NEWS
New Ford Escape PHEV here
Ford dealers throughout New Zealand are now getting the new Ford Escape, billed as Europe’s best-selling plug-in hybrid (PHEV) with upgraded towing capability (up to 2100kg). The Ford…
Geoff Dobson
E-CARS
Five Porsche NOW centres open in Canada
Porsche Cars Canada Ltd (PCL) has announced the opening of five Porsche NOW locations in Montreal, Ottawa, and Vancouver. The brand pop-ups will be the first of their…
EBIKES
Beam’s Wellington licence suspended
The Wellington City Council says it has suspended micromobility company Beam’s licence to operate in the capital city following allegations Beam has run a larger fleet of e-scooters…
E-CARS
BYD Seal 06 GT launched
The BYD Seal 06 GT has been unveiled at the Chengdu Motor Show in China. Its price has been put at 150,000 yuan (about NZ$33,820), BYD Auto New…
E-CARS
Polestar reports 82% global delivery growth in Q2 2024
Polestar says it delivered 13,150 cars globally in Q2 2024 (ended June 30) up 82% compared to Q1 2024. That’s taken global deliveries for the first six months…
E-CARS
Nissan Leaf at new price and Ariya NZ launch delay continues
Nissan New Zealand says it continues to withhold the launch of its Ariya EV here “due to the volatility” in the New Zealand EV market. “Further announcements will…
NEWS
Meridian reports $429m profit
Meridian Energy has reported an annual increase in net profit after tax from $95 million to $429m. It says it has lifted financial performance and laid foundations for…
NEWS
Vector has strong full year result
Vector Group has announced a strong full year result, it says is underlined by solid business performance and progress against several strategic initiatives. “The year’s financial result sees…
NEWS
Work starts on ‘one of NZ’s largest’ solar farms
Community and energy sector representatives including energy minister Simeon Brown attended a groundbreaking (sod turning) ceremony on August 27 to start a $300 million Kowhai Park solar project…
NEWS
GMC reckons the Sierra EV ute will be a US top seller
GMC aims to be the sales leader in the US electric truck market following the launch of the new Sierra EV pickup (ute). The new electrified Sierra joins…