March 2017.

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12 | DIESELTALK.CO.NZ | JULY 2017 NEWSTALK Building on commercial success ore of the same – Zealand by having many ity of the retreads produced that’s Bridgestone’s flexible client programmes, at the three Bandag factories Mstrategy for sales he says. in Auckland, Rotorua and growth in the commercial It has a commercial Christchurch are second to market in 2017. finance offer that enables none. It plans to build on its funding for owner-drivers “Many New Zealand successful current pro- and small to medium busi- trucking companies are grammes. nesses that usually can’t af- switching their fleets to The company’s New Zea- ford or don’t have the cash Bandag retreads with sig- land commercial business flow for its products. nificant input cost savings manager Jeremy Mackin- “This offer extends across to their businesses,” he says. it keeps up with the latest tosh says most truck and trucking, earth moving and “Part of our total tyre technologies and develop- bus brands have Bridgestone tractor companies. It is a management package is ments. mounted somewhere in relatively unique offering in producing a detailed plan for “We test various com- their range. this commercial environ- clients to reduce their cents pounds and tread patterns “It varies not only ment as finance is usu- per kilometre (CPK) or input specifically for New Zealand from the brand but ally traditionally offered costs. conditions. Bridgestone is the type of vehicle. We in the retail sector. “We have a nationwide also committed to a rigor- work very hard with “Another programme network of 90 commercial ous testing regime glob- customers and their that we offer to our end capable outlets and more ally,” Mackintosh says. forecasting of new Jeremy users and prospective than 200 response vehicles “We spend more than vehicles to ensure they Mackintosh clients is called total tyre that provide expertise and $800 million annually testing specify products across management. It aims to a support network for our products to make sure we both the truck and trailer bring together our brands – clients to help them reduce have the best tyres in our industries.” Bridgestone, Firestone and these CPK costs.” range. We also check our The company differenti- Bandag – and our service The company is testing competitors to ensure the ates itself from other truck expertise.” both new tyres and Bandag superiority of our tyres.” and bus tyre brands in New Mackintosh says the qual- retread products to ensure Continued on page 14

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Continued from page 13 in Auckland, Waikato and the technology to move forward ships, we increase commu- Recycling a core component Bay of Plenty regions and the in the business, he says. nity awareness and help to Tyre recycling and waste company has plans to extend “It is a significant invest- raise much-needed funds.” management is a core it to the lower North Island ment with on-going devel- The company also re- component of Bridgestone’s and the South Island later opment and enhancement cently announced its global business. The company says this year and in 2018. to ensure we keep up to partnership with the Olympic it is continually working on Mackintosh says Bridge- date with the latest tech- Games. It will be a partner of those areas to obtain the stone is also the only tyre nological advances for this the Olympic movement until best possible outcomes for company with the top rank- mobile platform to remain at least the 2024 Games. the environment. ing tertiary accreditation with ahead of the game. Bridgestone New Zealand “Our Bandag retreading ACC. “Bridgestone’s extensive also supports the TR Group facilities prevent thousands “ACC audits our business technology investment also Master Drive truck driver of truck tyres from entering which covers issues such as includes the equipment we training programme. the waste stream prema- how we manage the injury, provide our teams. “Training can make a huge turely. Most recently we’ve rehabilitation, staff train- “We invest heavily in difference to the safety and been working with Waste ing and safety protocols. equipment to make the job effectiveness of truck drivers Management which collects Bridgestone has held the top easier, decrease strain on on our road,” Mackintosh our scrap tyres and process- tertiary rating for the last four the body, fast-track service says. es them into tyre-derived years. outcomes for clients and “Keeping truck drivers fuel,” Macintosh says. “This ranking reflects the ensure the safety of our staff and other road users safe is Bridgestone is now the importance Bridgestone and customers.” our number one priority and biggest supplier to Waste places on safety, as well as supporting this programme Management. the large investment made in Supporting the community helps to do just that.” “We applaud their ini- safety and technology. Being a good corporate Bridgestone is also in- tiatives and look forward to “We also provide inten- citizen is also a critical com- volved in the Rotary Youth strengthening our partner- sive training, both inter- ponent of what Bridgestone Drivers Association sponsor- ship with them to expand our nally and externally. All of is as a company, Mackintosh ship of a programme educat- New Zealand tyre recycling our tyre technicians and says. ing young people about into the future.” fleet service technicians “We have had a long road safety through a driver are trained to work with an association with the New awareness initiative in sec- Points of difference Australian qualification - a Zealand Breast Cancer ondary schools. It helps give Mackintosh says another Cert II in Automotive Tyre Foundation and we now young people driver educa- point of difference is Bridge- Servicing Technology.” have a new relationship with tion and tyre knowledge stone’s new mobile truck The B-mobile tablet Leukaemia & Blood Cancer before they start driving. wheel alignment service. platform is another example New Zealand. It was launched in March of how Bridgestone is using “Through these partner-

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Continued from page 6 tors that can be accessed which will target increasing trying to maximise vol- ity marketplace will offer through it. vehicle occupancy in and ume and capacity of our people real time choices This pilot will sit along- around the airport termi- transport system, not the based on their needs and side the capital work pro- nals,” says McMullan. physical space. Ultimately, requirements, from the grammes in development “We’ve got a lot of busi- the outcome we want is to cheapest option to the for Queenstown. ness travellers jumping into provide more choice for the quickest option, to the most “Designing the system taxis in the city, creating transport user, and if this is environmentally sustainable while embracing emerging a lot of vehicles driving successful then we will see options. It’s up to the user. technology will inevitably to the airport with only the result of reduced traf- He says the majority provide a people centred, the driver and one person fic,” he says. of people movements in system approach to ef- inside, so how can we get a “Mobility as a service Queenstown are tourism ficiently and safely moving greater volume of passen- (MaaS) cannot be done to related, so the collaboration people around.” gers to their destination people; it’s got to be with wants to see how the app “We’ll take the learn- without taking up more them, and we can manage will impact people’s behav- ings and infrastructure space on the road,” asks demand by giving people iours and the demands on from Queenstown for the McMullan. an informed choice,” he the various transport opera- Auckland pilot later in 2017 “Once again, we are says.

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ore people than ever the main event. Fieldays VIP experience for probably due to the location turned out for the “As expected, the public its loyal customers. of the heavy commercial MNational Fieldays this attendance was strong and “We’ve had lots of thank vehicle section this year. year but some exhibitors were while we’d always want you notes already,” he says. “It wasn’t ideal and it was left struggling to reach them. a greater engagement, “For us, the event is an well away from the main When the 49th New Zea- reports from the sales team opportunity to say thank you flow of foot traffic.” land National Agricultural on site were very positive,” to our customers for being Ballantyne says the brand Fieldays at Mystery Creek Andrews says. Hyundai owners and we are reached the levels of cus- ended on June 17, also very happy with the tomer engagement desired more than 133,588 number of folks making in terms of good quality sales people had visited the another purchase while enquiry to follow up but four-day event, the they visit our VIP site. more would have been nice. biggest number on “I’m very proud of “It was probably not as record. my team for the effort good as last year’s level of Creating a new light they’ve put in and we’ve inquiry. Our focus was on commercial vehicle had fantastic feedback showcasing models from zone saw competing already.” our light and medium duty brands move in closer He says the first ap- ranges and they produced proximity to each other pearance of the new the most interest, particularly and the quality of the exhibi- “The sales team saw heavy-duty Xcient prime the tippers and 4x4 models. tions also increased markedly. strong levels of enquiry mover at the event shocked “Overall, I think Fieldays The creation of a Heavy across the range; however, a few people because they is a great event for many Equipment Zone on D Street the price points and market thought it belonged to an- different industries but the saw many of New Zea- success of some of our light- other brand. proof will be in how many land’s transport and heavy duty models certainly drew Road trials for the Xcient of the leads turn into sales equipment suppliers come customer attention. will begin shortly. over the next few weeks together in one precinct. “While the new heavy “We need to get some before we can judge if it was But not all saw that as a commercial area was mileage and experience with worthwhile being there. positive move, with many somewhat off to the side of the new truck in real world “Until then, the jury’s out. saying it was too far away the main event, the level of conditions on New Zealand “The biggest issue for me from the light commercial enquiry from visitors to the roads under our belts first was where we were situated vehicle zone. site was well above aver- before we can launch this this year. I would prefer to see Commentary on the product properly to a consolidated automotive event’s success and out- the market,” Sinclair section in future that includes comes varied among the says. cars, vans and trucks all in passenger, light and heavy one area, as there is a lot of commercial brands inter- Isuzu Trucks says crossover for customers. viewed by DIESELtalk. numbers down “As an example, we did Isuzu Trucks na- talk to a couple of truck Fuso expectations exceeded tional sales manager customers who were also Fuso Truck and Bus Dave Ballantyne looking at purchasing utes returned to Mystery Creek says locating the and we were able to direct after being absent last year. heavy equipment them to our colleagues on This time it was under the age which meant our sales zone away from the auspices of a new Auckland- team came away with a good other vehicle zone based distributor. number of quality leads.” was not conducive Fuso New Zealand to visitor numbers. managing director Kurtis Hyundai pleased with “I would rate audi- Andrews says this year’s turnout ence turnout as me- event exceeded his expecta- Hyundai New Zealand diocre and probably tions but he noted that the general manager Andy below what we were heavy equipment zone was Sinclair says the brand was expecting but I think “somewhat divorced” from very happy to host another a major factor in that was Continued on page 17

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Continued from page 16 a very high level of engage- Clear goal for Mercedes- a great position, the corner the Holden stand which was ment and this was reflected Benz Vans site suited our product and a fair distance away.” in the quality of our leads. Mercedes-Benz Vans stand well.” “The volume of leads was returned to the National The Concept X-Class Quality not quantity for Hino down on last year but they Fieldays after a long absence and G-Class Professional Hino Distributors NZ gen- were of very good quality.” and marketing special- created the most interest eral manager Michael Doeg The Hino E-Mixer con- ist Kirsty McHugh says the among the visitors, McHugh agreed with the sentiments crete truck and the new Hino event met the brand’s expec- says. of the other Japanese truck FM product created a high tations. “We came prepared and brand executives. level of interest along with all “The significant amount of expecting a lot of questions “The numbers at Fieldays of the 300-series now that a foot traffic was a key driver for around X-Class as the public looked good overall, however reversing camera is standard Mercedes wanting to take part response on its pending across the light-duty in this iconic event,” she says. arrival has been exceptional range, Doeg says. “It’s great for “In summary, I exposure and an have always consid- opportunity for in- ered the National creasing considera- Fieldays at Mys- tion levels with our tery Creek to be a general audience. worthwhile event “Ultimately our with a good level goal was around of both brand and driving leads and the new area for the truck sales activity. prospects even distributors was a bit out of “However, this year with all though there wasn’t an ex- since we first announced it. the way and therefore our the truck distributors being pectation from visitors to see “It was therefore para- level of traffic was down on moved to a location that is a Mercedes-Benz at this event. mount that we offered our previous years,” Doeg says. large distance from the high “So, creating a fun relaxed customers an experience with “From the people that activity areas, that posed a bit atmosphere where people the X-Class within site to meet did manage to find us - way of an issue.” he says. could see and touch our the demand for information. down the back - there was product was crucial. We had Continued on page 18

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KiwiRailVolume 4 | Issue 9quake | April 2017 levy plan Used light commercials (under 3500kg GVM) numbered 551 units, NewiwiRail's Zealand’s proposed news15.5% "earth- source for road transport, logistics & heavy equipment industries one fewer than in January 2016. quake levy" to road transport ager Nicole Ekert told Thailand remains the largest Koperators using the interisland company would be happy DIESELtalk to discuss her exporterPolice of new trucks and proposal light ferry service has the matter once it had communicated commercials to New Zealand, seen a tight- Truck arrivals sending 2287 vehicles to our lipped response with its custom- shores thiscompromising year. It was followed from the industry. road safety? ers. remain strongby Japan on 546. The companymercial vehicle investigation unit. "We are still in Japan is still the biggest export- plans to intro-“These authorised staff work as discussions with plan to disestablish 26 authorised resene KiwiRail regard- in March er of used trucks and light com- duce the levyvehicle on safety officers and have a more vehicle safety officers from the ing the 15.5% levy mercials to New Zealand, sending top of existinglimited rangeChris Carr of powers than police police commercial vehicle inves- Don Braid and will be advis- ew and used light com-606 so far Athis year. freight chargesofficers. from mid-February. Police are currently consultingDean Bracewell ing customers mercial and truck arrivals tigation unit is under consultationMelbourne-based with with affected Toll Group staff cor- on the proposalas to any and changes in freight charges + GST PER YEAR staff and the heavy vehicle Anotherindustry.porate affairs communications record-breaking man- remained strong in March no decisions have been made.once these talks have been conclud- Volume 4 | Issue 11Digital | June Review 2017 N NSE The reallocation of 111 road policing “Road safety partner agencies and 2017. ed," she says. Online licencestaff training was first for truckiessignalled 3 in May 2016, af- representatives from the heavyEkert vehicle confirmed to $84 New light commercial (under ter the confirmation of arun $960 million for logistics star DIESELtalk 3500kg GVM) arrivals of 3299Crane units feature industry are also being formallyFebruary con- 7: “We will be in contact on THE Expo previewroad policing funding package. sulted." when we have a position. This is were the highest number recorded As part of that process, road10 policing Greally says police are Strong ainfreight continues to break so far, this year, but new truckLuxury Triton chasing growth 16 committedlikely to a fair to becon- at least two weeks.” positions are being allocated to recordsother in net profit, sales 36 sultation processFreightways with Group managing di- areas of the police withM revenue and EBITA10 figures. rector“We do like milestones in the demand for 16 Dean Bracewell a focus on a broader Despite poorer than expected staff andbusiness no decisions but there is always confirmed room for by will be made until all EROADrange Leaderboard of activities. Real-results from the Asian and American improvement,” managing Continueddirector Don on page 8 new trucks located staff will stilloperations, be the international logisticssubmissions Braid told have NBR been Radio . 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Superinten- support and the Police “But Association we still see aslots of room for lo- New truck arrivals (over 3500 figure recorded in 2017. dent Steve GreallyEuropean operations. cal growth here in New Zealand. kg) totalled 370 last month, re- Year-to-date, arrivals of new appropriate to ensure that a fair and “Police are committedRevenue tofor a thefair fiscal and “We also see plenty of growth op- flecting strong market demand. light commercials (under 3500kg transparent process is followed." transparent process,year FY17 which rose is2.1% why, to first It wouldn't portunitiesbe fair to comment in America, fur- Europe and Imports of new light commer- GVM) total 8828 units, while new $2.33 billion while earn- Australia. We’ve barely scratched the and foremost, we are seeking submis- ther until all staff have had the chance cials (under 3500kg) totalled 2819 trucks (over 3500kg) totalled 940 sions from theings staff before who interest, are most taxation, Don deprecia- Braid surface in Asia.” in May, significantly behind the Name: to provide feedback, Greally says. units. directly affectedtion and and amortisation are formally (EBITA) con- improved April total of 3878 units. Used light commercial vehi- But road safety is and will continue sulting withby the 13% heavy to $197.54 vehicle million. industry Growth despite earthquake upheaval Used trucks and vans (under cles (under 3500kg GVM) entries to be a priority for the police. and others.” The result follows on from the FY16“Police understandDespite upheavals the issues after raised the Kaikoura 3500kg) saw 614 arrivals in May for March also remain high, with NPAT which was a record-breaking and Wellington earthquakes, Main- Greally says the consultation includes by the heavy vehicle industry following while 87 used trucks in the over 722 units, while the arrival of used $88 million, a 5.6% increase over the freight's New Zealand sales revenue the proposal to disestablish 26 author- the announcement of the proposed 3500kg category landed. trucks (over 3500kg GVM) was previous year. 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Truck dealer changing pace 30 Sales revenue earned outside of second highest number since LDV ute joins stable New Zealand now exceeds $1.72 billion “We were able to place an earth- March when 33,304 vehicles came and Mainfreight says it expects the mo- quake levy on our charges to cover off the ships. Postal: Dealing to late payers mentum created in achieving that will those costs.” Total arrivals of new and used continue in the next fiscal year. Braid says despite a fall in interisland cars hit 26,321 in May, the second EROAD Leaderboard freight, intra-island freight grew which highest number recorded this NSE year but behind the March total of Promote healthy competitionBig transition ahead Continued on page 17 28,779 units. Fieldays Fiesta There were 16,666 used car arrivals in May, down from 19,579 Credit Card: Classier licence 3 in March. 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Continued from page 17 surprise gift, an official Volk- Toyota and Lexus joined our site,” she says. “Our VR setup was the swagen cap,” the company’s forces for the first time at “People commented on next best thing to having the New Zealand marketing the National Fieldays with a the relaxed atmosphere vehicle there. The advanced manager Sara Pastor-Her- unique corner site display- and particularly how there technology we used pro- nandez says. ing a range of passenger, were so many elements to vided customers an insight “The Volkswagen stand SUV, hybrid and light com- engage their children and to how it might look in the was built to truly leave a mercial vehicles. keep them entertained. This future and provided a way lasting impression, reflected allowed our visitors to for the public to interact with in our pillars of activity be- discuss vehicle options our brand.” ing our hero cars, engaging and accessories with McHugh says Fieldays is content, refreshments and the team, so they had a a worthwhile exercise for competitions. Many custom- more relaxed experience any brand. ers commented on their with our product.” “But you must have a key great experience so we are Interestingly, the purpose and clear goal for highly pleased with the levels Corolla Hybrid and Prius being there. Our goal was to of engagement.” PHEV also captivated the drive awareness and gener- Volkswagen was very crowd’s attention, she ate some exposure and it satisfied with the position of “The event exceeded Toyo- says. was a great platform to be its site, she says. ta New Zealand’s expectation “In the Lexus Lounge, the able to do this.” “We’ve been on this site for audience turnout,” market- LX450d commanded a lot of for many years and it always ing communications coordi- attention due to its impres- A special experience for VW works well because of all the nator Lisa Saunders says. sive street presence. The customers foot traffic it gets. The addi- “This was our first year significant interest in the GS tion on the commercial having a larger Toyota New F reinforced our thought that vehicles area and hav- Zealand owned site and we Fieldays is a suitable environ- ing all the commercial thought it was worthwhile. ment to showcase perfor- van range on display It allowed both our nation- mance cars.” has improved the over- wide sales staff and our head Feedback on the Lexus all awareness of our office team to interact with Lounge showed people range too.” our existing Toyota family were drawn to the luxury Twenty-two cars and potential customers in a offering and staff talked to were on display. Grab- personal and relaxed way. many who were new to the bing the public’s atten- “For Lexus, it was appar- Lexus brand, Saunders says. More than 90% of the tion were the V6 Amarok and ent that Fieldays is not only a The Hilux Gladiator con- 2200 VIP customers Volk- the new Tiguan, especially rural event but also a lifestyle cept vehicle also proved to swagen invited to its Fieldays the example dressed in an event so the premium vehi- be a showstopper. pavilion visited the brand Icebreaker coat as part of a cles were well received by “The levels of interest in over the four-day event. Fieldays promotion. the demographic attending.” this concept vehicle exceed- “We were able to make “Volkswagen finished the Saunders says the ed our initial expectations. It the experience even more event with 79 sales which is Fieldays attendance trans- drew a constant crowd and exclusive for our Volkswa- a record for it at this event so lated into a huge number of really resonated well with gen VIPs who were able to we are extremely pleased with visitors to the Toyota New both rural and urban visitors. check into the stand using a this result and the perfor- Zealand site. This also received a huge custom app, which not only mance of our dealer network,” “All the Toyota and Lexus amount of social media en- put them in the draw to win Pastor-Hernandez says. New Zealand staff and our gagement for us with people a trip to Queenstown but ambassadors really enjoyed all around New Zealand, not also meant they received a Toyota and Lexus join forces interacting with visitors to just those at Fieldays.” Vehicle Camera Systems

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better than expected June registration Amonth has seen Isuzu Trucks maintain its dominant market leadership in new heavy trucks and buses over 3500kg GVM. But a resurgent Fuso brand is fast recapturing lost market share, particularly in the light duty truck segment (3500kg to 9000kg GVM). Taking first place on the table, Isuzu Trucks saw 125 new truck and bus registrations in June 2017, up from 106 in the previous corresponding period. In the year to date its registrations total 595, up from 541. third place with 65 registra- the same time last year. In tions, up from 134 in the In second place, Fuso tions for June 2017, down the year to date it was regis- previous corresponding New Zealand registered 98 from 73 at the same time last tered a total of 203, up from period. units, a significant increase year. In the year to date Hino 134 in the previous corre- Year-to-date reg- over the 36 recorded in the has 314 units registered, one sponding period. istrations of medium- previous corresponding pe- less than the previous cor- Another European brand, duty trucks from 9001 to riod. In the year to date Fuso responding period. DAF, was in fifth place on 23,000kg GVM have in- has registered a total of 502, Fourth-placed Mercedes- the table with a strong June creased to 573, up from 428 up from 232. Benz Trucks had 47 regis- registration month - 32, up in the previous correspond- Hino Distributors was in tered in June, up from 28 at from eight in June 2016. In ing period. For the month NEW HEAVY TRUCKS OVER 23,001KG the year to date DAF has 133 of June 2017 medium-duty registrations, up from 103 in trucks registrations rose to JUNE 2017 the previous corresponding 120 from 85 in the previous JUNE JUNE % % of YTD YTD MAKE period. corresponding period. '17 '16 Change Market '17 '16 DAF 32 8 300.0 14.2 127 95 Year-to-date registra- Registrations of light-duty ISUZU 30 34 -11.8 13.3 157 140 tions of heavy-duty trucks trucks from 3500 to 9000kg KENWORTH 24 7 242.9 10.6 111 93 over 23,001kg GVM have GVM in the year-to-date VOLVO 24 9 166.7 10.6 169 120 increased to 1093, from 907 have exploded to 1014, from HINO 20 23 -13.0 8.8 96 105 SCANIA 18 6 200.0 8.0 85 52 in the previous correspond- 742 in the previous corre- MAN 13 7 85.7 5.8 50 50 ing period. sponding period. June 2017 MERCEDES- 11 4 175.0 4.9 48 21 June 2017 saw 226 saw 196 light-duty trucks BENZ heavy-duty truck registra- Continued on page 22 FUSO 12 5 140.0 5.3 72 39 MACK 9 3 200.0 4.0 31 38 OTHER 33 28 17.9 14.6 147 154 NEW LIGHT TRUCKS 3500-9000KG TOTAL 226 134 68.7 100.0 1093 907 JUNE 2017 JUNE JUNE % % of YTD YTD MAKE NEW MEDIUM TRUCKS 9001-23,000KG '17 '16 Change Market '17 '16 JUNE 2017 ISUZU 49 33 48.5 25.0 213 246 JUNE JULY % % of YTD YTD FUSO 47 17 176.5 24.0 295 106 MAKE '17 '16 Change Market '17 '16 MERCEDES-BENZ 32 17 88.2 16.3 117 82 ISUZU 39 36 8.3 32.5 210 135 FIAT 21 12 75.0 10.7 150 100 FUSO 29 6 383.3 24.2 105 43 HINO 19 24 -20.8 9.7 117 104 HINO 26 26 0.0 21.7 101 105 IVECO 9 4 125.0 4.6 52 44 UD TRUCKS 11 11 0.0 9.2 77 75 IVECO 4 3 33.3 3.3 22 15 HYUNDAI 6 5 20.0 3.1 14 21 OTHER 11 3 266.7 9.2 58 55 OTHER 13 4 225.0 6.6 56 39 TOTAL 120 85 41.2 100.0 573 428 TOTAL 196 116 69.0 100.0 1014 742

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registered, up from 116 in the registrations are being af- 28.6% (1291) on June 2016 same month last year. fected by the hard-charging and 22.7% (4858) year-to- Fuso brand. date over this time last year. Well supplied pipeline “We are doing good num- It was not only the Isuzu Trucks New Zealand bers in the light-duty seg- strongest June on record general manager Colin Muir ment but we can’t keep up for the registration of new says the June result was an- with the Fuso commercial vehicles but other great performance that methodology,” also the strongest month exceeded the company’s he says. since the Motor Industry As- three top-selling models expectations. “We are also sociation began collecting are Ford Ranger with 4976, “There are still a lot of ve- doing very well vehicle statistics in 1975. followed by the Toyota Hilux hicles in the supply pipeline in the medium- In the light commercial with 4065 and the Holden which are yet to come to duty and heavy- sector, Toyota was again Colorado with 2384 units. fruition,” he says. duty markets. the market leader with 22% Four of the top five vehicle Colin Muir “We had another healthy Registration market share (1299). It was segments were dominated month of wholesale sales growth in these followed by Ford with 21% by SUVs and utes (pick-up/ which was pleasing - we are two sectors is up on last (1230) and Holden third with chassis cab) in June. seeing growth of around 26% year and continues to grow 11% (666). The pick-up/chassis cab year-on-year and we’ve got month-on-month which is The Ford Ranger re- 4x4 segment was the most good forward momentum. very pleasing.” mained at the top of the dominant with 18% share “Our volume at this time bestselling vehicle model (2807) followed by the of year is certainly up from Booming light commercials table for the month of June, SUV medium segment 15% that at the same time last Registrations of light with 1178, followed by the (2356), then SUV large with year.” commercial vehicles in June Toyota Hilux with 964 and 14% (2178 ) and pick-up/ But Muir admits the Isuzu totalled 5804, up a massive the Holden Colorado with chassis cab 4x2 on 10% 650. (1652). In the year-to-date, the

NEW BUSES OVER 3500KG JUNE 2017 JUNE JUNE % % of YTD YTD MAKE '17 '16 Change Market '17 '16 ALEXANDER 7 9 -22.2 18.9 24 34 DENNIS ISUZU 7 3 133.3 18.9 37 20 VOLVO 6 1 500.0 16.2 46 16 FUSO 5 8 -37.5 13.5 30 44 FACTORY BUILT 3 8.1 8 32 OTHER 9 21 -57.1 24.3 179 96 TOTAL 37 42 -11.9 100.0 324 242 NEW LIGHT COMMERCIAL MAKES NEW TRUCKS & BUSES MAKES ALL WEIGHTS UNDER 3500KG JUNE 2017 OVER 3500KG JUNE 2017 JUN JUN % Market YTD YTD JUN JUN % % of YTD YTD MAKE MAKE '17 '16 Change Share '17 '16 '17 '16 Change Market '17 '16 TOYOTA 1299 1097 18.4 22.4 5782 4617 ISUZU 125 106 17.9 21.6 595 541 FORD 1230 882 39.5 21.2 5367 4389 FUSO 98 36 172.2 16.9 502 232 HOLDEN 666 431 54.5 11.5 2476 1895 HINO 65 73 -11.0 11.2 314 315 MITSUBISHI 466 328 42.1 8.0 2131 1684 MERCEDES-BENZ 47 28 67.9 8.1 203 134 ISUZU 460 393 17.0 7.9 1970 1696 DAF 32 8 300.0 5.5 133 103 NISSAN 291 303 -4.0 5.0 1710 1509 VOLVO 30 10 200.0 5.2 218 136 VOLKSWAGEN 232 150 54.7 4.0 754 683 KENWORTH 24 7 242.9 4.1 111 93 MAZDA 202 183 10.4 3.5 1046 864 SCANIA 22 8 175.0 3.8 152 74 LDV 126 83 51.8 2.2 590 431 FIAT 21 13 61.5 3.6 150 101 FOTON 119 38 213.2 2.1 409 279 IVECO 21 11 90.9 3.6 108 86 Other 713 625 14.1 12.3 3950 3331 Other 94 77 22.1 16.2 496 504 TOTAL 5804 4513 28.6 100.0 26185 21378 TOTAL 579 377 53.6 100.0 2982 2319

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rowth in used imported truck Gregistrations (all weights over 3500kg GVM) remained steady in June with 192 registered, up from 159 at the same time last year. In the year-to- date, 1089 used truck and buses have been registered, up from 821 in the previous corresponding period. Isuzu leads the all- weights table with 281 units registered year- to-date, up from 205 in the previous corresponding period. Toyota follows in second place with 221 registrations in June, up from 201 at the same units registered in the previ- June 2016. more than in June last year. time last year. ous corresponding period. Fifth-placed Nissan sits In the used heavy- In third place is Hino with Mitsubishi holds fourth on 84 registrations, only four Continued on page 24 170, a big jump from the 102 place with 135, up from 90 in USED LIGHT TRUCKS 3500-9000KG JUNE 2017 JUNE JUN % of YTD YTD USED HEAVY TRUCKS MAKE % Change OVER 23,001KG JUNE 2017 '17 E'16 Market '17 '16 ISUZU 45 38 18.4 31.0 240 188 JUNE JUNE % % of YTD YTD MAKE '17 '16 Change Market '17 '16 TOYOTA 41 43 -4.7 28.3 211 195 KENWORTH 3 1 200.0 21.4 17 11 MITSUBISHI 20 13 53.8 13.8 122 78 ISUZU 2 14.3 6 1 HINO 14 15 -6.7 9.7 143 78 SCANIA 2 14.3 11 1 NISSAN 11 18 -38.9 7.6 63 72 OTHER 7 4 75.0 50.0 46 39 MITSUBISHI 6 1 500.0 4.1 15 2 TOTAL 14 5 180.0 100.0 80 52 FUSO USED MEDIUM TRUCKS FIAT 4 3 33.3 2.8 16 17 OTHER 4 6 -33.3 2.8 63 53 9001-23,000KG JUNE 2016 TOTAL 145 137 5.8 100.0 873 684 JUNE JUNE % % of YTD YTD MAKE '17 '16 Change Market '17 '16 USED BUSES OVER 3500KG JUNE 2017 ISUZU 13 3 333.3 50.0 35 16 JUNE JUNE % % of YTD YTD MAKE HINO 5 5 0.0 19.2 21 19 '17 '16 Change Market '17 '16 NISSAN 3 2 50.0 11.5 12 3 NISSAN 3 2 50.0 42.9 7 4 BCI 1 14.3 1 OTHER 5 3 66.7 19.2 35 18 OTHER 4 2 100.0 57.1 25 26 TOTAL 26 13 100.0 100.0 103 56 TOTAL 7 4 75.0 100.0 33 30 MORE THAN JUST YOUR LOCAL FUEL STOP! BP • Over 120 stations nationwide • Stockists of AdBlue4you – various pack sizes available FUEL CARD • We accept BP FUEL CARD • OnGas bottle swaps at selected locations ACCEPTED www.gasolinealley.co.nz HERE

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If you’re looking to purchase a new Continued from page 23 segment has seen the big- and elsewhere, more than truck or equipment duty truck segment (over gest jump in year-to-date enough used imported light talk to UDC 23,000kg GVM) 80 units have registrations - 873 at the end commercials entered the been registered year-to-date, of June, up from 684 units in country in June for an- up from 52 in the previous the previous corresponding other month of double-digit corresponding period. period. growth. Kenworth leads the seg- Isuzu Trucks also leads A total of 640 used ment with 17, up from 11 in this segment with 240, up import light commercials the previous corresponding from 188 in the previous cor- (under 3500kg) crossed popular brand of used import period. responding period. the wharves in June, the commercial for the month, The used medium-duty Toyota is second with 211, second-best month of the with registrations of 536. truck segment (9001 to up from 195, and Hino third year after 722 arrived in That was up 34% year-on- 23,000kg GVM) has jumped with 143, up from 78. March. year for 47.5% share of the to 103 units registered year- Fourth-placed Mitsubishi Overall, 31,808 new and segment. to-date, up from 56. registered 122 light-duty used vehicles arrived in the Nissan was second on Isuzu Trucks leads the trucks in the year to June 30, country in June, the second 236, up 17.4% for a 20.9% segment with 35, up from 16 also up from 78. biggest number since March market share, well ahead of in the previous correspond- when 33,044 were landed. third-placed Mazda with just ing period, followed by Hino Used light commercials soar Light commercial used 70 registrations, up 16.7% for with 21, up from 19. ahead import registrations (un- a 6.2% stake. The used light-duty trucks Despite wharf conges- der 3500kg GVM) were up Isuzu was fourth on 67 (3500kg to 9000kg GVM) tion at the Ports of Auckland a massive 30.7% for the and Ford fifth on 52. month to 1129, the high- The Toyota Hiace topped USED TRUCK AND BUS est June since 2008. The the market on 423, more segment is now up by more than four times the volume ALL WEIGHTS OVER 3500KG JUNE 2017 than a third for the year - of any other model. The Nis- JUNE JUNE % MAR- YTD YTD 34% to 6362. san Caravan was second on '17 '16 CHANGE KET '17 '16 ISUZU 60 41 46.3 31.3 281 205 Toyota was the most 82. TOYOTA 42 43 -2.3 21.9 221 201 MITSUBISHI 23 13 76.9 12.0 135 90 USED TRACTOR REGISTRATIONS JUNE 2017 HINO 20 20 0.0 10.4 170 102 JUNE JUNE % % of YTD YTD MAKE NISSAN 17 22 -22.7 8.9 84 80 '17 '16 Change Market '17 '16 FUSO 6 1 500.0 3.1 16 2 JOHN DEERE 15 14 7.1 27.8 80 73 FIAT 4 3 33.3 2.1 16 18 MASSEY 8 7 14.3 14.8 50 100 KENWORTH 3 1 200.0 1.6 18 11 FERGUSON MERCEDES- 3 3 0.0 1.6 18 10 NEW HOLLAND 6 4 50.0 11.1 38 41 BENZ TRACTOR 4 4 0.0 7.4 27 25 FORD 2 2 0.0 1.0 14 7 MCCORMICK 3 3 0.0 5.6 10 15 Other 12 10 20.0 6.3 116 95 CASE 2 2 0.0 3.7 16 24 TOTAL 192 159 20.8 100.0 1089 821 OTHER 16 19 -15.8 29.6 148 192 TOTAL 54 53 1.9 100.0 369 470 USED LIGHT COMMERCIAL MAKES UNDER 3500KG JUNE 2017 NEW TRACTOR REGISTRATIONS JUNE 2017 JUN JUN % Market YTD YTD JUNE JUNE % % of YTD YTD MAKE MAKE '17 '16 Change Share '17 '16 '17 '16 Change Market '17 '16 TOYOTA 536 400 34.0 47.5 2975 2344 JOHN DEERE 49 47 4.3 31.6 250 233 NISSAN 236 201 17.4 20.9 1343 1080 CASE IH 20 8 150.0 12.9 64 42 MAZDA 70 60 16.7 6.2 461 320 MASSEY 20 16 25.0 12.9 64 64 ISUZU 67 48 39.6 5.9 320 248 FERGUSON FORD 52 26 100.0 4.6 219 161 KUBOTA 19 7 171.4 12.3 82 67 MITSUBISHI 40 26 53.8 3.5 222 177 CLAAS 12 6 100.0 7.7 39 53 HOLDEN 25 16 56.3 2.2 125 88 NEW HOLLAND 12 9 33.3 7.7 61 65 CHEVROLET 20 14 42.9 1.8 120 87 DEUTZ-FAHR 10 10 0.0 6.5 45 37 HINO 20 20 0.0 1.8 170 102 CASE 2 8 -75.0 1.3 23 28 FIAT 8 4 100.0 0.7 62 35 FENDT 2 4 -50.0 1.3 23 16 OTHER 55 49 12.2 4.9 345 259 OTHER 9 14 -35.7 5.8 81 93 TOTAL 1129 864 30.7 100.0 6362 4901 TOTAL 155 129 20.2 100.0 732 698 Your first choice in truck & equipment finance 0800 108 008 Ph 0800 500 832 or visit www.udc.co.nz UDC Finance Limited lending criteria applies. www.rali.co.nz

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ustralian truckies had an eye on nation’s freight task would be “skewed died from suicide than in road crashes. the future at their annual confer- towards new The disturbing trend of increas- Aence this year. technology” ing suicide levels within the Australian Megatrends such as urbanisation, with global transport sector was troubling, he said. automation and digitisation were among e-commerce “As a network of associations, we the topics discussed at the gathering giant Amazon need to take action because we cover of Australian road transport operators, now breaking a business sector that employs more industry bodies, government regulators into the local than 160,000 Australians. And based and suppliers in Darwin in June. market. on current statistics, our industry Hosted by the Australian Trucking Underscor- could lose another 32 employees to Association (ATA), the Trucking Australia ing the urgen- suicide in the coming year and next 2017 conference focused attention on cy of develop- Brendan year and the year after that. the future of road transport around po- ing change Richards “The first step for the ATA will be tential disruptive technologies and the management accepting an invitation from Lifeline to need for the industry to develop new strategies, Richards referred to Ferrier actively partner with them to implement change management strategies. Hodgson’s “Transport 2050” report. awareness initiatives wherever possible. ATA chairman Geoff Crouch “The Australian economy is po- “We will join with business associa- opened sitioning well for future growth but tions nationally to argue for government the confer- the logistics network behind it will policies to assist in preventing suicide. ence with change dramatically, with whole new “This is a new area of lobbying for the an address modes of transport emerging right ATA but it is one that is just as important suggesting under our noses.” as any other issue we are currently work- the indus- Leadership ing on. If we can assist in preventing just try should coach Anneli one, we will have made a difference.” prepare for Blundell ech- Crouch said the ATA had pledged to and work oed Richards’ focus on preventing suicides within the with future thoughts transportation industry. disruptive on change It would also look at better health technologies. Geoff Crouch management, screening for truck drivers, comparable “We can’t particu- to the current system used for train driv- stick our head in the sand as the taxi larly around ers, particularly around sleep apnoea. industry did,” Crouch said, referring to shifting the the arrival of Uber in Australasia. culture and Trucking 2017 awards recognise Crouch also told delegates the ar- “widening the Anneli Blundell industry contributions rival of autonomous vehicles was “a lens” to en- Trucking 2017 saw the presentation matter of when, not if”. sure the industry had systems in place of six awards to industry members for It would be a gradual process, to accommodate change and attract their contribution to the sector. starting with the autonomous braking the best employees. Pickering Transport Group owner technology being rolled out across the “Companies that build cultures and Kenworth industry legend Roger industry, he said. around diversity will be left standing at Pickering won the award for outstand- He had previously told The Guard- the end,” Blundell said. ing contri- ian a trial of “platooning” would run in “We need to think outside the square.” bution to Western Australia this year. It would In her future view of the workforce, the Austral- see the lead truck in a convoy control women in particular could add value to ian trucking the others through vehicle-to-vehicle the transport industry, she said. industry. communication to synchronise speed The award is and braking. Suicide crisis building sponsored by The ATA will join other business BP Australia, Change management strategy organisations and Lifeline to campaign NTI and A futurist and a partner at Ferrier against Australia’s suicide crisis. Volvo Trucks. Hodgson, national practice leader logis- Crouch told the conference suicide Picker- tics Brendan Richards told the Trucking was the principal cause of death for ing grew Roger Pickering 2017 audience the ongoing growth of the Australians aged 15 to 44. More people Continued on page 27

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Continued from page 26 Daryl, an interstate driver, and started and a strong training philosophy help up in Swan Hill, Victoria and moved to travelling with him full-time, learning De Bruyn’s Transport achieve its aim of Melbourne at age 15 and began his about work- “safely delivering the goods” produc- working life. After a few months of ing interstate tively and efficiently. experience in the transport industry, transport. Collins Adelaide, a South Australian his father got him to join the family In 2001, family-owned transport company, was business. operating named winner of the 2017 TruckSafe Currently based in Mildura, Pick- from home, John Kelly Memorial award sponsored ering’s business provides employ- the couple by AEI Transport. ment for hundreds of local people. formed Daryl It started operations in 1965, with While he sits in an overall man- Dickenson John Collins running one tray truck be- agement role, Pickering is intimately Transport with tween Ad- involved with the pressure and ex- one truck and elaide and citement of operations – matching one fulltime Melbourne. customers’ and drivers’ expectations Tracie Dickerson employee. The and capabilities with the movement In 2003, the company of freight. company set up operation from its first has now Gilbert’s Transport Services em- depot in Wacol. expanded ployee Danial McFee from Cavan, Today the company has grown to a to more South Australia was presented with the fleet of 40 trucks and more than 60 em- than 300 national professional driver of the year ployees with storage facilities in Yatala. employ- award sponsored by BP Australia, NTI Dickenson said she took every op- ees across and Volvo portunity to highlight the industry and South Aus- Collins Adelaide Trucks. promote its opportunities. To increase tralia, New McFee the professionalism of her personnel, South Wales has worked she supported workforce skilling and and Victoria. Its motto is “a family tradi- with training and was also a long-time sup- tion of customer service” and it has been Gilbert’s porter of RACQ LifeFlight. a member of TruckSafe since 1997. Transport Ablett’s Transport for 31 years. owner Ray Ablett The son based in Queanbeyan, of a truck New South Wales won driver, he the 2017 Watson Me- started as a morial Award Daniel McFee local driver Ablett was born in based at the foothills of the the company’s depot at Strathalbyn in Great Dividing Range Adelaide Hills, doing abattoir related work. in Victoria where he He then progressed to interstate watched his dad start work, driving to Brisbane and Syd- his trucking business. ney and driving double road trains to Before long, he was Perth. In 1996, McFee started doing driving for his father. Geoff Crouch, Ferdie Kroon, Warren Smith the regular triple road train run from He started carry- Adelaide to Darwin and Tennant Creek. ing timber and general He averaged 288,000 kilometres a year De Bruyn’s Transport based in goods in regional Victoria and contin- and racked up six million kilometres on Burnie, Tasmania was the winner of ued until that route alone. the 2017 training excellence award he pur- McFee has done the Adelaide to Dar- supported by DECA. chased win run week in and week out incident- Brothers John and Dirk run the com- his first free, proof of his high level of skill, care pany with their cousin John. Cornelius truck in and expertise and his ability to deal with de Bruyn, the great uncle of the present the late the challenges of operating a triple road owners, established the company in 1965. 1970s. train on a road with little margin for error. It is TruckSafe, NHVAS Mass Man- Some- Daryl Dickenson Transport co-owner agement and Basic Fatigue Manage- time later and director Tracie Dickenson from ment accredited. Ablett and Archerfield, Queensland was presented De Bruyn’s employs 200 people across his father with the trucking industry woman of five depots and utilises some 120 heavy combined the year award sponsored by Cummins vehicles, 200 trailers, two fish farm sup- their South Pacific. port vessels as well as many forklifts and busi- Ray Ablett Tracie’s father was a long-haul owner other specialised pieces of equipment. nesses to driver so her association with road trans- Strong customer relationships cou- form what is now a national company, port began early in life. In 1990, she met pled with current employee relations Ablett’s Transport.

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ROAD has helped make “I get the speed alerts by ing system, U Book-It, has resources had to be diverted inroads into Canter- email, as they are happening, also helped the university into proving its vehicles were Ebury University's fleet and can have a conversation increase its fleet's efficiency. being used in the right way in management. with a driver as soon as they “People used to book out regards to fringe benefits tax. Ken McEwen looks return the car. I’ve not yet vehicles for days or weeks “EROAD removed the after security, emergency had to have the conversation to make sure that when they manual burden associated management, building twice.” needed it, it was there,” McE- with fringe benefits tax. We access, housing, fleet and By leveraging the EROAD wen says. are now able to prove what event management at the tools, he established a “U Book-It is helping our vehicles are being used Christchurch university. charging system for the fleet, us change this. If some- for and by whom," McEwen Late in 2015 with a fleet which has seen a change in one books a vehicle and it says. of more than 60 cars, light the culture towards vehicle doesn’t arrive, then we can “Before, we could never trucks, vans and four-wheel use with individual depart- jump on the computer and claim insurance on any of drive vehicles on the road ments now responsible for see how far away it is and our vehicles because we at any given time, McEwen using vehicles efficiently and provide them with a spare never knew who was driving decided to manage the fleet more. car if needed.” when small incidents oc- smarter, rather than harder. “Departments used to McEwen estimates better curred.” EROAD impressed him assign roughly $6000 per utilisation has allowed him to Now vehicles are inspect- with its ability to support month to car cost allocation. reduce the size of his fleet by ed at the end of every day, university staff wherever they Now it’s around $2500 per two vehicles, saving the uni- with any problems recorded were, from working in the month,” McEwen says. versity an estimated $30,000 in EROAD’s vehicle inspec- field alone to driving large EROAD has also had an a year. tion tool and the drivers groups of students from enormous impact on fuel “We appreciate the sys- identified through U Book-It place to place or travelling to costs. tem. It’s very, very usable and for the claim. teach in other cities. "In the first month of was the smoothest IT rollout EROAD is even shaping “It was hard to believe that using EROAD, we received we’ve had in years. Opera- the university's layout - it it was going to change be- 7000 over-speed alerts. We tionally, there have been no helped McEwen identify sig- haviour so quickly. But speed now see fewer than 150 a problems for our staff. When nificant vehicle use between dropped, fuel consumption week and only four or five we tell them it is going to do departments, resulting in fell and no one moaned. It of these are for sustained something, it does.” the two units moving closer happened in no time at all,” periods of time. EROAD has also been together. McEwen says. "As a result, I saw my beneficial in unexpected “We are now better off, EROAD also gave him the fuel cost drop more than ways, including assisting with financially, operationally tools he needed to help pro- $3000 per month, even with tax requirements, he says. and in the community. Our tect the university’s image on increased utilisation and kilo- The year before install- brand, our cars, our people - the road and pinpoint drivers metres travelled by the fleet.” ing EROAD, the university everything matches.” who might need extra help. EROAD’s pool car book- was audited and time and

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Richard Edwards DIARY top launched here. To celebrate the Suzuki Swift achieving a decade of being New Zealand’s top selling light January 14 January 5 car, the New Zealand distribu- Call for review on Fewer large cars no tor has axed two model vari- ANCAP aligns ants, and dropped the price on taxi regulation barrier to safety says the base model by 5%. The leader of the Act party protocols with Euro AA The entry-level 1.4-litre GL has called for a review of rules NCAP While big cars didn’t dominate model now carries a recom- governing taxi-service style From 2015, the Australasian the ANCAP list for 2014, the mended retail price of $18,990, apps, such as Uber. New Car Assessment Pro- range of small to medium ve- plus on-road costs, for the The technology has hit gramme (ANCAP) will align its hicles with 5-star safety ratings manual version, and $19,990, the headlines in the last week testing protocols with those of continues to grow according plus on-road costs, for the with Police stoping and fin- the European NCAP. to the New Zealand Automo- automatic transmission model. ing Uber drivers for allegedly While the physical crash tests bile Association using their smartphones as are close to identical, analysis “The Mazda3,. the 2014 taxi meters. At times this has of the resulting data is slightly New Zealand Car of the Year, January 8 meant the leaving of passen- different. From now, Euro NCAP along with the Toyota Corolla, gers on the roadside. results will be released in New Volkswagen Polo and Honda Giant DMS company NZ Hyundai dealers Zealand and Australia without Accord have all been awarded promises faster being reassessed by ANCAP, 5-star safety ratings this year, dig in for rally champ however they will still carry the so the New Zealand fleet is technology ‘down Hyundai WRC works driver ANCAP brand. becoming safer,” says AA under’ Hayden Paddon’s partnership motoring services general The formation of a giant global with Hyundai New Zealand, manager Stella Stocks. DMS company – CDK Global, and its dealer network, has Due to strong growth over the past 12 months one of Inc. – has been welcomed by been strengthened with a deal Auckland’s leading vehicle retailers, Buy Right Cars, is one of the biggest automotive that will support him through softtware providers in Australa- the next twelve rallies in his looking for an experienced buyer to join a sia, TSI. WRC i20 car. STRONG VEHICLE PURCHASING TEAM. “The formation of CDK, along with the operational Economist’s theory autonomy it now has, is espe- on imports misses +gst The Buyer will be responsible for: cially exciting for those of us in the world’s smaller mar- key point – IMVIA • purchasing stock in NZ kets,” says TSI’s group general A think piece issued by eco- • purchasing stock from auctions in Japan nomics firm Infometrics has $375 • pricing trade in’s We need someone manager, Darryn Crothall. been dismissed as ‘completely • analysing the used car market trends and providing who can commit suggestions on purchasing strategy weekdays and half a incorrect’ by the Imported Mo- • analysing reconditioning costs for vehicle types to be day on Saturday and January 13 tor Vehicle Industry Association. incorporated into pricing strategy the role may involve a The claims by economist Accountabilities include: few business trips to Speeding review Benje Patterson, say that fur- Japan each year. ther dropping of tariffs from • Assist in documenting the vehicle testing process requested • Ensure vehicle purchase prices are always the Japanese-Australian vehi- In return, the Police Minister Michael maintained at wholesale market value after cle trade could severely affect taking into account reconditioning/repair costs successful applicant Woodhouse has asked Police the New Zealand market for • Secure vehicle purchasing volumes will be rewarded with to undertake a review of the vehicles. a competitive public messages that under- The successful applicant would have/be: remuneration package pinned the 2014/15 summer • A minimum of 5 years experience as a buyer and a challenging fast road safety campaign. either in Japan or using contacts in NZ paced environment. January 15 • Honest, trustworthy and hardworking The ‘zero tolerance’ campaign has been widely • Ability to analyse and interpret market trends Scrapage rates fall as • Strong interpersonal skills criticised as taking the focus fleet grows • Strong contacts within the NZ dealership market off safe driving. The number of vehicles leaving If this role sounds like a good fit, please email NZ to get Honda New Zealand’s fleet rose this expressions of interest to Qiuchee Wong at year – but is still tracking well [email protected], or call supercar behind the number entering. While Jazz, Civic and CRV may 0274 482 433 if you’d like further information. According to Turner’s mar- lead Honda on volume in New ket report, a total of 138,805 Zealand, the company has vehicles left the market last confirmed it will have some- year, up 4% for all of 2013. 12 | AUTOTALK FEBRUARY 2015 | thing more interesting as a www.autotalk.co.nz Fiat Chrysler NZ boss

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From now, Euro NCAP along with the Toyota Corolla, gers on the roadside. results will be released in New Volkswagen Polo and Honda Giant DMS company NZ Hyundai dealers Zealand and Australia without Accord have all been awarded promises faster being reassessed by ANCAP, 5-star safety ratings this year, dig in for rally champ however they will still carry the so the New Zealand fleet is technology ‘down Hyundai WRC works driver ANCAP brand. becoming safer,” says AA under’ Hayden Paddon’s partnership motoring services general The formation of a giant global with Hyundai New Zealand, manager Stella Stocks. DMS company – CDK Global, and its dealer network, has Due to strong growth over the past 12 months one of Inc. – has been welcomed by been strengthened with a deal Auckland’s leading vehicle retailers, Buy Right Cars, is one of the biggest automotive that will support him through softtware providers in Australa- the next twelve rallies in his looking for an experienced buyer to join a sia, TSI. WRC i20 car. STRONG VEHICLE PURCHASING TEAM. “The formation of CDK, along with the operational Economist’s theory autonomy it now has, is espe- on imports misses The Buyer will be responsible for: cially exciting for those of us in the world’s smaller mar- key point – IMVIA • purchasing stock in NZ kets,” says TSI’s group general A think piece issued by eco- • purchasing stock from auctions in Japan nomics firm Infometrics has We need someone manager, Darryn Crothall. • pricing trade in’s been dismissed as ‘completely • analysing the used car market trends and providing who can commit incorrect’ by the Imported Mo- suggestions on purchasing strategy weekdays and half a DEBORAH BAXTER • analysing reconditioning costs for vehicle types to be day on Saturday and January 13 tor Vehicle Industry Association. incorporated into pricing strategy the role may involve a The claims by economist Accountabilities include: few business trips to Speeding review Benje Patterson, say that fur- Japan each year. ther dropping of tariffs from • Assist in documenting the vehicle testing process requested • Ensure vehicle purchase prices are always the Japanese-Australian vehi- In return, the Police Minister Michael maintained at wholesale market value after cle trade could severely affect taking into account reconditioning/repair costs successful applicant Woodhouse has asked Police the New Zealand market for • Secure vehicle purchasing volumes will be rewarded with to undertake a review of the vehicles. a competitive public messages that under- The successful applicant would have/be: remuneration package pinned the 2014/15 summer • A minimum of 5 years experience as a buyer and a challenging fast road safety campaign. either in Japan or using contacts in NZ paced environment. January 15 The ‘zero tolerance’ • Honest, trustworthy and hardworking [email protected] campaign has been widely • Ability to analyse and interpret market trends Scrapage rates fall as • Strong interpersonal skills criticised as taking the focus fleet grows • Strong contacts within the NZ dealership market off safe driving. The number of vehicles leaving If this role sounds like a good fit, please email NZ to get Honda New Zealand’s fleet rose this expressions of interest to Qiuchee Wong at supercar year – but is still tracking well +gst [email protected], or call behind the number entering. While Jazz, Civic and CRV may 0274 482 433 if you’d like further information. According to Turner’s mar- lead Honda on volume in New ket report, a total of 138,805 Zealand, the company has vehicles left the market last confirmed it will have some- 027 530 5016 $475 year, up 4% for all of 2013. 12 | AUTOTALK FEBRUARY 2015 | thing more interesting as a www.autotalk.co.nz Fiat Chrysler NZ boss

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DIESELtalk editor June 6 June 7 Robert Barry looks at the month DIARY gone by on Penske appoints New Port says delays dieseltalk.co.nz Robert Barry Robert -daily news for the Zealand director a supply chain heavy transport and Penske Transportation Group problem equipment sectors. International has appointed Ongoing delays at the Ports Jim Livermore as director of of Auckland are not just about hunt to find New Zealand’s Penske New Zealand. toughest Hino truck. a lack of capacity to receive Due to significant growth cars, the port says. “It could belong to any- in both Penske Power Sys- June 1 one,” Hino Distributors NZ The issue raised its head tems and Penske Commercial again after Autohub custom- general manager Michael Vehicles in New Zealand over Will self-driving Doeg says. ers were told to expect ongo- the past four years, Livermore ing delays this month, with six trucks make millions “The oldest, the most relia- will assume overall respon- ble, the highest mileage or just ships due between June 2 and redundant? sibility for both businesses June 8. with the best story ... no matter and ensure full integration of Automated road freight will But Ports of Auckland how people define tough, we services. save costs, reduce emissions spokesman Matt Ball says it is want to hear about it.” Livermore is currently the and make roads safer. But the a supply chain issue. chief operating officer of Pen- impact on driver jobs requires ske Power Systems. a managed transition, a new June 2 Transport pricing for European study says. British bus maker Auckland Governments must consider Transport makes inroads New ways of paying for trans- ways to manage the transition improvement port projects will be investi- to driverless trucks to avoid downunder gated under a joint scheme by potential social disruption from projects around British bus and coach manu- the Government and Auckland job losses, it says. Auckland Airport facturer Optare has appointed Council. The report was prepared Auckland Airport has an- Bus Corp Oceania (BCO) as Terms of reference for the by the European Automobile nounced four new transport its new Australian and New project have been announced, Manufacturers’ Association, the projects as part of its long- Zealand distributor. with different options expected International Transport Workers’ term plan to improve travel BCO is a specialist vehicle by the end of 2017. Federation and the Interna- around the airport over the distribution and after-sales “Work undertaken last tional Road Transport Union in a next three years. organisation which will year by the Government and project led by the International “We have a 30-year plan strengthen Optare’s represen- Auckland Council found that Transport Forum, a Paris-based for developing Auckland tation and help expand the smarter transport pricing could intergovernmental organisation Airport and as part of the brand’s market reach on both help make a big difference in linked to the OECD. plan, ensuring that passen- sides of the Tasman. the performance of Auckland’s gers, staff and crew can easily Jason Pecotic will head up transport system,” transport KiwiRail wins access all parts of the airport the new distributorship, leading minister Simon Bridges says. workplace health precinct remains a priority,” a team focused on aftermarket and safety award chief executive Adrian Little- support for Optare customers Fliway revises its across both countries. An initiative to reduce work wood says. earnings guidance “The new projects are an injuries saw KiwiRail win the New Penske website Listed logistics company Fliway engagement category at the important investment in our says it now expects revenue 2017 New Zealand Workplace infrastructure that will help to up and running for the fiscal year 2017 (FH17) Health and Safety Awards. improve the way public trans- Penske is to launch new revenue to exceed the $82.6 The winning Hotworks port users, motorists, pedestri- Australian and New Zealand million achieved last year. project was a co-operative ans and cyclists move around websites that give users a It says revenue in the effort with KiwiRail’s union our airport precinct.” complete overview of its prod- second half of 2017 is an partner, the Rail and Maritime ucts and services. estimated 4.8% ahead of the Transport Union. More delays at Ports It is developing www.pen- $38.8 million made in the It was led by a high per- of Auckland ske.com.au and www.penske. prior comparable period. formance-high engagement Hold-ups getting vehicles off co.nz to maximise the user The company says it is team made up of frontline ships coming into the Ports experience and demonstrate working to manage capac- employees, managers, engi- of Auckland are expected to the company’s commitment ity issues as it continues to neering staff, safety advisors, continue this month. to both markets through experience transport volumes union delegates and technical Autohub told customers Penske Commercial Vehicles, significantly ahead of previous experts. in an email six ships were Penske Power Systems and years. expected between June 2 and Penske Truck Rental as well as With linehaul equipment Finding New June 8 which would put pres- DJR Team Penske. availability remaining reduced, Zealand’s toughest sure on the port’s facilities. The new websites will this has led to short term fleet Up to 9900 cars could end showcase the full portfolio of capacity constraints. Hino truck up due at the port, with only Penske brands including West- Hino has started a nationwide ern Star Trucks, MAN Truck & Continued on page 32

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director Patrick McKenna says the Ford New Zealand stand development minister Steven Continued from page 31 the acquisition is in line with at the National Fieldays at Joyce. June 9 the group’s strategy to focus Mystery Creek. on the expansion of its car As well as the new trans- Auckland “best Glimmer of light on and commercial truck retailing mission, Ford is also intro- seaport” finalist footprints in both countries. ducing a new 2-litre EcoBlue Ports of Auckland has been se- the driver shortage turbodiesel engine and wind lected as a finalist for the Best Road transport organisation stabilisation technology to the Seaport in Oceania, the only National Road Carriers is cau- June 13 Transit Cargo, Custom and New Zealand port to make the tiously optimistic its efforts Tourneo models to add to finals. to get more drivers into the Road risk guide for their market appeal. For the second year industry will bear fruit. running, Ports of Auckland In his report to the group’s senior managers was voted into the finals of 81st annual meeting on June Road safety charity Brake has June 19 the Asia Cargo News Asian 23, chief executive David Ait- published a new guide aimed Freight, Logistics and Supply ken said work done over the at senior managers in organi- Power Farming wins Chain Awards by industry past 18 months was starting sations with at-work drivers. peers and customers. to pay off. In collaboration with Quar- Fieldays supreme site Auckland beat out three “Following on from the road tix, Managing road risk: a guide award major Australian ports to win transport workforce devel- for senior managers provides Morrinsville-based family- the category in 2016. opment strategy created by crucial information on the owned company Power National Road Carriers, the importance of road risk man- Farming is this year’s winner Ministry of Business, Innova- agement, along with practical of the 2017 National Fieldays tion and Employment has measures for implementation. supreme site award. June 20 The guide includes informa- confirmed it is including the The awards recognise Port of Tauranga’s road freight sector in the Sec- tion on the business case for the months of planning and tor Workforce Engagement fleet safety, legal compliance, weeks of hard work that go reaches millionth Programme,” he says. moral and social responsibility into creating an innovative and how investing in safety can container milestone Fieldays site. The Port of Tauranga has save organisations money. Judges evaluate criteria marked a significant milestone - June 9 such as site design, customer the one millionth container has engagement and entertain- passed through its terminal. Kaikoura’s first train June 14 ment. They also take into “The Port of Tauranga is after November consideration the degree of the largest port regarding Home detention for agriculture present, such as volume in New Zealand. It’s quake insider trading appropriate signage and topi- great to be able to mark this The arrival of the first work A former EROAD employee cal farming themes. milestone and acknowledge train in Kaikoura since the who pleaded guilty to insider the economic benefits it November 2016 earthquake trading earlier this month has Electrified brings to the Bay of Plenty has marked a milestone for been sentenced to six months' powertrains on track economy,” transport minister the rebuild project on the Main home detention. for 2019 Simon Bridges says. North Line. Jeffery Peter Honey was Cummins says it will begin de- The port is investing $350 The train travelled north charged under the Financial livery of electrified powertrains million in infrastructure to from Oaro and was the first to Markets Conduct Act – name- in 2019, including battery elec- handle larger ships, he says. reach Kaikoura from the south. ly, being an information in- tric and plug-in hybrids. “The train’s arrival dem- sider advising or encouraging “These are just the first Kiwi appointed onstrates the progress that another person to trade. His steps as the company signals to global vehicle KiwiRail is making to restore name suppression has lapsed. its intention to be the leading this vital part of New Zealand’s Honey was an analytics inspection board provider of electrified power- freight network,”transport min- manager with the company. An international non-govern- ister Simon Bridges says. trains in our commercial and mental organisation known industrial markets,” it says. as CITA has appointed Vehicle June 15 Earlier this year, Cummins Testing New Zealand chief ex- June 13 said it had enhanced its efforts ecutive Mike Walsh to its board. Ford hoping for to commercialise its electri- He is the first Kiwi to hold Sime Darby buying fication capabilities, bringing such a position. Ranger-like impact together its knowledge and Blenheim truck Based in Brussels, CITA on van segment significant experience in the represents vehicle inspection business Ford New Zealand reckons the electrified powertrain space. companies and government Sime Darby Motor Group (NZ) arrival of a six-speed automat- authorities involved with vehi- subsidiary Truck Stops (NZ) is ic transmission for the Transit Waterview twin cle safety and roadworthiness completing an agreement to Cargo, Custom and Tourneo tunnels officially open standards. buy Blenheim truck servicing models will have a Ranger-like The $1.4 billion twin Water- business Transmar Services. impact on the van segment in view tunnels completing the Extending entry to The acquisition will expand the New Zealand market. western ring route through Australasian fleet New Zealand’s largest commer- The new self-shifting Auckland have been officially safety awards cial vehicle servicing network. transmission versions of the opened by prime minister Bill The time limit for entering Sime Darby Motors Australia new Transit Cargo and Transit English, transport minister and New Zealand managing Custom made their debut on Simon Bridges and economic Continued on page 33

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Outgoing Port Otago chief Australian Trucking Associa- was penalised $57,000 by the Continued from page 32 executive Geoff Plunket says tion chair (ATA) Geoff Crouch Employment Relations Author- Brake’s 2017 Australasian fleet the latest Environment Court opened the industry body's ity (ERA) for failing to retain safety awards has been extend- consent puts in place all the annual conference in Darwin employment agreements, or ed to June 30 because of a high approvals required for mainte- by suggesting it should pre- keep records of wage, time, level of last-minute interest. nance and development dredg- pare for and work with future holiday or leave, and ordered The awards recognise the ing for the next 20 to 25 years. disruptive technologies. to pay $1818.02 in arrears to achievements of fleet operators Port Otago also recently “We can’t stick our head in former employees. and suppliers working to reduce secured a 20-year consent the sand as the taxi industry the number of road crashes to deepen the channel to 15 did,” Crouch said referring to involving at-work drivers. metres, an integral part of the the arrival of Uber in Australa- Brake NZ is running the June 28 company’s Next Generation sia. event for the third consecutive programme. He also said the ATA has year, building on the success Energy innovation pledged to focus on pre- of its UK fleet safety awards amendment bill Industry welcomes venting suicides within the which have been operating for transport sector. It will also passes third reading more than a decade. $7m apprenticeship look at better health screening The government is announc- funding boost for truck drivers, comparable ing new measures to support A $7 million boost for industry to the current system for train the uptake of electric vehicles training and apprenticeships is June 21 drivers, particularly around and improve energy efficiency welcome news for employers, sleep apnoea. in New Zealand. MTA appoints new industry trainees and appren- Passing its third read- director to DEKRA tices in the face of skills short- ing, the energy innovation ages across the economy, the June 26 (electric vehicles and other board Industry Training Federation matters) amendment bill, will The Motor Trade Association (ITF) says. implement parts of the gov- (MTA) has appointed Auckland UDC buyer’s debts Tertiary education minister ernment’s electric vehicles independent director Mark Paul Goldsmith and associate investigated programme, make changes Gilbert to the board of DEKRA tertiary education minister The company set to buy UDC to the Energy Efficiency New Zealand, the governing Louise Upston announced the is reportedly having its debt and Conservation Author- body for VTNZ. funding increase at the ITF risks investigated by China’s ity’s (EECA) levy funding, Gilbert joins MTA president workforce development sum- banking regulator. and clarify how electricity Dave Harris and takes over mit in Wellington. HNA Group’s loans are industry legislation applies to from Mark Darrow. Ministers, MPs, agencies, being looked at by the China secondary networks. Harris says Gilbert’s back- employers, educators, and Banking Regulatory Commis- “With 99% of transport en- ground in the industry makes industry training organisa- sion, alongside Anbang Insur- ergy coming from non-renew- him an ideal candidate for the tions gathered to discuss skills, ance Group, Dalian Wanda able sources, this Bill will help role. work, and productivity. Group, Fosun International reduce transportation sector and Rossoneri Sports Invest- emissions by encouraging Waste Management ment Management Changx- the uptake of electric vehicles June 22 invests in tyre ing, the Wall Street Journal (EVs),” says transport minister reports. Simon Bridges. UDC prepares for recycling A spokeswoman for HNA in sale to HNA Group Old New Zealand tyres will be New Zealand told the National recycled into fuel that powers One of New Zealand’s largest Business Review “it’s not ap- the manufacturing of cement. June 29 asset finance operators is pre- propriate to comment on HNA Waste Management has in- paring for its potential sale to a matters at board level”. vested in the technology from Renault celebrates Chinese conglomerate based the United States, with the help Batilly production of in Hainan, China. of funding from the Ministry UDC Finance debenture June 27 2.5 millionth LCV for the Environment, following holders are to pass a special Renault is celebrating the the purchase of a tyre recycling resolution to amend the com- Labour hire company production of the 2,500,000th business last year. pany’s trust deed. light commercial vehicle to The company’s shredders fined for repeating The amendment requires roll out of its Batilly plant in will be operational in Auck- UDC to repay secured invest- breach Eastern France. land by October this year, The Ministry of Business, In- ments if a sale to HNA Group The keys to a Clim Pack- with shredding capacity of novation, and Employment is successful and allows UDC equipped front-wheel-drive 30,000 tonnes (approximately (MBIE) is taking action against to repay the investments at Renault Master L3H2 were 3 million car tyres) each year. employers who fail to keep any time. handed over to Polish com- A South Island facility will be full and proper employment pany TP Teltech at a special Dredging consent running by early 2018. records. ceremony on June 27. brings certainty to A labour hire company TP Teltech specialises in working on asparagus farms the delivery of telecommuni- Port Otago June 23 in the Waikato must pay cation, and IT solutions and A 25-year maintenance dredg- $58,818.02 after being caught more than half of its fleet of ing and disposal consent for ATA chair: “We can’t twice by the Labour Inspec- 850 vehicles are made up of the Otago harbour channel stick our head in the torate failing to keep employ- Renault models. will allow Port Otago to cater ment records. for increasingly bigger ships. sand” BBS Horticulture Limited

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s transport opera- attack in election year by ment and it is expected that tion and the road trans- tors find it harder and tightening up on aspects of employers will do all they can port industry welcomes it. Aharder to recruit quali- immigration policy where it to train and employ Kiwis. However, it’s frustrating to fied drivers, it is natural that feels it might be vulnerable. Of course, this is fine in get what feels like another the road transport industry Such policy change has a theory but for industries delay, considering the looks to immigration to help direct impact on our industry. such as road transport, Auckland Transport Align- alleviate the problem. In April, immigration hospitality, horticulture ment Project has already Unfortunately, it doesn’t minister Michael Wood- and agriculture there aren’t traversed the issue. take much to read the house announced changes enough Kiwis in the right Auckland is suffering tea leaves and realise our to permanent immigra- place at the right time and because of traffic con- industry is on the wrong tion settings including the willing to do the work. gestion and it is having a side of the political debate introduction of two new Ever since truck drivers significant impact on freight when it comes to immigra- remuneration thresholds were removed from the Im- movements across the tion policy. for applicants applying for mediate Skills Shortage List whole country. Road pricing Political parties have residence under the Skilled in 2014 the Road Transport through congestion charg- become locked in a bat- Migrant Category. Forum has vigorously advo- ing is absolutely critical tle for the anti-immigration and, as long as the system vote. The name of the game devised is fair and equitable seems to be how far each of Ken Shirley was appointed Road Trans- across all road users, the them can go to attract voters port Forum chief executive in 2010. The forum fully supports it. nervous about the impact of forum was set up as a national body in Finally, don’t forget to high immigration numbers. 1997 to responsibly promote and advance register for the Election A party such as New Zea- the interests of the road transport industry 2017 Transport Summit. land First, which has a long and its member road transport operators. It will be a great op- anti-immigration history, can portunity to quiz our major go as far as it likes. Its tradi- Email [email protected] political parties on what their tional supporters have long plans are for the future of accepted such views. transport in New Zealand But with Labour and One threshold is to be cated for their reinstatement. and how they will work to- the Greens, both formerly set at a median income of It will continue to encourage gether to resolve key policy pro-immigration parties, $48,859 a year for jobs that political parties to reassess differences should they get jumping on the anti-im- are currently considered their policies on immigration into government. migrant bandwagon - in skilled. The other, which is and to understand the value A panel discussion featur- Labour’s case with a brand for those in jobs not cur- of migrant labour in indus- ing transport spokespeople new policy to slash 30,000 rently considered skilled but tries such as ours. from the parties will examine off current migrant num- are well paid, will be set at The moral of the story, the issues of resilience and bers - the whole debate has $73,299 a year or 1.5 times though, is that to rely on vulnerability, technology and fundamentally shifted. the median income. the whims of politicians innovation, and sustainability The challenge for Labour These changes come into is a largely unproductive in transport. and the Greens is to walk a effect on August 14. strategy. The driver shortage The summit is also a very fine line between what The Government has problem is something we chance for catching up they perceive as a rich pool also proposed changes to must largely solve ourselves. with your transport sec- of disgruntled voters wor- temporary migration settings On another subject, when tor colleagues, discussing ried about the impact of im- with the goal of more tightly it comes to the issue of road common issues and gaining migration on the availability managing the number and pricing, the forum just wants an understanding of the of housing and jobs and the settlement expectations of the Government and Auck- challenges faced by other pressure on infrastructure new migrants coming to land Council to get on with parts of the industry. while not offending the New Zealand on Essential it and institute a congestion It is on at Te Papa in sensitivities of their more Skills work visas. charge in Auckland. Wellington from 9.30am liberal supporters. The new policies are The recent decision to 3pm on August 22.Go to Feeling exposed on the designed explicitly to indicate to begin the process of www.transportsummit.org. issue, National has also a “New Zealanders first” investigating road pricing is nz for more information or begun to protect itself from approach from the Govern- a step in the right direc- to register.

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hen I started my Agency (NZTA) have teams and semi-autonomous heavy technologies. apprenticeship in dedicated to this to make goods and passenger vehi- One area – where Auck- W1962, Ford had sure we are not left behind. cles in New Zealand over the land’s mayor Phil Goff has just released the facelift Mk2 VIA, the Imported Motor next few years, as our legis- indicated he would like to Zephyr and the Bedford TJ Vehicle Industry Association, lation was written, whether see light rail used - is in my range had been released also has Kit Wilkerson rep- deliberately or by omission, humble opinion a prime can- within the previous two years. resenting New Zealand as an to permit the use of vehicles didate for semi-autonomous New Zealand roads were expert on the International without a driver. platooning modular PSVs. full of old trucks dating back Standards Organisation’s Imagine modular electric to World War II – the log- Technical Committee 204. What is it going to mean for buses on rubber tyres (not ging industry was built on The committee is working the transport industry? steel-on-steel) platooning war-time GMC 6x6s. to try to ensure all jurisdic- In the short term, we are along Dominion Rd, using If anyone had told us we tions worldwide use generic still going to be saddled with flash (15 second) charging at would eventually have vehi- mapping systems thereby shortages of drivers and each stop en route. cles talking to one another, supporting compatibility be- mechanics as all parts of our They would be able to we would have said they tween Europe, New Zealand, industry are affected by the increase or decrease mod- were away with the fairies. Australia, Japan, the United same problem of attraction, ules, according to passenger Fast-forward 55 years and States and others. recruitment and training. loading, with all intersections we are seeing increas- controlled to syn- ing numbers of cars chronise traffic signals Malcolm Yorston is the member and technical and HMVs equipped so that they would services manager for the Imported Motor Vehicle with AI (artificial be able to travel the Industry Association (VIA). VIA provides advice and intelligence) and ITS length of Dominion Rd support to a wide group involved in the importation (intelligent transport unimpeded. of used motor vehicles into New Zealand, including systems). They also wholesalers, dealers, shipping companies, compliance come with features What else is on the shops and vehicle exporters in Japan, Singapore and that include automatic horizon? the UK. [email protected] autonomous braking, We are likely to see lane departure warn- vehicles with greater ing, electronic stability ability to scan their control and vehicle-to-vehi- NZTA and the MOT realise This was highlighted at environment electronically cle and vehicle-to-infrastruc- that the technology is mov- the recent Motor Industry for other road users, a huge ture communication, etc. ing faster than government Training Organisation Sum- step forward for safety. In Europe, we see truck legislation is able to keep up mit when all sectors coming Already in Japan, some manufacturers operating with and that for the fore- under the MITO umbrella school children, pedestrians, convoys of trucks by pla- seeable future, governments reported the same problems joggers and cyclists carry a tooning: where the vehicles around the world (including attracting staff from the small transmitting device that follow the lead truck closely, New Zealand’s) are going to same pool of talent. is recognised by the AI tech- controlled by ITS/AI commu- have to play catch-up. In the medium term we nology on board travelling ve- nications between each vehi- I predict we are going to are likely to see an increase hicles with their systems able cle and the ITS infrastructure see major changes over the of autonomous goods vehi- to use all the crash-avoidance installed at the roadside. next few years in all motor cles operating on dedicated techniques in their AI toolbox. vehicles, with more au- routes and in the long term While we have achieved What will this mean for New tonomous functions being operating country-wide. great things in our freight Zealand and what are we incorporated in their design With public service vehi- and transport industries, the doing about it? by manufacturers. cles (PSVs) I believe there is biggest challenges, and in- The Ministry of Transport We will also see some opportunity right now to take deed opportunities, may still (MOT) and NZ Transport major trials of autonomous advantage of these emerging be yet to come. All the road transport and equipment Industry HOT NEWS every day as it happens on www.dieseltalk.co.nz Subscribe online for FREE thrice-weekly ‘Alerts’ direct to your email

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Holden’s Wildtrak competitor

olden is cashing in on Android Auto, and a revised is the more precise steer- refinement, the four-cylinder the tidal wave of buy- MyLink infotainment system ing feel through the wheel. turbodiesel engine is a bit Hers moving out of se- with standard navigation. That’s due to an all-new noisy when using grade brak- dans and SUVs to high-riding The dashboard includes electric power-steering sys- ing (engine braking downhill) utes that offer luxury features removable cup holders, the tem incorporating a quicker- and also when it blips the and creature comforts as well central colour touchscreen acting rack and almost a full throttle on downshifts. as the workhorse capabilities is easy to use and the revised turn less from lock to lock. It still has the same of one-tonne load-carrying front and rear passenger As well as the new bouncy ride when not laden, and 3500kg towing. seats are very comfortable. steering system, the MY17 characteristic of any pick- DIESELtalk has tauter handling but a up with a leaf sprung rear spent a week with more compliant ride quality suspension. The steering feel the top-of-the- because of revised shock ab- is much more positive and line Colorado Z71 sorbers and damper settings. car-like than the predecessor 4x4 double cab The drivetrain has had a model but, sadly, the Colo- pick-up dur- tickle up too. The six-speed rado’s brakes still feel a little ing which the automatic transmission spongy under the right foot. furthest it travelled was recalibrated for greater Safety technology such off-road was the refinement and it also as forward collision alert parking paddock provides downhill grade warning and lane departure at the Mystery Creek Events This competitor for the engine braking. warning are welcomed in Centre for the 2017 National Ranger Wildtrak also comes such an imposing vehicle. Agricultural Fieldays. standard with an integrated Driving impressions It’s also got seven airbags Holden New Zealand sports bar, deck liner, roll top The 147kW/500Nm and a reversing camera, is on a journey to reframe cargo cover, integrated step 2.8-litre turbocharged diesel trailer sway and descent customer perceptions of the in the rear bumper and roof engine, carried over from control, hill hold and elec- brand and the MY17 Colora- rails to complete the “urban the predecessor model, still tronic stability control. do utility is another weapon warrior” look. gets the Colorado up and The MY2017 Colorado has in its marketing arsenal. If that’s not enough, sprinting off the line and has come a long way from the The segment accounts for Holden has created one more than enough power Brazilian-designed bone- one in five new vehicle pur- of the biggest lines yet of for overtaking manoeuvres shaker that first arrived on the chases in New Zealand - or factory-backed and guaran- market in 2012? 21% of the new car market. teed dealer-fit accessories Thankfully, The buyer base has for its new light truck, much Holden’s engi- broadened from fleets and to the annoyance of the neers managed tradespeople to business ex- aftermarket suppliers. to immerse ecutives and private buyers The MY17 Colorado is themselves in who want a dual-purpose hugely more refined, more the programme vehicle that can tow a boat comfortable, more precise governed by GM as well as transport the fam- and much quieter than previ- Brazil and bring ily in comfort. ous models, thanks to one of much-needed The Colorado Z71 speaks the biggest mid-life produc- or motorway cruising. refinement and quality to to those buyers with its tion cycle enhancements in Despite Holden’s best ef- New Zealand’s third-most heated leather seats, dual the history of GM products. forts to make the Colorado popular selling ute behind control climate air-condi- The biggest and most drive more confidently on the Ranger and the Hilux. tioning, Apple CarPlay and noticeable dynamic change road with greater in-cabin Price: $66,990

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More traction for Renault's light-duty trucks

enault New Zealand is the all-wheel-drive system is Oberaigner is another $25,000 surprise. While the Master 4x4 dipping its toe into the intended for short-term use including GST and the factory is not a bush-bashing vehicle, Rlight-duty truck market on unpaved surfaces such as fitted dropside aluminium tray it will easily get its occupants (over 4500kg GVM) with an mud and grass and to provide is another $7975 including GST. and deck load into places that all-new 4x4 version of its rear- the traction required for “spe- So, by adding on-road a regular 4x2 would struggle wheel drive Master L4H1 cab/ cial driving situations”. charges of $1950 for regis- to reach. chassis. It is best suited to use on tration, fuel, 10,000km RUC We put the all-wheel-drive The first example of the building sites, road construc- and delivery to Auckland, the system to the test by finding a Oberaigner Automotive- tion and dirt roads or wherever Master 4x4 hits the road at a wet and muddy paddock in a supplied Renault Master cab/ additional traction is required retail price of $101,990. new South Auckland industrial chassis 4x4 off-road trans- that is beyond the capability of Renault New Zealand says estate development. porter arrived just in time the rear differential lock. it can also supply single cab/ Placing the gearstick into for the National Fieldays at The specifications and the chassis versions as well as neutral and pressing both Mystery Creek. ability of the new offering vehicles without the factory- the 4x4 button and the low Germany-based Oberaign- from Renault New Zealand will fitted tray to cater to local cus- range button sees the systems er is a Group Renault certified certainly catch the eye of fleet tomer specifications. engage in milliseconds. Dis- partner and is responsible for buyers from the local body engaging was equally quick adding the all-wheel-drive sector as well as the construc- Driving impressions and painless. system to rear-wheel drive tion and infrastructure sectors. At nearly seven metres long Climbing up through wet versions of the Master cab/ The Master 4x4 pictured and 2.5 metres wide, including grass and mud was child’s chassis but only those with employs a 4322mm wheel- the side-mounted rear-view play for the Oberaigner- six-speed manual transmis- base chassis, as well as a mirrors, the Master 4x4 feels equipped Master 4x4 during sions. double cab capable of seating like a truck when you leap into our photoshoot but you need Thanks to that certifica- up to seven people. It has a the driver’s seat but it is almost to go slowly and carefully tion for the installation of the 4.5 tonne GVM, a payload car-like to drive. because the turning circle four-wheel-drive system and capacity of more than two It’s got a nice short throw is reduced when all-wheel- low ratio transfer case, the tonnes and a towing capabil- manual gearshift, a light drive is selected. full Renault factory war- ity (braked) of three tonnes. clutch, responsive brakes and All the standard Renault ranty continues to apply to the Fully loaded, it has a fording a very torquey 2.3-litre twin electronic traction aids are Master 4x4. The vehicle retains depth of 300mm at a velocity turbocharged diesel engine also disabled for greater trac- its standard factory-fitted rear of no more than 10kmh. that pulls away strongly from a tion in these conditions. differential lock as well. The L4H1 double cab and standing start. The Master 4x4 adds Converting the Master chassis with the 6-speed The responsive steering another safe, efficient, and to 4x4 raises the chassis by manual transmission and and lithe handling on the capable light-duty truck to the 65mm for easier off-road use. 120kW twin turbodiesel engine road are pleasantly surpris- New Zealand market and will But Oberaigner says the has a GST inclusive price of ing for a vehicle of its size give the Japanese brands a run vehicle is not suitable for $69,990. and capability. for their money. heavy off-road use. Instead, The 4x4 option fitted by Its off-road traction is also a

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