Author: Nigel Moffiet
Nigel Moffiet joined TransportTalk as editor in 2017. He has a strong interest in the transport industry and brings nearly 10 years of journalism experience. Before taking the helm at TransportTalk, he was with Fairfax Media covering everything from local government, education, housing and the environment.
RAM Trucks is releasing the new 1500 Express Crew V8 Hemi for the Australian and New Zealand market. Sitting one step above the entry-level 1500 Express Quad, the Express Crew features more space, higher specification and an even sportier look. “We’ve assessed the market and feel the time …
Ford Motor has responded to news of Holden’s axing by saying it’s committed to the Australian and New Zealand market and will invest AU$500 million plus add more jobs in 2020. Ford Australia and New Zealand president and chief executive Kay Hart told ABC radio the company is currently …
Great Wall Motors has signed a deal with General Motors for its vehicle assembly and powertrain facilities in Rayong, Thailand. The agreement is subject to government and regulatory approvals and is expected to be completed by the end of 2020. Great Wall global strategy vice president Liu Xiangshang …
Australian automotive parts company Bapcor has posted net profit after tax of A$45.3 million, up 5.1% for its half-year result. Revenue was up 10.4% to A$702.5m and earnings before earnings before interest, tax depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) up 4.6% to A$79.4m. Bapcor chief executive and managing director Darryl …
Mitsubishi Motors is releasing two new Triton variants with the release of the GLX-R and GSR models. The GLX-Rs are now arriving in dealerships and GSR variants will be arriving from March 2020. The GSR provides a new look with a number of features such as 18-inch black …
The Mercedes-Benz X-Class is officially on the chopping block and will be removed from the market globally in May. “It has been decided that from the end of May 2020, we will no longer produce this relatively young model,” Mercedes-Benz said in a statement. “In our global product …
Mercedes-Benz is celebrating 25 years of the Sprinter and the major role it has played in commercial applications around the world. When it first launched in 1995, e-commerce was on the rise and the van proved ideal for the logistics challenges ahead. Over 1.3 million Sprinter sales had …
General Motors has announced a $2.2 billion investment for a dedicated electric vehicle assembly plant at Detroit-Hamtramck. The company says it will produce a variety of electric trucks and SUVs with the first electric pickup to go into production in late 2021. This will be followed by its …
EROAD sold 4123 units to transport and fleet customers during its third quarter period and says the Australian market remains a big challenge. It finished 2019 with a total of 113,219 contracted units and added 22,888 units over the 12 months. Its New Zealand market was up 16% …
Ten battery-electric eVito vans have been handed over to Amazon at its fulfilment centre in Munich, Germany. The long body vans are now in operation throughout the city with more deliveries planned as Amazon looks to expand its EV fleet. The vehicles are charged directly at the centre …
